Key Account Manager Original Wagner Pizza GmbH & European Pizza Group (EPG),  this is your challenge

European Pizza Group is a Joint Venture between the biggest Food company worldwide, Nestlé, and Equity Fund PAI partners. The Joint Venture was created with the objective to provide the best environment to develop the frozen Pizza business, creating a fully focused, standalone, agile and resource backed player to succeed in this competitive arena. EPG is present in Germany, Benelux and Austria with the brand Original Wagner and in Italy, Spain, Portugal and France with the brand Buitoni.

To reinforce our organization in the Netherlands we are looking for a passionate experienced Key Account Manager willing to leverage her/his skills and experience in a highly dynamic, transformative and result-focused start-up atmosphere.  

Contribute to the future of pizza in Europe and join our team!

In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining commercial contacts with retailers at head office level. You will take on the challenge of taking the Original Wagner brand to an even higher level. Through analysis and excellent advice, you will ensure excellent execution and build lasting relationships with customers. Your negotiating experience and perseverance enable you to convince customers of our long-term strategy and focus on achieving short-term results. Within the team, you think proactively about the development of categories and clients, allowing us to work together on continuous improvement.

Our Sales Team in Benelux works closely with the Marketing & Category teams in defining account strategies and successfully executing plans.

As Key Account Manager Original Wagner Pizza GmbH & European Pizza Group you will have the following responsibilities:

• Preparing and actively implementing an annual commercial plan for your customers, aligned with category objectives;
• Ensuring optimal distribution, visibility and availability of the Wagner/EPG portfolio to your customers;
• Negotiating prices and conditions for the relevant categories, aiming to create a win-win situation;
• Developing an effective promotion plan and action phasing in cooperation with customers, aimed at mutual growth;
• Accurately forecasting sales trends at your customers and adjusting where necessary, with responsibility for the sales budget and reporting within the EPG organization;
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders such as the International Key Account team, Marketing, Category Management and Sales Support to jointly achieve growth.

As Key Account Manager Original Wagner Pizza GmbH & European Pizza Group, you will report to the Head of Sales Benelux Frozen Pizza.

This is what you will bring to the Key Account Manager EPG Wagner vacancy:

• At least 5 years of commercial retail work experience, of which at least 2 years in Key Account management, preferably on head office level;
• independent and be able to manage customers from A to Z;
• Sociable/communicative; able to build good customer relationships;
• Comfortable working remotely while executing day to day operations;
• Hands on mentality, creative, proactive, entrepreneurial and a team player;
• Excellent command of the Dutch and English languages.

The vacancy offers more than just a challenge:

• A full-time position (39 hours per week);
• competitive salary based on knowledge and experience;
• Excellent working conditions, including a 13th month, 25 holidays, 6 ATV days and a company car;
• Hybrid working, including an allowance to create an ergonomic home office. 
• Stay in shape with our corporate fitness program through Bedrijfsfitness and Urban Sports Club. 
• Various career development opportunities, both in the Netherlands and internationally. 
• Free baby food for an entire year after your little one is born up to €500 per year, per child. 
• Green mobility options: e‑bike leasing or tax benefits when purchasing your own.
• And of course you can bring your dog to the office!

Respect is at the heart of Nestlé's culture. We value diversity as an essential part of our culture. Embracing people's differences is what drives our product development and workplace dynamics. It is important that everyone feels accepted, comfortable and safe at Nestlé. Regardless their gender, religion, cultural background, age, disability, or who they love. We strongly believe that diversity fuels creativity, innovation, and moves our organization forward. That's why we're actively fostering a culture and leadership that offers equal opportunities for all. 

Questions?

Our recruiters are ready to answer your questions. Send your question to careers@nl.nestle.com and you will receive an answer within 3 days.

Applying for the (Senior) Key Account Manager vacancy?

You can! If your profile matches the job description, we would like to receive your CV and cover letter.

We use an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tool to schedule interviews with our candidates. So keep an eye on your email for the interview invitation! When registering your application, you will be asked if we may send you whatsapp messages; if you answer 'yes' to this, you will receive communication via whatsapp in addition to messages via email. Communication through our AI tool is in English, but our recruiters speak both English and Dutch. 

Interim CV’s will not be processed.