Account Manager BeNeLux; m​/f​/d

Position: Account Manager BeNeLux (m/f/d)
Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances and flavors, cosmetic active ingredients as well as functional ingredients. Its customers include perfume, cosmetics, food and beverage manufacturers, the pharmaceutical industry and producers of dietary supplements and pet food.

With sales of around €4.9 billion in the 2025 financial year, the company is one of the world’s leading providers. The Group, headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, has more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Asia, the USA and Latin America.

Together with its customers, Symrise develops new ideas and market‑ready concepts for products that form an indispensable part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked.

Symrise – always inspiring more…

Your Role
As  Account Manager Be Ne Lux  , you will be responsible for driving profitable business growth across the Benelux region by developing strategic customer relationships, expanding existing business and identifying new opportunities. This role requires a strong commercial mindset, excellent relationship‑management skills and the ability to coordinate complex projects across multiple stakeholders and regions.

Develop and grow the business in the Benelux region

Build, manage and convert a strong commercial pipeline

Strengthen customer relationships and create Customer Development Plans

Identify and drive growth opportunities across existing and new accounts

Support QSR account development and accelerate project pipelines

Coordinate cross‑regional customer initiatives across Europe

Lead customer projects from opportunity identification through commercialization

Drive sales performance and monitor KPIs such as Sales, Gross Profit and Win Rate

Negotiate pricing agreements and manage commercial conditions, budgets and rebates

Resolve customer issues and ensure a high level of customer satisfaction

Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and act as the main customer contact

Ensure compliance with all applicable ESG, regulatory and company guidelines

About You

Degree  in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing or a related field

Strong experience in B2B Sales, Key Account Management or Business Development (Food & Beverage industry preferred)

Proven track record in managing and growing complex key accounts

Strong commercial acumen, including pricing, negotiation, forecasting and financial management

Ability to drive business growth across multiple stakeholders, functions and regions

Experience developing and executing Customer Development Plans

Strong project‑management and coordination skills

Excellent customer relationship and stakeholder‑management capabilities

Fluent in English and Dutch ;
German and/or French is a plus

Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work independently within a clearly defined framework

Experience with SAP, CX systems and CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) is an advantage

Our Offer
Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well‑being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in the focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.

Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.

If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply by using our online application system. Your application will be treated confidentially.

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