Sales Manager Retail Belux

Job Description --------------- **About the role** Are you ready to take full ownership of a high-impact retail business in Belgium and Luxembourg? At Kraft Heinz, we are looking for a **Sales Manager Retail Belux** to join our **Benelux Sales Leadership Team**. Reporting to the **Sales Director Retail Benelux**, you will lead the Retail Belux business with full accountability for commercial performance, customer development, and team leadership. This is a role for a strong commercial leader who combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution. You will shape channel strategy, lead key negotiations, grow senior customer relationships, and inspire a high-performing team in a dynamic and competitive market. **_Location: Berchem (Antwerp)_** **What you will do** As Sales Manager Retail Belux, you will: * Lead, coach and develop the Belux Retail sales team * Define and implement the Retail Belux channel strategy to drive profitable growth and market share * Own annual customer negotiations at both local and international level, in partnership with the relevant teams * Build and strengthen relationships with key retail customers and senior stakeholders * Drive business performance with full **P&L ownership** and accountability * Monitor, analyze and present monthly, quarterly and annual results * Lead the day-to-day commercial and operational performance of the Belgium and Luxembourg Retail business * Partner closely with cross-functional teams to deliver strong commercial execution and impactful activations * Leverage Kraft Heinz consumer platforms, such as Tomorrowland, with retail customers through 360-campaign activations that strengthen brand visibility, shopper engagement, and joint business impact. **What you bring** You are a commercially driven and people-focused leader who knows how to create momentum, build strong partnerships, and deliver results. We are looking for someone with: * A **Master’s degree** * Full professional proficiency in **Dutch, French and English** * **7+ years** of proven experience in the **Belux Retail channel** * Strong leadership experience, including team management and people development * Solid experience managing key retail customers in Belgium and Luxembourg * Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate data into action * Proven experience in complex negotiations and buying group management * A strong track record of delivering business growth and leading with ownership * Experience working cross-functionally on large-scale commercial or marketing initiatives * The confidence to operate autonomously in a visible leadership role **Who you are** You bring the mindset and behaviors needed to thrive at Kraft Heinz: * You are a strong communicator who can influence across all levels * You simplify complexity and turn strategy into action * You have sharp commercial instinct and a clear focus on results * You combine analytical strength with practical decision-making * You lead with energy, ownership and accountability * You build strong internal and external relationships with ease * You balance ambition with collaboration and empathy **What we offer** At Kraft Heinz, you will find an environment where you can make a real impact and grow your career. We offer: * An ambitious and fast-paced environment * A strong career development track * A competitive base salary and above market bonus structure * A permanent contract * A lease car is included * The opportunity to bring ideas to life and shape the future of the business Location(s) ----------- Antwerpen - Berchem   **Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes****.**