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SR Business Development Manager Retail (the Netherlands)

Have an appetite for more?

Join a leading global bakery group powered by ambitious people that are truly passionate about delivering the best in everything they do.
With business in mind and people at heart we always work together to influence our road ahead. We want you to be part of our growth journey and of a great, global family.

Currently we are looking for a SR Business Development Manager Retail to join our Lantmännen Unibake sales community in the Netherlands

This is what you will do

You will develop and retain our retail business in the Netherlands. In this role you will take full P&L accountability and develop strategic growth plans in order to deliver our ambitious sales targets and ensure that Lantmännen Unibake is the prefered partner in retail.

Your main responsibilities will be (but not limited to) :

  • You will develop, share and implement medium and long term strategies & short term ( 1yr) business plans to achieve maximum sales and profit growth
  • You will negotiate prices, rebates, promotions, listings and payment terms to ensure the best deals and business development opportunities throughout the entire product mix
  • You will continually and pro-actively monitor, implement and evaluate new product development, marketing strategies, trends and customer needs with a keen awareness of competitor activities
  • You will be in constant communication with your colleagues in sales, marketing, product development and demand planning to guarantee customer satisfaction
  • You will lead the preparation and review of the monthly sales reports, analysis of the market place trends, retails sales, individual account trends and competitive activity
  • You will conduct customer visits ensuring Lantmännen Unibake to be top-of-mind and secure our involvement in all relevant tenders and market expectations

Work with great people

Yang Wang
Business Intelligence Developer
"There is a large diversity of nationalities in Lantmännen Unibake, and it is quite interesting to observe so many different people walking in and out the office everyday."
Petra Görman
Project Manager
"I truly appreciate the help I received from Lantmännen Unibake and my contact person during the relocation."
Helvijs Siubra
Business Process Manager Commercial
"I feel empowered and have the opportunity to make a real difference. The sense of freedom and trust is incredibly motivating."
Andreas von Bülow
Supply Chain Global Graduate
"People are working towards the same goals with a clear focus - also having the long-term development of the business in mind."

Skills & Requirements

Who are you ?

  • You have a University degree in Economics, Business Administration or equivalent by experience
  • You have +5 years experience in retail account management or category management, preferably in the food & beverage industry
  • You have excellent internal and external communication and stakeholder skills within a customer focused sales environment
  • You have a solid understanding of key sales and business development activities and tools
  • You feel at ease in an international matrix organization
  • You are fluent in Dutch and English (writing and speaking)

What we offer :

  • a challenging job within an awesome company where a sense of responsibility and initiative is encouraged
  • the opportunity to grow and evolve together with a world class organization
  • to work for an employer with an ambitious and sustainable vision that results in "billions of smiling tummies"
  • Attractive salary with excellent fringe benefits (company car & fuel card, mobile phone, country bonus, +30 days off, elaborate insurance package, pension plan, etc ... )
  • your workplace will be Waalwijk - The Netherlands, with a lot of autonomy and possibility to work from home

Sounds interesting?
Please submit your CV and motivation here.

We strive for a short lead time for the selection process and have defined subsequent phases so that you can also meet some future colleagues/stakeholders right away.
- Meeting/call with HR/Dirk Nyberg (Talent Acquisition)
- Meeting with Direct Manager
- next steps according to feedback

At Lantmännen Unibake, we treat your application with the highest degree of confidentiality.

About the company

Lantmännen Unibake is a leading global bakery company within the Lantmännen Group. With expertise in bakery products for food service and retail, we serve consumers around the clock and across the world every day. The aim is to make bread and pastry a profitable business for our customers through tasty, high-quality products and innovative solutions and based on a sustainable mind-set and excellent food safety standards. Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Lantmännen Unibake operates modern bakeries around the world and has sales in more than 60 countries. The brand portfolio comprises a range of well-established B2B and BtC brands e.g. Schulstad Bakery Solutions, Schulstad, Bonjour, Vaasan, Pastridor and Hatting. Lantmännen Unibake has a turnover of EUR 1.1 billion and employs more than 6,000 people in 20+ countries. Appetite for more? Visit us at www.lantmannen-unibake.com


#1It goes right. Right from the start. New people start at Lantmännen Unibake every day. We’re used to creating the right beginning, right from day one. We’re ready for you.

#2Baking is a people business. Lantmännen Unibake has flour on its hands and people at its heart. The whole process of making everyday products takes team work, open-ness and mutual respect.

#3It's a group thing. Working for a global business is different. You feel connected to something bigger. Your team has a higher purpose. Ripples turn into waves.

#4It's about baking the future. We are taking baking further. Not just geographically but in terms of innovation. We have a proud heritage but we want to explore new products, markets and opportunities.

#5Diversity is a reality. Not an ambition. Not only are we global, we hire a multitude of nationalities. At the moment, your future colleagues come from more than 40 countries.

Dirk Nyberg | Contact Person

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