As International Key Account Manager you will play a central role in the development of the foodservice business at LLBG. You will contribute in a proactive way to sustain and grow our business to achieve long-term success within the foodservice channels.
International, Haaltert (Belgium)
Sales & Customer Service
Permanent contract
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- Approaching the foodservice market with a strategic mindset focusing on core channels and building knowledge and strategies per market to grow in these channels. In your core channel, you will be the SPOC for the local key account manager and you will take the lead in collaboration initiatives (meetings, visits, reports, ..)
- Lead projects in which you collaborate with local key account managers, as well as with Frozen International Teams (Brand Marketing, Category Management, Sourcing, NPD) to develop best practices, product concepts and value-adding initiatives in the core channels.
- Responsible for a portfolio of strategic International key Accounts in foodservice. Expand strong relationships with all stakeholders (purchase/npd/chef/category manager) and act as single point of contact between their headquarter & LLBG.
- Work in close collaboration with the local key account managers-team to develop - cross border - business with key accounts to expand our international collaboration.
- Stimulate local key accounts to identify new growth opportunities with existing key accounts, by joining them and supporting them organizing product presentations & co-creation events.
- Acquire a thorough understanding of the International bakery- & on-the-go food market and translate the foodservice trends in key account solutions meeting their needs and requirements.
- Centralize, analyze and map key account data in a structured way (product portfolio, pricing, sales figures, customer info, market data & analyzes….)
- Prepare customized presentations.
- Economic/Sales background.
- Commercially oriented: can discuss and negotiate with customers and book results.
- Have Strategic and creative thinking power with a great customer understanding.
- Stimulating based on good cooperation applying a high degree of empathy working with people.
- Can work according to a Project methodology (LLBG organizes training).
- Work Independent, fast-learner, motivated and pro-active.
- International mindset & being a foodie.
- Fluently in English, other languages are a plus.
- Willing to travel +-30 % in Europe/Middle East.
- You will join an international family business with a strong long-term vision, where more than 5,000 enthusiastic colleagues work together, driven by five strong values.
- We invest in a happy work environment through various sports and team events.
- You can literally taste our passion every day through our fresh and innovative top-quality products.
- You will contribute to building a better world, as sustainability is high on our company’s agenda.
- You will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a highly dynamic environment. Our LLBG Academy supports you in becoming the best version of yourself.
- A competitive financial package, including one day of remote work, meal vouchers, hospitalization insurance, group insurance and 10 extra vacation days on top of the statutory leave.
- You will have the space to roll up your sleeves, take initiative, and truly make a difference.
La Lorraine Bakery Group (LLBG) is an international family-owned company headquartered in Belgium with more than 85 years of experience in the milling and bakery sector. More than 5,000 passionate employees produce and sell high-quality bakery products to consumers, retailers and foodservice professionals in over 35 countries every day. They do so with respect for people, product and planet, because at LLBG we want our company and our people to grow in a sustainable way.
"We are entrepreneurs, no-nonsense and with a great dedication."
Maarten - Sales Manager at LLBG
MaartenSales Manager at LLBG
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