Junior Account Manager | French

Rotterdam, reference 2026-00847

Job description

Are you a commercially driven professional with a "hunter" mindset and a deep understanding of the French market? We are looking for a Junior International Account Manager to join a thriving, global FMCG organization based in Rotterdam. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in expanding our footprint across the French retail and food service sectors, balancing the management of key strategic accounts with the excitement of identifying new business opportunities.
Responsibilities:

• Strategic Growth: You will partner with a Senior International Account Manager to oversee high-profile accounts, gradually taking full ownership of key relationships to drive turnover and profitability.
• Market Expansion: Proactively seek out new business prospects within the French retail and FSI channels, turning leads into long-term partnerships.
• Business Planning: Develop and execute robust business plans, monitoring sales performance and margins to ensure consistent growth.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Supply Chain, Finance, and Technical teams to ensure seamless execution and product distribution.
• Market Intelligence: Stay ahead of the curve by providing sharp market insights and competitive analysis to optimize our pricing and distribution strategies.

Fulltime position with salary range € 50- € 55 k gross per year, depending on experience.

Requirements

What You Bring

• Educational Background: A Master’s degree in Business or a related field.
• Industry Expertise: At least 3 to 5 years of experience in FMCG, specifically within Retail, B2B, or Food Service channels.
• Linguistic Skills: At least C1 level mastery of both French and English. Knowledge of Dutch is a significant advantage.
• Commercial Drive: A proven track record in account management and business development. You are solution-oriented, analytical, and possess a natural "commercial instinct."
• Flexibility: You thrive in a dynamic, ever-changing environment and are happy to travel internationally when the business requires it.
• Technical Savvy: Proficiency in MS Office is a must; experience with SAP is preferred.
• Essentials: A valid driver’s license is required for this role.

Please note that, in order to be considered for this role, candidates must be already based in the Rotterdam area and hold a valid work permit, as the client is unable to provide sponsorship

Work location

Rotterdam

Company description

Our client is an international company specialized in FMCG foods, with an office based in Rotterdam

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Recruiter contact

Rebecka Pojkas, Eindhoven
rebecka.pojkas@undutchables.nl
+31638614194