Account Manager Industrial markets
(France – Africa)
Royal Avebe
For more than 100 years, we have been working hard to unlock the full potential of the potato. We are one team, one Royal Avebe. We work in a way we call Play to Win at Avebe. Play to Win is based on three core values: collaboration, taking responsibility, and development. You can see these values throughout our entire chain. This chain begins with our member farmers in the fields. After that, we process the starch potatoes in our factories. From these potatoes, we extract potato starch and potato protein. These form the basis for innovative products developed by our colleagues at the Innovation Center.
We sell these products worldwide, and through our customers they find their way onto your plate, into your home, and into your animals’ feed. Once you know this, you start seeing the starch potato everywhere. In doing so, we contribute to the global plant-based transition by offering high-quality products in the form of starch, protein, and fibers. Oh, and did you know that we also develop our own potato varieties at our subsidiary Averis?
Role & location
As a member of the Commerce organization this role is focused on the development of customer relationship and sales of Avebe’s portfolio innovative product solutions to the targeted or identified industrial segment. This role acts as the key interface between external customers and Avebe. As such the Account Manager is responsible for accurately communicating the needs and requirements of our customers with regard to existing products and innovation projects to appropriate internal departments for action. You will be part of the commercial development in the France - Africa region. Therefore you will serve as the key connection between customers and our internal expert in R&D, Marketing, Innovations and Supply Chain.
Job description
The account manager is responsible for managing current business in the industrial markets and business development at existing or new accounts. He/she provides solutions for the accounts and can develop direct sales and a trusted network. Secures the sales plan realization and implementation through acquiring and retaining new / potential / existing accounts, building and strengthening customer relations.
The role is home-based, requiring 40-60% of travelling to be able to interact with key customers contacts, to enable business growth sales and to be able to align with internal stakeholders. In this role you will report to the Sales Manager Industrial EMEA.
Responsibilties
Training & experience
Competences
What do we offer?
In Avebe, we continuously search for employees who recognize themselves in the ambitions and core values of the company and want to contribute with passion and energy to the realization of our objectives!
Avebe offers:
More information?
For further information please contact Jarik Werkman, HR - Recruitment Specialist, +31629595466. Are you the one we are looking for? You can apply by clicking on 'Apply now' You will find the vacancy on careers.avebe.com. An assessment or social media check can be part of the procedure.
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