Account Manager Alternative Proteins

☞ Griffith Foods

View: 130

Update day: 16-11-2025

Location: Herentals Antwerp

Category: Sales

Industry: Food Beverage Manufacturing

Position: Entry level

Job type: Contract

Loading ...

Job content

We blend care and creativity to nourish the world.

Griffith Foods is global product development partner, we specialize in high-quality food ingredients. We serve global food companies and regional food companies worldwide.

As a family business, we’ve valued people above all else for 100 years. Griffith is renowned for true, collaborative innovation. Our people care. We’re committed to helping our customers create better products - and a better, more sustainable world. Learn more about Griffith Foods on www.griffithfoods.com

The Purpose Of The Role

Griffith Foods is looking for a Key Account Managerwith an entrepreneurial spirit to develop new and existing customer relationships at several accounts/prospects in the Alternative Protein sector in Northern Europe [producers of plant-based proteins and future protein sources]. In this role you will be selling Griffith Foods seasonings, sauces & coating systems with existing and new customers to achieve volume and margin in line with the defined strategy and budgets.

Responsibilities

You will Manage and develop the relationship with Key customer and Key prospects; this includes:
  • Create new alternative protein products together with the customer; strong focus on Health, Taste and Sustainability
  • Work together with sales, product development and marketing to execute the strategy for our Market Segment Alternative Protein customers.
  • Organize inspiration sessions for the customer together with the Go-to-Market team
  • Active prospecting and detection of new opportunities; opening doors at targeted prospects
  • Promote our Alternative Protein Innovations on seasonings, sauces and coatings
  • Account management: maintain and grow current revenue and margins
  • Plan and co-ordinate customer visits
  • Create strong partnerships with relevant stakeholders of the customer
  • Negotiate prices and follow-up of the offers/contracts
  • Follows the developments in the market and at the competition
  • Participates actively in sales meetings to obtain and share information
  • Responsible for building and maintaining account plans + provide sales-reports as required
Requirements
  • A degree level in Food is preferred but will balance with relevant food industry experience
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in B2B ingredient sales. A Network within the Northern Europe Alternative Protein processors industry is a plus
  • Good knowledge of English, knowledge of other European languages is a plus.
  • Energized by exploring new opportunities and accelerating topline sales. Market knowledge and a broad relevant network in the food industry are key.
  • Proactive mindset, can work independently and as part of a team
  • Strong commercial acumen, ability to successfully negotiate and open new doors
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent analytical, interpersonal and organizational abilities
  • Computer Skills: normal skills required on MS Office
  • Driving license
Our Offer
  • An open-end contract with Griffith Foods.
  • A varied job in an international family business in full expansion.
  • An open, welcoming culture with a strong focus on teamwork and mutual respect
  • You work in a day shift with flexible hours, your office will be based in Herentals with a possibility to work from home
  • An organization where your feedback is important to us
  • A competitive salary with an extensive package of fringe benefits: company car, fuel card, group insurance, hospitalization insurance, bike lease, meal vouchers, etc.
  • Further training is provided in house and coaching will be provided by the sales team
Working at Griffith Foods

We are a caring family company where everyone has the opportunity to grow, follow their own personal Purpose and find fulfillment in their work. We support each other, demonstrate mutual respect and nourish people’s well-being.

We believe in doing the right thing, especially when it is hard to do and recognize that our success depends on our customers’ success consequently, we work together, leveraging our skills, knowledge and ideas to create exceptional products and solutions.

We value diversity at our company and celebrate our cultural and personal differences, knowing that together, we create a unique source of strength. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability you may contact us at recruiting@griffithfoods.com

Apply Now

Loading ...
Loading ...

Deadline: 31-12-2025

Click to apply for free candidate

Apply

Report job
Loading ...

SIMILAR JOBS

Loading ...
Loading ...