Account Manager (Spanish Speaking)

Company:

The company is an international business within the food and ingredients sector. Its commercial teams work closely with technical services and logistics to support customers and develop business across international markets. The organisation is seeking a Spanish-speaking Account Manager to strengthen existing customer relationships and identify new commercial opportunities.

Role:

As Account Manager, you will manage existing accounts and develop new business within your assigned markets. You will build relationships with customers, understand their requirements and identify opportunities to increase sales and establish new partnerships.

You will work closely with senior account managers, technical services and logistics colleagues to coordinate customer activity. Your responsibilities will include preparing presentations, negotiating sales contracts and monitoring market developments. You will communicate customer priorities internally and work with colleagues to deliver agreed commercial plans.

The position is office-based in the Netherlands and includes international travel for customer meetings, trade fairs and industry events. It suits a commercially minded professional who enjoys working with people, takes initiative and wants to develop within an international commercial environment.

Main Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with existing customers, supporting customer satisfaction and repeat business.

• Identify new business opportunities and establish partnerships within assigned markets.

• Understand customer requirements and communicate them clearly to relevant internal teams.

• Collaborate with logistics, technical services and senior commercial colleagues to coordinate plans and customer activity.

• Prepare and deliver presentations explaining the company’s products, services and commercial offering.

• Draft and negotiate sales contracts in line with company terms, including Incoterms and payment conditions.

• Monitor market trends and product developments, providing regular updates to relevant colleagues.

• Represent the business at customer meetings, trade fairs and international events.

• Participate in weekly sales and account management meetings to review priorities, opportunities and progress.

• Set annual personal goals with senior commercial colleagues and track progress against agreed objectives.

Key Requirements & Skills

• Spanish language skills at native level, with clear and confident communication.

• Current residence in the Netherlands and availability to work from the company’s office.

• Strong sales judgement and the ability to identify and develop commercial opportunities.

• The ability to build relationships with customers, colleagues and external partners.

• Confidence preparing and delivering presentations to clients and decision-makers.

• The ability to coordinate several internal and external stakeholders within an international environment.

• A collaborative approach and an interest in working with colleagues from different cultures and professional backgrounds.

• Willingness to travel internationally for customer meetings and industry events.

• A proactive and resilient approach, with the motivation to learn and develop in a fast-paced commercial setting.