Description
At Lamb Weston, we're passionate about potatoes and the people who turn them into unforgettable moments for customers across the world.
We're looking for a Sales Manager Foodservices Netherlands & Belgium (BENE) to join our commercial team and take a leading role in driving growth and partnership excellence across key regional and national customers.
Responsibilities
- Market insights: Analyze performance, trends, and customer data to identify opportunities for growth and continuous improvement.
- Lead growth: Drive sales and profitability within a portfolio of high-value customers, developing long-term strategies that align with Lamb Weston's business objectives.
- Management of 2 National account Managers and 1 International Account Manager.
- Strategic partnerships: Build and nurture senior-level relationships with customers, acting as a consultative partner who identifies opportunities and delivers innovative, tailored solutions.
- Commercial leadership: Lead negotiations, manage contracts and pricing, oversee forecasts, and ensure commercial discipline and accuracy.
- Cross-functional collaboration: Partner with marketing, category, and supply chain teams to ensure flawless execution of promotions, product launches, and joint business plans.
- Mentorship & influence: Support and coach account managers and coordinators, contributing to the team's development and commercial excellence.
- Brand representation: Represent Lamb Weston at key industry events, customer meetings, and trade shows , acting as a true ambassador of our brand and values.
Requirements
- A Bachelor's or Master's degree (or equivalent experience).
- 7+ years of experience in account management, sales, or business development, within FMCG or food.
- Proven success in managing complex customer relationships and delivering sustained commercial results.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and influencing skills with senior stakeholders.
- Strategic and analytical mindset with the ability to translate insights into actionable growth plans.
- High energy, resilience, and a collaborative, results-oriented attitude.
- Fluency in English and the local language (written and spoken).
- Experience in managing a team.
What We Offer
- A senior commercial role with visibility and impact in a global organization.
- The opportunity to lead strategic customer partnerships across the EMEA region.
- A premium, innovative product portfolio backed by a trusted global brand.
- An open, collaborative culture that values initiative and new ideas.
- Competitive compensation, bonus opportunities, and benefits package.