With over 200 years of tradition and excellence, our client is a proud Japanese family-owned company and one of the most innovative brands in the global pet food industry. Their premium products set standards in quality, taste, and animal well-being. To accelerate their growth in North-Western part of Europe, they are looking for an ambitious and entrepreneurial Key Account Manager for the Netherlands who is ready to take on a critical role to expand our presence on the market and actively shape our success story.

Your mission

As experienced Key Account Manager you will play a pivotal role in our growing business in The Netherlands. Working in an exciting and dynamic business environment, you can expect autonomy to build and execute strategic growth agendas, aligned to the business priorities.

• Exploring new business opportunities, developing and executing customer business plans throughout the Dutch market
• Sell and negotiate, build strategic growth agendas with customers.
• Provide training and development for “external” Sales Representatives.
• Communicate with clients on a regular basis.
• Review, monitor and manage daily business, aligned to key business priorities.
• Increase standards of customer service.
• Set and meet sales targets for individual locations.
• Develop and align sales forecasts with customers.

Requirements

Your profile

Your profile: You are entrepreneurial, proactive, and passionate about sales. You combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution and enjoy building long-term partnerships.

• Experience in the Pet Food Industry of at least 5+ years is a must
• Proven experience in sales or key account management
• Based in the Netherlands, with a valid driver’s license
• Fluent in Dutch and English. Knowledge of French is a plus.
• Strong negotiation skills and a confident, persuasive presence.
• Strategic thinker with strong commercial awareness.
• Adaptable and responsive to a fast-growing company.
• High level of customer orientation and relationship-building ability.
• Structured, independent working style with willingness to travel across the Netherlands.
• Resilient and solution-oriented, even in challenging situations.
• Genuine passion for pets and their well-being.

Benefits

What we offer

• A high-impact role with real ownership and entrepreneurial freedom.
• Attractive compensation package, including a company car (also for private use).
• Long-term career perspective within a stable, internationally growing company.
• Professional onboarding and continuous development opportunities.
• A dynamic, motivated international team.
• A fast-growing premium brand with huge market potential.