Key Account Manager

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with passion and creativity, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There’s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 16,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with. Every day, your talent, your innovative spirit, and your determination will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

As a Key Account Manager, you will play a crucial role in driving innovation and creating products that reach consumers through supermarkets and foodservice channels.

We foster a culture that inspires and challenges our employees while capturing the hearts and souls of consumers and customers. We believe in the power of diversity and inclusivity, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can grow.

You will be based in our site in Naarden and report directly to the Commercial Director Benelux.

In This Exciting Role You Will

• Achieve both top and bottom-line targets, growing our business in a profitable way with both existing and new accounts.
• Use a consultative selling approach and demonstrate an excellent understanding of our customers' needs. Go beyond the obvious to deliver an outstanding customer experience to increase growth.
• Use strategic thinking and practical, hands-on initiative to find and win new customers and business opportunities.
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams: Work with our technical Flavour Creation & Application and marketing teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Personal and professional development: Embrace an inspiring environment where creativity, commercial insights and technology intersect.

Your Professional Profile Includes

• Clear track-record of driving commercial success in B2B food industry
• At least 7 years commercial experience (Preferably in flavors and specialized food ingredients)
• Strategic and commercial insight: Show an excellent grasp of the Benelux food market and use this knowledge to create business opportunities.
• Acquisition-focused approach. Enthusiastic to achieve results and identifying new leads and converting opportunities into key wins.
• Excellent social competencies: Expert in communicating and negotiating with multiple partners on all levels.
• Experienced in managing complexity: combines attention to detail with a practical, hands-on approach to solving challenges.
• Language proficiency: Business Fluent in English, with knowledge of the Dutch language considered an advantage.

What We Offer

• Annual Bonus: We recognize and reward your hard work and contributions with an annual bonus.
• Home Office 1/week: Work-life balance is important; you can work from home up to one day a week.
• This is a full-time position - 5 days per week (Monday-Friday)
• Lease Car: We support your daily commute, making it easier for you to reach us.
• Health Insurance Contribution: Your health matters to us; we provide a substantial contribution to your health insurance.
• Generous Holidays Package: Enjoy a well-deserved break with our generous holiday offerings, allowing you to recharge and spend quality time with loved ones.
• Vibrant Collaborative Culture: We celebrate diversity and teamwork, creating a dynamic space where every idea matters.
• Join a Flavor Pioneer: Be part of one of the world's leading flavor houses, where your creativity helps shape the tastes of tomorrow and delight consumers globally.

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.

You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.

Every essence of you enriches our world.

Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners.

Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.