Key Account Manager Retail Hoofddorp • Ceres Recruitment

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Do you have experience in the retail market - especially garden centers, DIY chains, and supermarkets? Would you like to contribute to a more sustainable world while working in a dynamic, international environment? If so, read on!

Convincing retailers to adopt a unique green supply chain solution

As Key Account Manager Retail, you will:

• Develop and grow new and existing customer relationships within the European retail market - focusing on garden centers, DIY stores, supermarkets, and their horticultural suppliers.
• Build and maintain a strong network of traders, retailers, and key decision-makers at head office level, including purchasing, logistics, and supply chain management teams.
• Analyze logistics flows and actively propose tailored CC solutions to improve efficiency and sustainability.
• Prepare and coordinate proposals, lead contract negotiations, manage agreements, ensure smooth internal communication, and oversee implementation.
• Contribute to marketing activities such as market research, presentations, trade shows, and seminars, while providing internal reporting.
• Work closely with the Sales Manager, support local sales teams, participate in cross-functional project groups, and liaise with departments such as pool management and operations.

Influencing decision-makers at head office level across Europe to drive commercial success

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in logistics, business, commerce, or a related field.
• Solid commercial and/or logistics experience in the European retail sector, especially with garden centers, DIY chains, discounters, and supermarkets.
• Affinity with pool management, transport, or logistics is a strong advantage.
• Comfortable navigating and adapting to different cultures in a diverse international context.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages, especially German, are a plus.
• Willingness to travel frequently across Europe.

Competencies:

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a results-driven, hunter mentality.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on, decisive approach and creative problem-solving skills.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Team-oriented with excellent analytical capabilities.  

Join a team of 75 professionals across Europe supporting the logistics of over 80,000 end users in more than 40 countries. At CC, collaboration and commitment are key - alongside the flexibility to shift between strategic thinking and operational action. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute ideas, influence decisions, and work in a socially responsible company with excellent employment conditions.

Application

Container Centralen has entrusted CeresRecruitment with the recruitment and selection for this position.   For more about the company, visit container-centralen or watch the video below. A personality assessment will be part of the selection process.