IC IH Account Manager - Superunie + Hard Discount

Note: Deadline for applying is 23.59 the day before the Job Posting End Date.

UNILEVER IS LOOKING FOR AN IC IH Account Manager - Superunie + Hard Discount

Scope: Account Manager – Superunie & Hard Discount

Reports to: Key Account Manager – Superunie & Hard Discount

Location: Reguliersdwarsstraat 63 | 1017 BK | Amsterdam | The Netherlands

Full-time: Yes

Local conditions apply  

For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position and for this vacancy in principle we will consider candidates based in the set locations. If you are based outside of these locations and you are interested to apply, please feel free to do so but at this stage we will not take your application forward. We will only consider your application if a decision is made to also recruit outside of the set locations.

The Ice Cream division at Unilever is preparing to stand on its own, aiming to become an independent, EUR 8.3 billion publicly listed company by the end of 2025. We’re on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company.​ A place where growth, innovation, founder and ownership mentality, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences - transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories.​ Because we know, life tastes better with ice cream.​

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers’ businesses. Growing our people’s careers.​ Growth begins with empowerment. So we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments – and having fun doing it.​  

With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry.  We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations.  

We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of The Magnum Ice Cream Company as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen before the end of 2025.  

We dream big but keep things simple to act fast.​ 

If you want to grow with us, make an impact, and shape the future of Ice Cream, this is the place for you! 

JOB PURPOSE:

As the Account Manager for Superunie & Hard Discount, you will play a crucial role in managing and optimizing our sales channels, including key Superunie retailers and Hard Discount accounts like Aldi and Lidl. Your focus will be on building strong relationships with customers and ensuring their needs are met. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about sales, has a proactive mindset, and enjoys working in a dynamic environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Account Management: Oversee the commercial performance of Superunie and Hard Discount accounts.

• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of 1 FTE and 1 intern, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives.

• Negotiations: Lead negotiations with your Superunie retail members and coordinate Hard Discount deals locally in collaboration with the international sales team.

• Customer Relations: Act as the primary contact for key Superunie & Hard Discount retailers and foster strong relationships.

• Stakeholder Management: Coordinate with marketing, supply chain, finance, CSP, and international sales teams of Aldi and Lidl to ensure (global) alignment and strategy execution.

• Customer Advocacy: Serve as the voice of the customer internally, ensuring their needs and feedback are communicated and addressed.

• Business Planning: Develop and implement Joint Business Plans (JBP) with key customers to drive mutual growth and success.

• Entrepreneurial Mindset: Identify and capitalize on new business opportunities, driving innovation and growth within accounts.

• Sustainability: minimize business waste by ensuring obsolete management towards your customers and turn this into a commercial opportunity.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years in (junior) account management, with a preference for experience working with Superunie and/or Hard Discount retailers.

• Language: Native Dutch speaker, a good level of English, both written and spoken.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, or a related field.

• Track Record: Proven history of delivering results and achieving commercial targets.

SKILLS:

• Negotiation skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.

• A proactive and entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to identify and seize new opportunities.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

• You bring a growth mindset, strong commercial focus, and a passion for results. We’re looking for someone who:

  • Takes ownership and sets high standards

  • Delivers results with energy and speed

  • Builds inclusive, high-performing teams

  • Leads with purpose and humility

  • Understands consumers deeply

  • Thinks strategically and acts decisively

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

• A unique mix of global scale & start-up spirit—€8.3bn powerhouse with an agile, entrepreneurial mindset. We’re building a new high growth Ice Cream company from the ground up. ​

• Career without limits—42 markets, international opportunities, and fast tracked growth. ​

• A performance-driven culture—Freedom to act, disrupt and grow – your success is measured by impact.​

• A company that celebrates joy, innovation, and purpose—We create extraordinary careers, just like our ice cream creates extraordinary moments.

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

Unilever is the place where you can be yourself and bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. We offer an exciting & dynamic work environment where you can make things happen. Furthermore, we offer some great reward and benefits!   

• Attractive total remuneration package; excellent company pension, bonus and share scheme.  

• Flexible cross-disciplinary career opportunities and a wealth of training opportunities & wellbeing resources whenever and wherever.   

• Plenty of company-paid holidays to further ensure your work-life balance is maintained.   

• We encourage an inclusive culture, which comes to life with interchangeable public holidays, paid paternity leave of 6 weeks and our transgender policy.   

• Under the Hybrid Working principles, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 40% in the office or at customers, suppliers or partners to connect and collaborate.  For the time you work from home, we will ensure you are well equipped. When you are at the office, you can enjoy our tasty canteen with prepped food and own products. 

• Informal culture and being the first one trying our new products.    

• My Fitness Plan (reduction on your Fitness Subscription).  

• Home work allowance 

• Company laptop and mobile phone 

• Green Mobility Policy 

EXCITED?

Join Unilever and our team! To apply, you must do so online. Please do not forget to upload your CV and a motivation letter.  Your application will be reviewed against our requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date to provide you with an update on the status of your application.  

Looking forward to meeting you!    

Please note this is a Direct Search led by Unilever. Applications from agencies will not be accepted, nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs.   

Equal Opportunity Employer: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, parenthood, pregnancy or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against.

By highlighting the gender diversity at the workplace, Unilever encourages women equally men to apply. If you look for a job after a long career break or after any type of leave, do not hesitate to apply.

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