Job Description About the Position

We have an opportunity available for an ambitious Sales Lead to lead Kraft Heinz's retail account Ahold! The role is part of the Benelux team and involves a strategic, long-term focus. You’ll report directly to our Sales Director Retail and will be responsible for taking the relationship with our key customer to the next level.

In brief, you will be taking ownership of:

Elevating the customer relationship by applying a forward-thinking, long-term strategy

Collaborating closely with internal teams, including Category and Marketing

Utilizing data insights from category analysts to translate complex information into clear, actionable steps

Ensuring a people-first approach while simplifying processes

Acting as a key knowledge and sparring partner, understanding the customer’s needs and challenges, and proactively delivering innovative solutions that drive mutual success

Managing and developing Key Account Managers while fostering collaboration across all teams

Qualifications

Minimum a completed relevant Bachelor's degree

7+ years of meaningful work experience in a commercial environment

Experience with sales in a Retail/FMCG environment

Proficiency in both Dutch and English is a requirement. Candidates without Dutch language skills will not be considered.

Experience or clear affinity with people management

Professional Attributes

Analytical

We’re a very data driven company. Knowing how to translate sophisticated data into a simple solution is essential.

Commercial Sense

Always seeking for opportunities to expand your business and build more savings, while over delivering your targets.

Empathy

Listen more and talk less. Truly understand your customer. With that mentality, build commercial chances to optimize the customer experience.

Resilience

Able to bounce back after a disappointment or set back, big or small. Always continue to move onward & upward.

Ability to Simplify

We like to keep it simple. And to execute fast. Strong simplification skills will be highly appreciated, when providing simple solutions taking care of sophisticated challenges.

What we offer you

An ambitious employer; we only want the best for you.

A fast career track like only few other companies can match.

A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure (above market); at Kraft Heinz we strongly believe and live by ownership and meritocracy.

A hybrid working model; because we believe the future of work is based on a building modern, adaptable, and agile workplace culture. 3 days from our office in Amsterdam and 2 days from home with additional 20 days per year to work from anywhere you want.

Additional benefits such as Commuting Allowance, Hybrid Work Allowance & Reimbursements, Bicycle & Gym Discount Plan, Employee Assistance Program, and Supplemental Health Insurance.

A wide range of discounts with Kraft Heinz’ partnerships on fashion, electronics, travels and many more.

Last but not least: There is always room for new insights. If you have an idea, please let us know, and we can set it in action.

Our Hiring Process

After the application and CV screening, you are invited to complete our Cognitive Assessment and will have an introductory call with the Talent Acquisition Team. If positive, you will interview with

1. Sales Director Retail Benelux and HR Business Partner

2. Cross-functional Interviewer and Head of People & Performance Benelux

3. Managing Director Benelux

All positive? Job offer!

Location(s)

Amsterdam

 

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.