Koppert Cress, located in the Westland region of the Netherlands, is a grower of natural, innovative ingredients that chefs can use to enhance the flavour, aroma, and presentation of their dishes. Our assortment consists of freshly sprouted seedlings (cresses) and other edible leaves and flowers (specialties) sourced from 100% natural, aromatic plants.
At Koppert Cress, we believe that gastronomy has the power to inspire and connect people. Our mission is clear: "Let's change the way we look at food." We aim to challenge chefs worldwide to look beyond standard ingredients and provide them with natural, surprising products that elevate taste, aroma, presentation, and overall dining experience.
By continuously innovating and investing in sustainability, health, and inspiration, we contribute to a new way of thinking about food, one that places respect for nature and humanity at its core, prioritizing creativity and quality.
As the Regional Account Manager Foodservice France, you will be the face of Koppert Cress in the South-Eastern region of France. You will build long-term relationships with distributors, leading chefs and other professionals in the gastronomy sector. Leveraging your experience and local network, you will identify opportunities and, together with your colleagues, capitalize on them.
You will begin by developing a concrete annual plan that aligns your commercial goals with a strategic approach. How will you maintain relationships with existing clients? How will you approach promising new accounts? How will you translate trends in the hospitality industry into actions that align with our product range? You will coordinate this with your manager and actively collaborate with colleagues in the sales and marketing teams.
Working closely with our team, you will organize training sessions, inspiration events, and demonstrations. Through this collaboration, you will creatively and effectively introduce our products to both existing and new clients. You understand the market; they understand the flavours, and together, you will delight the customer.
Although you have an independent role in your region, you are never alone. You will regularly consult with colleagues both domestically and internationally, share insights and best practices, and work together to improve processes and strengthen our customer relationships. At Koppert Cress, we believe in teamwork, your successes are part of a collective ambition.
You will closely monitor developments in the foodservice industry and translate them into targeted actions. Acting as the link between the customer and the organization, you will ensure that needs, opportunities, and feedback are directed to the appropriate departments, whether that be product development, marketing, or logistics.
Introducing new products? You will do so carefully, with support from the team. You will create introduction plans, organize samplings, and guide the customer in using our products. Naturally, you will keep a close eye on sales figures and make timely adjustments to achieve objectives.
You will also be active digitally: recording your activities in the CRM system and utilizing social media to share our products and inspiration with your network.
In short: you are an entrepreneur, advisor, relationship manager, and team player, all in one, with a shared mission to further strengthen Koppert Cress's position within French gastronomy.
You will join an innovative and international family business that plays a leading role in the world of culinary innovation. At Koppert Cress, no day is the same, we adapt to the dynamics of gastronomy and strive to stay ahead. In this varied role, you will have ample space for initiative, entrepreneurship, and creativity.
We strongly believe in personal growth. Therefore, we invest in you through tailored training, workshops, and coaching. You will work with a passionate team that strengthens each other, both within and beyond national borders.
Naturally, we take good care of our people. We offer a competitive salary and attractive benefits that align with your role.
When you're at our headquarters in Monster, a healthy lunch awaits you in our own restaurant, Rob & Bob. We also place great value on connection: we regularly organize team outings, staff parties, and other activities that contribute to our familial character.
Are you a commercial networker with a passion for the foodservice market, an eye for opportunities, and a drive to make a real impact? Then we would love to meet you!
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our HR department at hr@koppertcress.com or call us at +31 174 242819. We are here to assist you!
Acquisition? No problem. After all, we are looking for the best match. We then consider the candidate as our (own) applicant.