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Key Account Manager – Belgium (French/Dutch speaker) at SharkNinja

NL-AmsterdamFull-time25000 - CommercialPosted 10 days ago

About the Role

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">About Us</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:280}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>SharkNinja&nbsp;is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively&nbsp;impact&nbsp;people’s lives in homes around the world. <strong>Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja</strong>, the company has a proven&nbsp;track record&nbsp;of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed&nbsp;SharkNinja&nbsp;to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than&nbsp;4,100&nbsp;associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p></div><p><span data-contrast="auto">As a </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Key Account Manager (Belgium)</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">, you will play a critical role in accelerating our digital growth across the Benelux region, with a sharp focus on winning and scaling within the marketplace ecosystem.</span> <span data-contrast="auto">This role owns the commercial success of key&nbsp;Benelux&nbsp;partners&nbsp;focusing on Belgium, including&nbsp;Media Markt,&nbsp;Krefel&nbsp;and&nbsp;Fnac/Vanden Borre. You will lead both the strategic direction and day-to-day execution of your accounts, applying a&nbsp;</span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">rarely satisfied</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;mindset to continuously raise the bar on performance. Success in this role requires strong commercial ownership, data-driven decision making, and the ability to move with&nbsp;</span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">impatience for action</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;in a fast-paced, consumer-obsessed environment.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{}">The position in based in the Netherlands / Belgium (remote).&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Responsibilities</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Take full ownership of key Benelux accounts, including&nbsp;Media Markt,&nbsp;Krefel&nbsp;and&nbsp;Fnac/Vanden Borre, acting as the commercial lead for your portfolio.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Develop and execute high-impact sales strategies that exceed&nbsp;sales&nbsp;margin, and profitability targets across assigned accounts and product categories.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Optimize&nbsp;shelf performance by managing product listings, content, assortment, and availability,&nbsp;leveraging&nbsp;platform-specific tools to maximize visibility and conversion.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Plan and coordinate commercial activities, including Retail Media and&nbsp;instore&nbsp;activation, to drive traffic, conversion, and return on investment.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Own demand forecasting for assigned accounts and&nbsp;manage&nbsp;promotional investment to ensure alignment with sales targets and profitability KPIs.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Lead commercial negotiations with retail partners, securing mutually beneficial agreements that support sustainable, long-term growth.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Closely&nbsp;monitor&nbsp;market trends, competitor pricing, promotional activity, and sales performance to&nbsp;identify&nbsp;risks and unlock new growth opportunities within the Benelux landscape.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, and&nbsp;other commercial&nbsp;teams,&nbsp;</span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">communicating for impact</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;to ensure flawless execution.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Continuously challenge assumptions, embrace&nbsp;</span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">progress over perfection</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">, and adapt quickly to changing market conditions to keep&nbsp;SharkNinja&nbsp;ahead of the competition.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Skills Required</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Proven experience managing major Benelux&nbsp;accounts, with strong knowledge of the Belgium market.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Strong commercial and negotiation skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable sales strategies.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Advanced&nbsp;proficiency&nbsp;in Excel and PowerPoint, with confidence presenting performance insights and recommendations to diverse stakeholders.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Highly analytical mindset combined with a strong bias for action and the ability to pivot quickly in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to&nbsp;</span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">win as a team</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;across internal functions and external partners.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Strong attention to detail, time management, and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto"><strong>Fluent in English,&nbsp;Dutch&nbsp;and French.</strong>&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><span data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><div> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Our Culture</span></strong></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">At SharkNinja, we don’t just raise the bar—we push past it every single day. &nbsp;</span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you’ll be right at home.</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What We Offer</span></strong></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more.&nbsp;</span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">We empower your personal and professional growth </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what’s possible. </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">When you join, you’re not just part of a company—you’re part of an outrageously extraordinary community. </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">To</span><span data-contrast="auto">gether, we won’t just launch products—</span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">we’ll disrupt entire markets.</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja’s innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">Learn more about us:</span><span data-contrast="none">&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;<br><a href="https://sharkninja.com/dei"> </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/sharkninja/"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Life At SharkNinja</span></span></a> &nbsp;<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmRfBxyGu_mKl9SF12lM1NAIx-z07uLNQ"><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Outrageously Extraordinary</span></span></strong></a><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:336}">&nbsp;</span></p> </div> <div> <p data-start="88" data-end="129"><strong data-start="88" data-end="127">SharkNinja Candidate Privacy Notice</strong></p> <ul data-start="131" data-end="402"> <li data-start="131" data-end="224"> <p data-start="133" data-end="224">For candidates based in <strong data-start="157" data-end="172">all regions</strong>, please refer to this <a href="https://www.sharkninja.com/candidate-privacy-notice.html">Candidate Privacy Notice</a>.</p> </li> <li data-start="225" data-end="312"> <p data-start="227" data-end="312">For candidates based in <strong data-start="251" data-end="260">China</strong>, please refer to this <a href="https://www.sharkninja.com/legal/candidate-privacy-notice-china.html">Candidate Privacy Notice</a>.</p> </li> <li data-start="313" data-end="402"> <p data-start="315" data-end="402">For candidates based in <strong data-start="339" data-end="350">Vietnam</strong>, please refer to this <a href="https://www.sharkninja.com/legal/candidate-privacy-notice-vietnam.html">Candidate Privacy Notice</a>.</p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><em>We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. 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