Account Manager (Retail)

Country

Belgium

Job Family

Commercial

We show the world what people want.

Join GfK and help us shape tomorrow. As an NIQ company, we are the world's leading consumer intelligence firm, delivering the Full View™ on consumer behavior. We work to enable manufacturers and retailers better understand what consumers really want. Our name has inspired trust for over 89 years because we take pride in discovering new pathways to sustainable growth for our clients, our people, and our planet.

We are always looking for open-minded people who will grow with us, push boundaries, and pioneer disruptive methods in market research, data science, technology, and AI. If you share this passion to drive things forward and the integrity to insist on doing things the right way, we'll equip you to take your future into your own hands and play a leading role in our story.

Job Description

In this demanding and fast-paced environment, we are looking for an Account Manager who will work for a line of business we are very proud of – (Retail) Market Insights. At Market Insights we help our clients from the non-food industries to understand the dynamics of their marketplace. Up-to-date retail sales data reveal how products are performing in the market – ongoing. In order to get in time, in quality & relevant data, we need you to make the difference in recruiting our retail partners.

By joining our team that works with the top players in the industry, you will add value to our design research and solve real business problems. You will be responsible for making significant contributions to proposals and delivering actionable insights to clients and in recruiting new retailer partners. Our focus markets for this position will be within the Consumer Electronics, Garden, Fashion, Kitchen Retail, Pet care, Automotive and Bike industries sectors.

As an Account Manager, you will have the following key accountabilities:

• You create, maintain and develop an excellent relationship with key players in the industry and C-level executives
• You will visit clients in order to develop the portfolio of retailers we are partnering with and identify potential business opportunities
• You will be in charge of expanding the current portfolio and increasing our panel
• You prepare & present proposals for retailers and contract negotiations
• You will be GfK’s main representative in the industries we want to develop

Now that we've introduced you to the position of an Account Manager in Retail, what skills, qualifications and experience should you have?

• You have a university degree in either Economics, Marketing, Business Administration, or in a related field
• You have experience in a similar position, as an active sales professional; experience in the non-food industries would be a plus
• You are fluent in Dutch and English, French is a plus.  
• You have affinity with Market data analysis, interpretation, and recommendations, a plus if you also have knowledge of Belgium retailers
• You have good numerical skills with attention to details
• You communicate and present exceptionally good, have a dynamic and adaptive personality with a can-do attitude and a sales mindset

We offer you:

• An adventure full of challenges and the opportunity to further develop your talents and build your career.
• An exciting work environment that brings people together.
• A salary package that includes 13th month, meal vouchers, transportation allowance, bike leasing options and group and hospitalization insurances.
• A young and dynamic team built on passion, relevance, trust and smart solutions.

We are an ethical and honest company that is wholly committed to its clients and employees. We are proud to be an inclusive workplace for all and are committed to equal employment opportunity, focusing on all of our employees reaching their full potential. 

We respect and value every employee regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexual orientation, age, personality, experience, culture, faith, socio-economic status, or physical or mental disabilities.

We endorse the core principles and rights set forth in the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights and the Social Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, promoting the universal values of human dignity, freedom, equality, and solidarity.

Learn more about how we are driving diversity and inclusion in everything we do on: https://www.gfk.com/about-gfk/diversity-and-inclusion

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