At a Glance
- Tasks: Own the Dutch market strategy and drive growth through retail and distributor partnerships.
- Company: Exciting international FMCG business with strong growth plans for the Netherlands.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, dynamic work environment, and opportunities for career advancement.
- Other info: Confidential search with full details shared upon application.
- Why this job: Be a key player in a fast-scaling brand and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Fluent Dutch, strong FMCG experience, and proven track record in retail negotiations.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
An international consumer goods business in a period of strong growth, with genuinely exciting plans for the Netherlands. This is a market they see real opportunity in, with investment and ambition behind it.
You will own the Dutch market end to end. The business currently operates a hybrid route-to-market - selling directly to Dutch retailers alongside distributor partnerships - and you'll be the person who makes both work harder:
- Own the commercial strategy and performance for the Netherlands across both direct retail and distributor channels
- Manage and grow relationships with key Dutch retailers - leading negotiations, range and promotional planning
- Hold distributor partners accountable to brand priorities, pricing and execution standards
- Shape and deliver the market's growth plan - distribution, availability, visibility and new opportunities
- Work with marketing to localise activation for Dutch shoppers and drive penetration
- Act as the voice of the Dutch market internally, feeding insight into European planning
What you'll need:
- Fluent Dutch - non-negotiable, you'll be negotiating with Dutch retailers in their language
- A strong commercial track record in FMCG - food & drink experience an advantage
- Experience selling into Dutch retail (major grocers a real advantage)
- Distributor management experience - you understand how to drive performance through partners as well as direct
- A self-starter comfortable owning a market with real autonomy
- The ambition to grow with a brand that is scaling fast
This is a confidential search. Full details, including the client's identity, will be shared with relevant candidates on application.
Country Manager in London employer: Nurture Talent
Join a dynamic FMCG business in Central London that values innovation and collaboration, offering a hybrid work environment that promotes work-life balance. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have access to professional development opportunities while working alongside a passionate team dedicated to driving success in the Dutch market. Experience the unique advantage of being part of a company that prioritises strategic partnerships and fosters a culture of excellence.
