Sales Manager Retail NL

At Link Snacks, we show up hungry, roll up our sleeves, plaid or otherwise, and dive straight into the hard work. We don’t hide from challenges; we hunt them down. We push harder, move faster, and take the kinds of big swings that built this business in the North Woods of Wisconsin four decades ago. 

We’re everyday people who deliver extraordinary results. Innovation, creativity, and urgency aren’t buzzwords, they’re expectations. And just like the real protein snacks we make across our global house of brands. What you see is exactly what you get: humble, gritty, passionate people who show up every day ready to not just participate in the meat snack industry that the Link Family created, but to move faster, innovate harder and keep raising the bar. 

As part of the Link Snacks global enterprise, our team across EMEA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa) is focused on driving the growth of the real meat protein snack category with a strong emphasis on our brands: Jack Link’s (Beef Jerky, Biltong),  Peperami, BiFi and Minuets. We operate through a network of regional offices and production sites across Europe in Germany, Netherlands and United Kingdom. 

Dominating this space across the world takes a team. A team that runs together, succeeds together, and celebrates together. A team that’s full of relentless energy and spirit that can only be fueled by one thing: a fist full of our delicious meat snacks.  

But we’re not just about snacks; we’re driven by our core values: We team up, we tell it like it is, we own our game and shoot for the moon!  

Values we bring to life. Every. Single. Day. 

Make a difference in the world of branded protein snacking as Sales Manager Retail NL at Jack Link’s EMEA. 

Our spacious and modern HQ is located in the vibrant Amsterdam, and includes a highly international team, with more than 25 different nationalities. Our EMEA team is committed to continuing its impressive EMEA expansion, one bite at a time, and becoming the regional leader in branded protein snacks.

This position is based in Amsterdam and you will be reporting to the Country Sales Director Benelux.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Grow the BiFi and Jack Link’s brand and maximize profitable business development;
• Develop, lead and implement effective strategies for these customer to achieve maximum profitable growth.
• Manage and build excellent customer relationships making L.S.I. Netherlands B.V. a trusted business partner;
• Work in close collaborating with Operations, Commercial Finance, (Trade) Marketing and Category Management to make sure financial and commercial targets are met;
• Manage and execute retail media initiatives
• Provide accurate and timely sales forecasts;
• Manage customer budgets within guidelines;
• Lead and develop the Account Manager Superunie members & OOH
• Build and maintain a network within the industry;
• Embrace the Jack Link’s culture, incorporating its values into every day work life, acting as a culture ambassador and brand steward.

EU Citizenship and/or valid work permit is required. Please note that relocation assistance is not available for this position. All applications must be submitted in English, as it is the company’s corporate language.

• Educational background in Sales, Business Adminsitration, Marketing or similar field
• Proven track record as a sales professional with at least 4 to 7 years of (sales) work experience within the FMCG industry, preferably in Food Retail.
• English and Dutch bilingual
• You are able to work independent and self-motivated, you are a self-starter!
• By nature you are customer focused with strong negotiation and communication skills
• Your commercial and analytical skills are outstanding
• You drive results with a can do attitude and are capable to priortise when needed
• People Leaderhip experience will be an advantage

Our benefits  

At Jack Link’s EMEA, you’ll find a competitive compensation and benefits package that supports performance, flexibility, and employee well-being!  

• A competitive salary and excellent bonus scheme (above market)   

• In addition to public holidays, you will benefit from 27 days of paid annual leave to rest, recharge, and maintain a healthy work–life balance.  

• Hybrid working model, because we believe the future of work is based on a modern, adaptable, and agile workplace culture. 3 days from our office in Amsterdam and 2 home office days.   

• Pension Scheme, we support your long-term financial well-being through a company-supported pension plan.  

• Lunch on Mondays and nutritious snacks and fruit throughout the week 

• Access to ClassPass Subscription, offering a wide range of fitness and wellness activities to support your physical and mental well-being.  

• WFH allowance & commuting allowance, to help cover your travel costs between home and the office.  

• You will be part of a vibrant, dynamic, and international team! Throughout the year, we organize a variety of team activities and initiatives designed to strengthen collaboration, encourage knowledge sharing, and foster a strong sense of belonging.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer  

Jack Link’s EMEA provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law.