Key Account Manager

Job Title: Key Account Manager Department: Wholesale Commercial Team Who We Are Our French heart pulses through our international brand. With 100 years of heritage, we are future focused as we push ourselves and each other to connect every cook with personal stories and our rich legacy of food lovers to a lifestyle that inspires. Building beautiful products of the best quality that bring joy to people’s lives for generations. We want to ensure that the heart of every home beats from the kitchen. Through our values of PASSION, INTEGRITY, INNOVATION & EXCELLENCE, TEAMWORK we make Le Creuset a great place to work, celebrating our rich diversity. This is our Le Creuset Recipe for a Key Account Manager: Ingredients (What We’re Looking For) 1 Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field 5 years of seasoning in Key Account Management, preferably in the cosmetics, luxury, or retail sectors A generous helping of strategic negotiation skills at head office level A strong dash of analytical thinking, using data as your secret sauce A natural flair for premium brand positioning Fluency in Dutch, French, and English – essential for a Belux blend A valid driver’s license – travel throughout Belux and occasionally abroad required A self-starter attitude with entrepreneurial zest and leadership confidence Method (What You’ll Be Doing) Preheat your commercial instincts by developing and executing tailored account strategies. Stir in opportunities by nurturing existing wholesale relationships and prospecting new business. Fold in consistent brand representation across all sales channels, following global brand guidelines. Season generously with strong partnerships—build and maintain long-term relationships with key accounts. Whisk through negotiations to craft win-win commercial terms and trade marketing deals. Simmer Sell-In and Sell-Out performance monthly and yearly, adjusting seasoning as needed. Layer in Le Creuset’s brand presence in-store, ensuring the perfect customer experience. Blend well with Finance and leadership to forecast accurately and hit commercial targets. Keep fresh : Monitor SDA contracts, websites, and displays to maintain our selective distribution standards. Garnish with detailed account plans and ongoing performance reviews. Chef’s Competency Checklist Strategic Vision – Think big, cook smart. Analytical Thinking – Data is your bread and butter. Collaboration & Communication – A team player in every kitchen. Proactivity & Initiative – Don’t wait for the timer. Integrity – Keep it honest and professional. Problem Solving – Quick with solutions when things get sticky. Presentation Skills – Whether in a boardroom or on the shop floor, when you speak others listen. Time Management – You never overcook a deadline. Resilience & Tenacity – You can take the heat. Serving Suggestions (What You’ll Bring to the Table) You’ll be the essential link between our premium brand and our wholesale clients. You’ll ensure every B2B partner enjoys a consistent and elevated Le Creuset experience. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Finance, HR, and Back Office to bring everything together like the perfect dish. Join Our Table Our recipe is equal parts passion, hard work and fun with a culture as vibrant as our products. We constantly stretch ourselves and encourage our team mates to do the same. When you join Le Creuset, you become part of a dynamic team that focuses on innovation and collaboration. You are part of something bigger…from your first day to every moment thereafter, you’re going to love what you do as part of the Le Creuset family At Le Creuset , every piece tells a story—and so does every person. If you're ready to add your flavor to our legacy and help shape the future of our brand across Belux, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of something timeless.

Location: be, BE

Posted Date: 4/25/2025