Key Account Manager Off Trade Netherlands

ABOUT YOU: You live and breathe the Off Trade, with deep commercial knowledge and a genuine passion for the channel. You're analytical and strategic, skilled at building business plans, forecasting sales, and spotting opportunities in a fast-paced, multi-branded environment. You're driven by results, bringing energy and focus to everything you do. You build strong client relationships with a proactive, consumer-first mindset, always putting our brands and our consumers at the heart of what you do. You thrive in a collaborative setting, working closely with Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain to bring plans to life.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Commercial Performance

Customer Strategy & Planning: Develop, agree, and execute Joint Business Plans that deliver mutual growth for Bacardi and the customer. Understand customer strategy and identify how to leverage Bacardi's strategy to grow the mutual business. Prepare and implement account plans focused on promotion, pricing, and distribution. Optimize promotional plans through disciplined execution of the ROI strategy.

Relationship Management: Build and maintain long-term relationships with Key Accounts and head office level. Review brand performance with customers on a regular basis through Business Reviews and Selling Stories. Act as a category and shopper insights expert, serving as a trusted advisor to customers.

Collaboration & Ways of Working: Collaborate closely with Marketing, Finance, Cat. Development, RGM and Supply Chain to execute plans effectively. Analyse customer, market, and sales data to identify growth opportunities. Implement standardized commercial best practices and drive change, efficiency, and effectiveness across the business. Embed a customer-centric approach across all activities, keeping an external, market-facing focus. SKILLSBachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred. Minimum 3-5 years experience managing Key Accounts/Customers at national level within a leading FMCG company. Proven track record of consistently delivering commercial results, building and nurturing strong relationships that drive long-term business growth. Exceptional negotiation skills, with a strong ability to secure mutually beneficial agreements and maximize commercial outcomes. Advanced analytical skills, capable of interpreting data to identify trends, drive insights, and inform strategic decisions. Working knowledge of sales effectiveness tools, processes, and category management to drive growth and operational efficiency. Good financial acumen and P&L understanding. Hands-on, pragmatic, and autonomous, with strong self-organization and prioritization skills. Fluency in Dutch, proficient in English (both spoken and written).LEADERSHIP AGILITYAt Bacardi we care deeply about finding brilliant talent who can bring the following personal attributes to help elevate our 3Fs: Fearless, Family, Founder culture to the next level. Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of 'Belonging', where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become Self-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others. Mental Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you're presented with Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience

Disclaimer: Bacardi seeks talent from all backgrounds to bring diversity of thought, agility and capability to our organization across the globe. We promote a working environment where all employees are treated and rewarded fairly. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination that adversely affects individuals or groups on the basis of national origin, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, and any other legally protected aspect of a person's identity. U.S. applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Perks of Working for usAt Bacardi, we are committed to providing our Primos (employees) with a comprehensive Total Rewards package of compensation, benefits, incentives, allowances, well-being, and much more to meet the needs of themselves and their families. It goes beyond just Cash! The total rewards program is based on pay for performance, whereby the incentive programs are linked to company and individual performance. Compensation, Paid Time Off & Retirement: Competitive Pay Package Competitive Holiday/Paid Time Off, plus additional days offered ( i.e., volunteer day, allowing you to give back to the community) Retirement/Pension PlanHealth & Wellbeing Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance Employee Assistance Programs Best-in-class, family-friendly, and inclusive leave policies

Additional Benefits: The benefits /perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Bacardi, your work location, and are subject to change. Some benefits may be subject to an employee contribution. Some benefits may be fully or partially subsidized. Incentive plans are linked to the nature of your employment and can vary based on region, market, function or brand.

Location: Rotterdam

Type: Full time