About the Position
We have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Account Manager to make an impact at Kraft Heinz! This role is part of our Away From Home team and is based in our Amsterdam office. You will report directly to the Key Account Manager National Accounts.
As a Junior Account Manager, you'll spend around 60% of your time on the road, visiting customers and expanding our portfolio within National Accounts. You will independently manage a selection of accounts and support the team in executing annual plans and analyzing insights from the market. We're looking for a proactive, hands-on professional who is eager to grow quickly in sales.
In brief, you will be responsible for:
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
- Maintain strong customer relationships and drive sales growth.
- Initiate commercial partnerships with targeted customers and deliver outstanding sales fundamentals.
- Contribute to strategic thinking and market analysis.
- Act as the eyes and ears of the market, providing valuable insights.
- Translate plans into effective execution.
Qualifications
Hard Skills and Capabilities
- At least a completed bachelor's degree in a relevant domain or equivalent through experience.
- Minimum of 1 year demonstrated ability in a commercial role, preferably within the FMCG market.
- Experience within the Away From Home Channel is a pre.
- Affinity with Away From Home.
- Pro-active, can-do mentality, commercial mindset and customer obsessed.
- Proficiency in Dutch and English is required be successful in this position.
Professional Attributes
Ability to Simplify
- We like to keep it simple and to execute fast. Your logical reasoning skills will be highly appreciated, when providing simple solutions for complex challenges.
Commercial Sense
- You're always seeking for opportunities to expand your business and create more savings, while over delivering on your targets. You're not afraid to approach potential customers.
Result driven & team spirit
- We don't only focus on our own results, but always do what's best for the team and our company.
Curiosity, positivity & enthusiasm
- We value people who tackle their job with high energy and passion. People know you as the driver of the team; you rather are continuously on the road than at the office.
What we offer you
- An ambitious employer: we only want to the best for you.
- Independent responsibility for several (regional) accounts in different channels (e.g. hotels, leisure).
- A fast career track like only a few other companies can match.
- A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure (above market).
- A company car and a meal allowance.
- Always room for new insights: if you have an excellent idea, please let us know, and we can set it in action.
Location(s)
Amsterdam
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.
What the Team is Saying
What We Do
Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage.
With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every table we touch.
We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.
Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet.
We’re proud of where we’ve been – and even more thrilled about where we’re headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.
Why Work With Us
We believe that great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.
Operating in over 20 global markets, across 9 functions, no matter your career goals, we have a seat at the table for you.
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We also believe providing a more flexible and agile model is essential in today’s workplace. A majority of our office-based employees will be able to work remotely for up to two days each week.
