Food United is a broker/ distributor focussing on the Benelux market. As food lovers, we solely operate on behalf of food brands. We offer foreign food manufacturers and brand owners the best and most efficient cooperation as a full service trade partner, to make their ambitions for the Benelux market a lasting success. Our team creates relevant added value for brand owners, trade partners and consumers. Starting with a common vision based on knowlegde, data and experience. As… Show more Food United is a broker/ distributor focussing on the Benelux market. As food lovers, we solely operate on behalf of food brands. We offer foreign food manufacturers and brand owners the best and most efficient cooperation as a full service trade partner, to make their ambitions for the Benelux market a lasting success. Our team creates relevant added value for brand owners, trade partners and consumers. Starting with a common vision based on knowlegde, data and experience. As our market got its unique features in respect of trade partners and consumer behavior, and also due to the fact that there is a continuous need for innovation and on-trend category development, we assure to be the experts in the segments we operate in. Experts taking care of both strategy and implementation. In close cooperation with everyone in the value chain, we do our utmost to reach and exceed the formulated business goals. Creating common interests in a highly professional and - most of all - inspiring way. The management team of Food United got more than 50 years of experience in the field of food and non-food distribution, both in marketing and sales. We are experts in what we do and know the secrets of a win-win partnership which is productive and successful. We work on efficient communications, overcoming cultural differences and invest in a good personal relationship with our partners. We operate an intergrated supply chain with our logistical service providers. Combined with a state-of-the-art administrative, financial and data infrastructure we truly offer 100% client oriented services in a decomplexifying way. Show less

Leading the Dutch sales team to accomplish growth for all the different food brands (20+) we represent. Building on leading brands like Lavazza, Del Monte, Uncle Ben's, Old el Paso, Riso Gallo and Dextro Energy, but also specialist brands like Sacla, Cardini's and Nissin and of course play the challengers role with new entrants like Filippo Berio olive oil and Geeta’s Indian food. We are here to bring added value, based on market knowhow, trade marketing analysis, strong relations and a wide… Show more Leading the Dutch sales team to accomplish growth for all the different food brands (20+) we represent. Building on leading brands like Lavazza, Del Monte, Uncle Ben's, Old el Paso, Riso Gallo and Dextro Energy, but also specialist brands like Sacla, Cardini's and Nissin and of course play the challengers role with new entrants like Filippo Berio olive oil and Geeta’s Indian food. We are here to bring added value, based on market knowhow, trade marketing analysis, strong relations and a wide range of experiences. Key responsibilities: Responsible for total sales and margin- Setting + realizing sales budget (> € 50 million)- Cooperatively developing commercial strategy- Secure translation of strategy -> account plans- Manage the retail sales team (7 fte)- Negotiations and contracting Responsible for new business development- Developing new business/ new brands in cooperation with marketing management- These new brands are within our current (7) categories preferably (, but not solely)- Multinationals, challengers, start-ups, both international and local Responsible for private label development- Manage several private label businesses with buying groups like AMS and EMD- Private label business mainly originating from our A-brand partners- Maximizing current contracts, and looking for growth opportunities (e.g.range extensions)- Tendering, negotiating and contracting Show less

Overall sales responsible for the Food Department in The Netherlands and leading a team of 6 (Key) Account Managers, through which we are realizing our goals and exploring new opportunities every day again!

Sales responsible (PL and branded) towards the leading dutch foodretailers. Developing high level partnerships to expand business in the defined categories: 'Fresh Delicacies', 'Coffee & Sweetners', 'Breakfast', 'Icecream', 'Canned Fruit' and 'Food of the World (= Italian, North-African and International kitchens)'