Junior Key Account Manager (Retail)

Ready to kick off your career in FMCG with a role that combines sales, data, and customer relationships, all while working for a company that’s redefining the future of meat?As Junior Key Account Manager for the Retail Benelux region, you'll support our retail partnerships with leading customers such as Jumbo, Plus, Albert Heijn, DekaMarkt, Picnic, and more. You’ll take part in everything from analysing performance and preparing customer decks to supporting in-store activations and making sure we win on the shelf.This is a role for someone who loves numbers and people, is eager to roll up their sleeves, and wants to grow fast in a purpose-driven FMCG scale-up.About us:At Redefine Meat™, we love meat. Really, really love meat.We believe that the world deserves New-Meat™, plant-based meat, that’s not only good for the environment but is also kind to animals. Having studied animal meat’s unique components, and perfected cutting-edge technologies, Redefine Meat™ provides a wide range of high-quality products that are just as delicious as the meat you already know and love. New-Meat™ delivers an uncompromised and extraordinary culinary experience with its taste, texture, and aroma.We’re as passionate about people as we are about food!Requirements:We are looking forMust-havesMaster’s degree in Business / Economics / MarketingStrong analytical ability – comfortable with Excel & performance dataFluent in Dutch & English (French is a bonus)Proactive, curious, driven, and eager to learnPassion for food, sustainability, and brands that stand for somethingDriver’s license + flexibility to visit stores and customers regularlyNice-to-have1–2 years of internship or work experience in FMCG / sales / trade marketing / retailFamiliarity with NielsenIQ, Circana, or retailer POS dataExperience with plant-based or premium consumer brandsWho You AreEntrepreneurial mindset. Hands-on attitude. Resilient in a fast-paced environment. A natural relationship builder.Someone who sees a challenge and thinks: “Let me figure it out.”Your mission:Customer & Commercial SupportSupport the Head of Retail Benelux in managing key accounts and building new opportunitiesPrepare customer business reviews, promotional calendars, and joint business plansTrack performance by account/SKU/channel and spot opportunities earlyRun the “day-to-day”: listings, pricing, logistics follow-ups, promo executionCustomer Intimacy & Field InsightsBuild relationships with buyers, franchise owners, and store teamsVisit stores regularly to check visibility, placements, and shopper experienceBring back insights from the field — what’s working, what’s not, and whyData & InsightsWork with internal dashboards and retail data tools (NielsenIQ, Circana, POS, etc.)Turn data into commercial recommendations that drive sales and category growthPrepare monthly business updates and support forecasting discussionsCross-Functional CollaborationPartner with Marketing, Trade Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance to ensure flawless executionSupport in-store tastings, activations, and retail campaignsTake part in projects as we scale across new markets and retailersWhy Redefine MeatBe part of a revolution in the protein industryA brand loved by Michelin-star chefs and backed by world-class investorsAccelerated learning curve + exposure to senior FMCG leadersReal ownership from day one — what you do mattersHigh-energy culture with ambition, purpose, and funCompetitive package + strong development path (Sales, Category, Marketing)If you're ready to grow, take ownership, and help reshape the future of food — we’d love to meet you.