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
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 .
