Junior Account Manager Benelux/UK

 

Wilmar Oleochemicals, Biofuels & Specialties in Rotterdam is a fast growing and international processor and trader in the plant-based oleochemicals industry. We are a strong proponent of sustainable growth and are strongly committed to corporate social responsibility and are a pioneer in that field in our industry.

Wilmar Europe's head office, where the trade and commercial activities for Europe are handled, is located at Delftseplein next to the Central Station in Rotterdam.

Innovation, entrepreneurial thinking, and responsible business conduct form the foundation of our success. Sustainability and corporate responsibility are not merely buzzwords for us, but an integral part of our business strategy and corporate culture. To support our continued growth are looking to appoint a committed, customer-focused, and self-motivated professional as:

Junior Account Manager Benelux/UK

In this role, you will be responsible for the promotion and sale of our product portfolio within the Benelux/UK region, further developing existing customer relationships and identifying new business opportunities. You will work closely with our international teams and make a significant contribution towards achieving our growth objectives.

We offer a high degree of flexibility. Working out of our international headquarters in Rotterdam, you will operate in an environment that promotes both personal responsibility and collaboration. Regular face-to-face meetings with customers, colleagues and team members ensure close cooperation and provide direct access to decision-makers within a dynamic international organisation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Promote and sell the Wilmar product portfolio within the assigned area of responsibility (region, segment, or application)
  • Manage an assigned customer portfolio and develop both existing and new business relationships
  • Identify and actively pursue new sales opportunities to achieve annual budget targets
  • Analyse customer needs and develop suitable solutions
  • Prepare regular sales reports and monitor customer performance (e.g. quarterly and annual results)
  • Regularly review and update sales forecasts (rolling forecast)
  • Monitor open contracts, budgets, and receivables
  • Oversee call-offs, complaints, and deviations, ensuring timely payment of due and overdue invoices
  • Support management in identifying profitability improvements and growth opportunities
  • Plan and conduct customer visits and trade fairs
  • Continuously maintain and develop market and industry knowledge

Systems and Tools

  • CRM, Anaplan, Tableau, MS Office

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

  • Bachelors/master’s degree International Business/Trade, Commercial Economics, or other related discipline
  • 2 to 3 years' commercial experience in a similar position
  • Speaking/reading/writing fluent English & Dutch, additional languages are advantageous
  • Strong interest in sales, customer relationship management, and the development of long-term business partnerships
  • Able to travel throughout Benelux and UK region
  • Previous experience within the (oleo-)chemical industry and knowledge of related applications are beneficial

More about Wilmar Europe
Wilmar Europe in Rotterdam and Wilmar Oleochemicals in Rozenburg (Botlek-Rotterdam) together form the Wilmar Europe organization, which in turn is part of Wilmar International. Wilmar International is founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Singapore. Today, Wilmar is a world leader in processing, trading and merchandising oilseeds, edible oils and sugars, specialty fats and oleochemicals, biodiesel, and grain. It has more than 500 factories and an extensive distribution network in China, India, Indonesia and some 50 other countries on all continents. Wilmar is a strong proponent of sustainable growth and is strongly committed to corporate social responsibility and is a pioneer in that field in her industry.

Wilmar Europe's head office where the trade and commercial activities for Europe are handled, is based in Rotterdam. In addition, Wilmar Europe has offices in Germany, France, Spain and Italy and joint ventures in Italy, Poland, Switzerland, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom.

Quality, service, and reliability are the cornerstones to Wilmar’s reputation as an international processor and trader in the edible oils and oleochemicals industry. For further information about Wilmar visit our international website wilmar-international.com

We offer you

A dynamic job based in the city centre of Rotterdam within an inspiring team with the opportunity to bring up your ideas. Taking responsibilities and personal development is self-evident within our company. Wilmar offers a good salary and benefits package:

  • 30 holidays per year
  • 13th month
  • A bonus scheme
  • Lease car
  • A pension scheme paid in full by Wilmar
  • Participation in the employer's collective fitness scheme and bike plan
  • Various other insurances paid for by Wilmar
  • Partial work from home options

If you wish to be considered for this position, submit your application online with your curriculum vitae (in English) via www.wilmareuropecareers.com
For recruitment agencies:

We have made a conscious decision to do the recruitment ourselves. Therefore, we kindly ask you to not forward any candidates, as we will not accept their applications.

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