Key Account Manager

Job ID: 2355 Alternate Locations: Belgium-East Flanders-Ghent; Belgium-East Flanders-Sint-Niklaas; Belgium-Flanders-Antwerp; Netherlands-North Brabant-Breda; Netherlands-North Brabant-Goirle; Netherlands-North Brabant-Tilburg Newell Brands is a leading $8.3B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid® and Sharpie®, and 25,000 talented employees around the world. Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell. They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership & Leadership. Your Role & Team in a Nutshell As a Key Account Manager , you will be responsible for implementing account-specific business plans to achieve profitability and sales targets. You will manage assigned accounts, providing key execution and full support for selling our writing products. You will be part of the BeNeLux sales team, working with renowned brands like DYMO®, NUK®, SPONTEX®, Parker®, Waterman®, rOtring®, Paper Mate®, Sharpie®, and ELMER’s®. Your role will be instrumental in expanding Newell Brands in the Netherlands and Belgium, and you will play a critical part in launching SPONTEX, a leading brand of Home Care Solutions in France, in these territories. Your Key Tasks as a Key Account Manager Achieve sales targets according to defined objectives. Leverage strategies aligned with overall customer strategies. Lead the annual operating plan to grow joint businesses with a strong partnership with customers. Develop account schedules and deliverables in collaboration with customers. Conduct regular reviews of business performance and promotion strategies. Manage and enforce invoice-to-net programming for major accounts. Forecast and anticipate the seasonality of your customer portfolio. Drive the annual promotional calendar and digital activation with customers. Deliver results while maintaining the highest level of integrity. Foster an environment that generates breakthrough ideas and promotes collaboration in line with Newell Brands’ values. Activate category management with trade partners. Drive innovative win-win customer and channel strategies using insights into customer, market, and competitor dynamics. Execute pricing and trade fund strategies to drive profitable growth. Manage and leverage trade funds to create value for both customers and the company by consistently measuring and enforcing trade terms, identifying opportunities for improvement. What You’ll Need Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience in sales and key account management. Fluent in Dutch and English; French is a plus. Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Demonstrated best-in-class experience in sales negotiation and mass/FDM in-store execution. Proven experience in FMCG within an international company. Your Advantage: Advanced mindset in tackling challenges. Strong presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to engage with all levels internally and externally to drive collaboration and build relationships. Familiarity with a multinational environment and its complexities. High-energy, self-starter, and collaborative team player. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. What We Can Offer You Newell Brands is a global company with numerous opportunities for professional and personal development. You will work with some of the world’s best-known brands and alongside highly motivated and competent colleagues. You can count on their support to achieve your goals. Are You Interested? If so, please apply by uploading your resume and adding your salary expectations via our online application tool by clicking the application link on this site.