Regional Key Account Manager

Das ist der Job

At Link Snacks , we show up hungry, roll up our sleeves, plaid or otherwise, and dive straight into thehard work.

Darum lohnt es sich

Dominating this space across the world takes a team.A team that runs together, succeeds together, and celebrates together.A teamthat’sfull of relentless energy and spirit that can only be fueled by one thing: a fist full of our delicious meat snacks.

Butwe’renot just about snacks;we’redriven by our core values:We team up, we tell it like it is, we own our game and shoot for the moon! Our spacious and modern HQislocatedinthe vibrantAmsterdam, and includes a highly international team, with more than 25 different nationalities.

Our EMEA team is committed to continuing its impressive EMEA expansion, one bite at a time, and becoming the regional leader in branded protein snacks. Plan and execute promotional activities and sales campaigns in coordination with the marketing team.

Excellent language and communication skills in both German and English Additional Information Ourbenefits At Link Snacks,you’llfind a competitive compensation and benefits package that supports performance, flexibility, and employee well-being!

Apermanent employment contract withcompetitive salaryandanexcellentbonusscheme(above market) In addition to public holidays, you willbenefitfrom30days of paid annual leave to rest, recharge, andmaintaina healthy work–life balance.

CompanyPensionScheme BicycleLeasing Program You will be part of a vibrant,dynamicand international team!Throughout the year, we organize a variety of team activities and initiatives designed to strengthen collaboration, encourage knowledge sharing, and fostera strong senseof belonging. Wedon’thide from challenges; we hunt them down.

We push harder, move faster, and take the kinds of big swings that built this business in the North Woods of Wisconsin four decades ago. We’reeveryday people who deliver extraordinary results. Innovation, creativity, and urgencyaren’tbuzzwords,they’reexpectations. And just like the real protein snacks we make across our global house of brands.

What you see is exactly what you get: humble, gritty, passionate people who show up every day ready to not just participate in the meat snack industry that the Link Family created, but to move faster, innovate harder and keep raising the bar. Values we bring to life.

Job Description Make a difference by becoming part of the No. 1 protein snack manufacturer worldwideasKey Account Manager at Link Snacks . This position has a hybrid working model, and our office is in Dusseldorf, you will be reporting to the Group KAM EDEKA.

In this position, you will define and follow up on business opportunities and approaches to build profitable sales growth (value, profit, and volume) and market share by developing strategy, tactics, sales plans, and profit targets for the German market.

Your responsibilities will include: Successfully launch product lines focusing on Edeka, both nationally and regionally, for the BiFi and Jack Link’s brands. Develop and maintain strong relationships within the Edeka retail channel acting as the primary point of contact.

Close collaboration with Field Force to implement the sales strategy and execution at POS Work in close collaboration with Operations, Finance, Trade-Marketing, Logistic, Category Management and Customer Service to ensure financial and commercial targets achievement Contribute to business plans using a category approach to achieve goals and to drive growth Identify and pursue new business opportunities within existing and potential accounts Lead regional negotiations on pricing and terms to ensure profitable outcomes and support the Group Account Manager in the national negotiations.

Conduct market research and analysis to stay updated on industry trends and competitor activities. Monitor and report on sales performance, providing regular updates to senior management. Address and resolve any customer issues or complaints promptly to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.

Provide accurate and timely sales forecasts to senior management Manage Budget responsibility and customer claims within LSI guidelines. Embrace the Jack Link’s culture, incorporating its values into everyday work life, acting as a culture ambassador and brand steward.

Qualifications EU Citizenship and/or valid work permit isrequired.Please note that relocationassistanceis not available for this position. All applications must besubmittedin English, as it is the company’s corporate language.

Nice to have: Education, Bachelor's Degree and/or Masters Degree in Business Administration, Sales or similar field At least 4years of work experience in KAM, Sales or Category Management within FMCG; Retail or similar industry Experience in impulse category would be valuable Highly entrepreneurial, independent and self-motivated.

Negotiation Skills:Achieves mutually beneficial agreements through effective communication, influence, problem-solving, and relationship management.

Customer & Relationship Management: Network capabilities and able tomaintainstrong relationships with customers and colleagues by demonstrating empathy, effective communication, collaboration, and negotiation skills to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.

Business Acuem & Decision Making:Applies business knowledge and sound judgment to analyze situations, evaluate risks and opportunities, and make informed decisions that support organizational objectives.

Execution & Results Orientation: Takes initiative, acts decisively, and demonstrates resilience in overcoming challenges to consistently achieve goals and deliver high-quality results.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Link Snacks rovides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr