Vacature omschrijving
We zoeken een Franstalige Key Accountmanager, verantwoordelijk voor klantbeheer, acquisitie en relatieopbouw in Franstalige markten.
Organisation
Stoffels International is a leading supplier within the European pet supplies and aquatic products market, specialising in aquarium plants, feed insects and related accessories, among others. With operations in several countries, the company serves both independent pet shops and large retail chains. Its strength lies in a unique combination of biological expertise, logistic efficiency and customer focus. The organisation is part of an international network and continues to actively grow in new markets.
For this vacancy, we are working with Stoffels International on an exclusive basis. This means that we are solely responsible for the recruitment and selection of suitable candidates. Reactions and applications are exclusively handled through us.
Job Description
In this role, you will be responsible for managing and growing existing customer relationships and developing new business opportunities in French-speaking markets. The focus is on serving both retail chains and independent shops.
- Manage and build customer relationships in French-speaking markets, analyse market developments, identify commercial opportunities and translate these into concrete actions and strategies.
- Make annual price agreements with both large chains and individual shops.
- Maintain frequent contact (by telephone and e-mail) with both stores that are part of large chains and individual stores with the aim of generating orders.
- Collaborating with internal teams (sales support, logistics, marketing, product development) to meet customer needs.
- Regular travel within Europe for customer visits and trade fairs.
Job Requirements
For this position, we are looking for someone who is fluent in spoken and written French and who also has several years of experience in B2B sales. Preferably, you have an above-average affinity with the pet industry, the aquatic sector and/or garden and horticulture retail. You are happy to travel within Europe for several weeks each year.
- Fluent in French (spoken and written) and professional command of Dutch and/or English for internal communication.
- 3–5 years of B2B experience with both retail chains and independent shops, including price agreements (preferably in the pet industry, aquatic sector or garden/horticulture retail).
- Self-starter, proactive, results-oriented.
- Strong analytical skills and able to make data-driven commercial decisions, as well as a good knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel), Power BI and ERP systems.
Salary and Benefits
- Challenging, independent position in an internationally growing company with room for entrepreneurship, own initiative and personal development.
- Market-based salary and 25 holidays on a full-time basis.
- Part of an enthusiastic team with a passion for animals and nature.
- Room to grow and contribute to an organisation with ambition.
- Opportunity to work hybrid or remote.
Ref.nr.:2209167031-UZP-NL-FPC-220108 - RT195106073