Accountmanager Food Ingredients Eastern Europe

Are you commercially driven, passionate about organic food, and familiar with the Eastern European market? Do you want to contribute to a more sustainable world and work in an international environment where entrepreneurship and growth are central? Then we are looking for you!What will you be doing?As Account Manager Eastern Europe, you are responsible for the sales of organic food ingredients in countries such as Poland, Czech Republic, Croatia, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. You achieve sales and margin targets with existing and new customers and contribute to the growth ambitions of DO IT Organic.The Food Ingredients department of DO IT Organic supplies over 750 certified organic ingredients to B2B customers in the food industry, spread across Europe and beyond. Think of categories such as nuts & dried fruits, seeds, cocoa, grains, sweeteners, oils & fats. All of high quality and fully traceable. Our international team works together with a global network of suppliers and responds flexibly to customer needs and market trends.Your tasks and responsibilities as account manager include:Managing the entire sales process: from first contact to aftersales.Overseeing sales contracts, orders, overdue payments, and internal communication.Acquiring new customers and strengthening existing relationships.Identifying trends and opportunities in the market and responding to them.Bridging the Dutch corporate culture and the Eastern European market through mutual translation and alignment.Sharing market information with all commercial departments.Regularly travelling to customers and trade fairs in Eastern Europe.During your onboarding, you will spend an extended period at our office in Barneveld to get to know the team and the organisation well. You will receive personal guidance from a colleague. Afterwards, like your other international colleagues, you will be present at the office at least four times a year.What will you bring?You have a completed commercial bachelor’s or master’s degree.You have at least 3 years of experience as an account manager in Eastern Europe.You speak and write fluent English; knowledge of other Eastern European languages is an advantage.You understand the dynamics of the food industry and have the ability to link customer-focused advice to a commercial goal.You are ambitious, result-oriented, customer-focused, strong in negotiations, and able to switch quickly.In addition, you have an affinity for organic food and feel at home with our company’s social values.What do we offer?Whether you live in the Netherlands or in Eastern Europe: at DO IT Organic, we ensure that your employment conditions are well arranged. If you live in the Netherlands, Dutch employment conditions apply, such as 24 vacation days, a non-contributory pension scheme, and other secondary benefits.If you work from another country in Eastern Europe, we tailor matters such as vacation days and pension scheme to the local laws and regulations of your country of residence.During the application process, we are happy to discuss what this means for your situation, so you know exactly where you stand.Curious about the salary?During an initial phone call, we’re happy to give you an indication of the salary range for this role. The final offer will be tailored to your experience, knowledge, and responsibilities.Who are we?DO IT Organic has been working for over 35 years towards a fully organic food chain, together with more than 30,000 farmers and 180 suppliers worldwide. We offer more than 1,000 organic products: from food ingredients to private label and our brands La Bio Idea and Amaizin. We supply customers who choose quality, sustainability, and transparency. As a B Corp, we are actively committed to a better world and are looking for people who want to contribute to our growth and mission.Interested or want more information?Ready to make an impact in the organic food sector? The sooner you apply, the sooner you can start contributing to our mission!Not sure yet or do you have any questions? Please contact our recruiter Jonna Ryan-Voorendt via jobs@organic.nl.