Account Manager

A financially healthy family business that has been dedicated to supplying food businesses, ranging from gastronomic restaurants to hotel chains, food companies... The range of fresh products is endless, innovative, andalways up-to-date. The quality and service are guaranteed by a committed team of dedicated employees.

This supplier has its permanent base in Antwerp, from which numerous transports are organized daily. Due to the ongoing growth, we are looking for an account manager for the Wallonia & Brussels Region to strengthen the sales team.

In this role, you will often be on the road visiting customers. You will manage your customer portfolio in the region and regularly visit existing clients to showcase new products or provide additional explanations on the ordering system. You will go on prospection to new restaurants and hotels. This job, therefore, offers the perfect combination of farming and hunting.

Your tasks include:

Sales & Visibility

• detect and prospect commercial opportunities in Wallonia and Brussels
• visit new and existing customers regularly
• negotiate and renew contracts
• participate in fairs and events

Relationship Management

• follow-up on the existing customer portfolio with an eye for a sustainable collaboration
• be a point of contact for questions, problems or complaints in the region
• adjust/develop the product with the customer based on their demand

Administrative

• follow up on administration
• support the ordering department, especially for first orders from new customers and tailormade orders
• communicate internally with sales, production, and logistics

We are looking for the following profile:

• someone with a background in or strong affinity for the hospitality/food industry
• you possess practical insights so that you can brainstorm with the customer. You are an enthusiastic and independent person with a sense of responsibility
• you speak French perfectly in order to communicate easily with customers in the region, knowing Dutch is especially useful for internal communication
• you quickly master new computer programs and have a good knowledge of Excel
• you are a social person who enjoys being on the road and making customers feel appreciated
• previous experience in a similar role or sales is not necessary, with your enthusiasm and work attitude you make the difference!

Are you ready for a challenging job with a lot of customer contact? Do you still want to work in the food sector, but with more work-life balance? Then we have the perfect package for you!
You will receive a nice salary that matches your profile and experience, thanks to a commission system on top of your fixed salary. You will see the results of your performance in your own portfolio and enjoy extra-legal benefits, including meal vouchers, a company car with a fuel card, a laptop, mobile phone subscription... You will have a good balance between work and private life, be able to determine your own schedule, and have the possibility to work from home. A thorough on-site training will be provided. If you are enthusiastic, do not hesitate and apply today!