Olympic Fruit B.V. is a specialist in the import, export, and distribution of fruit. Focusing on grapes and citrus, we have managed to connect with a careful selection of growers all over the world.
In addition, we have 2 own cultivation projects in our portfolio that are managed from the Netherlands. This is how we have successfully served the European fruit market for many years.
To expand our team, we are looking for:
Accountmanager Europe (40 hours)
THIS IS WHAT YOU WILL DO
At Olympic Fruit, we work every day with products where timing, quality and trust are everything. We specialise in grapes, citrus and stone fruit and manage a large part of the supply chain ourselves: from our own cultivation in South Africa and North Macedonia to our own warehouse and direct lines with growers, customers and logistics.
This means we stay close to both the product and the market. We know where our products come from, what is happening with our growers and what our customers need. This makes us agile, knowledgeable and reliable in a market where no two days are the same.
As Account Manager Europe, you are responsible for your own customer portfolio across Europe. You maintain existing customer relationships, develop them further and identify new opportunities. You understand how the market moves, know what is happening with customers and can respond quickly by working closely with sourcing, back office and logistics.
You are commercially sharp, but you look beyond today’s deal. You build long-term relationships, keep a close eye on margins and results and make sure customers know they can rely on you.
An important part of this role is your coaching role within the team. You guide junior colleagues, actively share your market knowledge and help them grow in commercial insight, customer approach and independence. You show colleagues how the fresh produce market works: from price developments and availability to customer conversations, timing and recognising opportunities.
WHO ARE YOU
You are an experienced fresh produce professional who knows how the European market works. You understand the dynamics of the market, the need to act quickly and how important relationships, availability, quality and timing are.
You have your own network in Europe, or the drive to build one quickly, and a keen understanding of market developments and margins. You have an independent approach to your work and know that the best results are achieved together.
You have an excellent command of Dutch and English; German, French or Spanish is a plus. You are also willing to travel for customer visits and trade fairs.
Don’t fully recognise yourself in what we are looking for? We aim to keep our search as broad as possible and also encourage you to apply. Our organisation is large and flexible enough to offer interesting opportunities for many different talents and experience levels.
THE OFFER
For you as an experienced fresh produce professional, this means working in a place where your market knowledge truly adds value. You will have the freedom to further develop customer relationships, seize commercial opportunities and share your experience with colleagues.
We offer you a role with impact and autonomy within a fast-growing organisation, with a competitive salary, pension scheme, company car, laptop and phone. You will also have opportunities for personal development through our FV Academy.
You will work in an informal environment with short lines of communication and approachable management. You can work out in our own gym or use the padel courts with colleagues, and a catered lunch is provided at the office. Our office is within walking distance of Barendrecht railway station.
INTEREST?
Can you already see yourself navigating customers, markets and opportunities across Europe? Please email your CV and motivation to recruitment@olympicfruit.com for the attention of Anne van den Bout. For more information or questions, please contact us at 0180-646200.