At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive sales strategy and build relationships in the Netherlands & Nordics.
- Company: Fast-growing international FMCG business with exciting expansion plans.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, growth opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Confidential role with significant autonomy and career advancement potential.
- Why this job: Be a key player in a thriving market and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Fluent in Dutch, strong FMCG sales experience, and distributor management skills.
The predicted salary is between 59400 - 72600 £ per year.
An international consumer goods business in a period of strong growth, with genuinely exciting plans for the Netherlands & Nordics. This is a market they see real opportunity in, with investment and ambition behind it.
The role:
- Own the commercial strategy and performance for the Netherlands & Nordics across both direct retail and distributor channels.
- Manage and grow relationships with key 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:
- Dutch language preferred - 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 & Nordic markets.
- 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.
Senior International Sales Manager 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.
