Sales and Export Lead Europe

FrieslandCampina • Voltijd • Amersfoort, Nederland • 3w

Are you ready to shape the future of White Dairy sales across Europe? We are looking for a passionate and driven Sales & Export Lead Europe who thrives in an international environment, builds strong partnerships, and knows how to turn strategy into impact. In this role, you will lead our Export team, manage key retailer alliances and buying groups, and drive Private Label growth across Europe. If you have the vision, leadership, and commercial acumen to make a difference, this is your opportunity.

Wat we vragen

12+ years of commercial experience with a strong track record in Sales and Key Account Management.
Experience in Private Label and/or Buying Groups is a strong advantage.
Proven ability to build relationships and manage stakeholders across functions, markets, and cultures.
Strong negotiation skills and the ability to influence and lead through others.
A structured, strategic mindset combined with a winning drive and entrepreneurial spirit.
Leadership experience in managing diverse teams and delivering results across multiple countries.

Wat we bieden

Unique company culture of Dutch heritage and international presence;
To ensure a healthy work-life balance, we've implemented a hybrid work model for this role;
Receive home office essentials, such as an ergonomic chair, desk, monitors, and more, to support your comfort and productivity while working remotely;
A Car Lease Scheme/Mobility budget;
Keen on cycling? Take advantage of our bike purchase scheme, offering attractive tax benefits to help you acquire a brand-new bike.
Enjoy 200 hours of annual leave on a full-time basis, with the flexibility to sell or purchase up to 40 additional hours of holiday time.
Your 8% holiday allowance ensures that you can make the most of your well-deserved time off;
A workweek of (fulltime) 40 hours, a salary within the range of €8.300 - €10.100 and a bonus scheme;
Receive a company laptop and mobile phone, enabling seamless communication whether you're on the move or working remotely;
We prioritize your overall well-being. That's why we offer a range of support services, including coaching, financial assistance, physiotherapy, and a comprehensive health check every three years, ensuring you feel supported in every aspect of your life;
A competitive pension to support when you retire. A partner pension too, so your partner will be looked after if something happens to you while you're working with us;
Free cheese and milk at lunch in the central office, and barista coffee to help you go through your working days with a lot of joy.

Vacaturetekst

As Sales & Export Lead Europe, you will take ownership of driving our Withe Dairy strategy across Europe. You will be at the forefront of building long-term partnerships, capturing new opportunities, and ensuring our White Dairy business becomes a consistent growth engine.

What you will do:

Lead the White Dairy strategy across EU: Execute and grow Private Label opportunities, manage tenders, and strengthen our PL sales capability and portfolio.
Drive partnerships with Buying Groups & Retail Alliances: Coordinate across markets and teams to manage key groups (Everest, Vasco, Eurelec) and alliances (EPIC, EMD, Coopernic, Agecore). You will orchestrate cross-country collaboration while taking the lead in negotiations where it matters most.
Own the White Dairy Private Label agenda: From managing the tender calendar to spotting risks and opportunities, you will be the driving force behind cross-country PL projects.
Lead and grow the Export business: Take charge of our Export team (5 FTE: 2 Sales Managers, 1 Marketing Brand Manager, 1 Sales Assistant, 1 Driver) and expand Export into a strong, reliable contributor to our EU EBIT ambition.
Inspire transformation: Play a key role in the “Let’s Ace It” roll-out across EU with the opportunity to take full leadership of the program in the future.

This is a role for a commercial leader with international vision, entrepreneurial energy, and the passion to win in a competitive market. You will not just manage sales, you will shape the future of our White Dairy business across Europe.

Bij FrieslandCampina geloven we in een werkomgeving waar iedereen zich hun volledige en authentieke zelf kan voelen en in hun kracht wordt gezet om het beste uit zichzelf te halen. We omarmen elkaars verschillen en ontvangen graag je sollicitatie, ongeacht je geslacht, geloof, afkomst, seksuele voorkeur, leeftijd, beperking, of nationaliteit. Als wie wij zijn bij jou past, moedigen we je aan om te solliciteren, ook als je niet zeker weet of je aan alle eisen voldoet.