# Key Account Manager Benelux (m/f/d)

> Avomind · Amsterdam, Netherlands (Hybrid) · — · Posted 2026-06-22

**Workplace:** hybrid

**Department:** Internal - Management

## Description

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 the North-Western part of Europe, they are looking for an ambitious and entrepreneurial Key Account Manager for the Benelux region who is ready to take on a critical role to expand their presence in the market and actively shape their success story.

### Your mission

As an experienced Key Account Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the growing business in the Benelux region. Working in an exciting and dynamic business environment, you can expect a high degree of autonomy to build and execute strategic growth agendas, aligned to the business priorities. You will report directly to the Country Manager Benelux.

-   Explore new business opportunities and develop and execute customer business plans throughout the Benelux market with a focus on the FMCG channel.
-   Build long-term strategic business relationships with existing and new customers.
-   Develop and align sales plans and forecasts with customers.
-   Review, monitor, and manage daily business in line with key business priorities.
-   Increase standards with regard to customer service and logistic performance.
-   Play an active role in developing the sales and marketing plans for the Benelux region

## Requirements

### Your profile

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

-   Commercial experience in the FMCG channel of at least 5 years is required.
-   Proven experience in sales or key account management.
-   Based in the Benelux, preferably 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 Benelux region.
-   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.

## Apply

[Apply at Avomind](https://apply.workable.com/avomind/j/227D72CA47/apply)

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