Key Account Manager

Key Account Manager

Join the team behind iconic brands such as Page, Popla, Kleenex, Huggies, and Kotex at Kimberly- k. The role focuses on delivering better care for billions of people by building and managing a portfolio of ground‑breaking brands within the Consumer business in the Netherlands.

Location:

A hybrid model (3 days remote / 2 days at Ede Office weekly) for candidates based in the Netherlands.

• Establish and maintain sound business relationships at relevant levels within the customer’s organization.
• Develop, negotiate and implement customer business plans, including trading terms, within company guidelines and customer objectives.
• Analyze internal and external information to provide customers with the knowledge to execute business plans.
• Implement category and brand strategies at key customers.
• Maintain and control sales promotional activities and promotional funds.
• Collaborate with Demand Planning, Supply Chain and Customer Service on volume forecasts, order‑to‑cash and deliveries.
• Ensure that all customer requirements are communicated and acted upon.

• Solid commercial experience in Retail / B2C environment within FMCG, with a proven track record of delivering results.
• Experience managing and negotiating at headquarters level with major Dutch national retailers (e.g., Ahold).
• Well‑developed selling, negotiation and analytical skills working with key and national customers.
• Sound understanding of consumer, customer and shopper insights, brand activation, supply chain, operations, category analysis and financial KPIs.
• Ability to connect with stakeholders at different levels both internally and externally.
• Entrepreneurial, accountable and winning mindset.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.

• Bachelor or Master degree in Business, Marketing or related field.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with BI, SAP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Competitive salary package and pension plan.
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits, including health insurance coverage.
• Support for flexible and hybrid working, including a home‑working allowance.
• Contribution toward home office and telecommunication costs.
• Well‑being initiatives, including support for sports or fitness activities.
• Company car.
• Flexible working hours and summer hours.
• Work–life balance and opportunities for professional growth.

Kimberly- k is a committed equal‑opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position. Employment is subject to verification of local policies.