Helprise

Key Account Manager - Modern Retail

Helprise  •  Poznań, PL (Remote)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Key Account Manager to join a growing company operating in the food manufacturing industry In this role, you will be responsible for developing strategic partnerships with key modern retail chains across Poland, driving sales growth, and successfully introducing new products to the market.

The ideal candidate has proven experience working with major retail chains, with hands-on experience managing the Żabka account being a mandatory requirement You will also be responsible for developing cooperation with other leading retailers, including Lidl, Biedronka, Kaufland, and other modern trade customers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and expand cooperation with key modern retail chains, including Żabka, Lidl, Biedronka, Kaufland, and other strategic customers.
  • Build and maintain long-term relationships with buyers and key decision-makers.
  • Lead commercial negotiations and manage customer agreements.
  • Prepare commercial offers, sales plans, and business development initiatives.
  • Deliver agreed sales targets and business objectives.
  • Drive successful product listings and coordinate new product launches within retail networks.
  • Identify new business opportunities and expand product distribution.
  • Monitor sales performance, market trends, and competitor activities.
  • Collaborate closely with Marketing, Supply Chain, Operations, and other cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of commercial initiatives.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Key Account Manager within the FMCG or food industry.
  • Proven experience managing the Żabka account.
  • Demonstrated success in listing and launching new products within the Żabka retail network.
  • Experience working with other modern retail chains such as Lidl, Biedronka, Kaufland, or similar.
  • Strong understanding of modern retail buying processes and commercial negotiations.
  • Established relationships with retail buyers and key decision-makers.
  • Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
  • Strong commercial mindset with a results-oriented approach.
  • Ability to work independently and effectively manage multiple priorities.
  • Good command of English.

Benefits

  • The opportunity to join a growing company in the food manufacturing industry.
  • A key role with a real impact on the company's commercial growth and retail strategy.
  • A dynamic and collaborative working environment.
  • Competitive salary and an attractive performance-based bonus scheme.
  • The necessary tools and support to succeed in your role.
Helprise

About Helprise

Helprise is a company based in Switzerland that provides top talent and proven know-how to transform, optimize, and run business processes with measurable results. We help organizations move faster and smarter by designing solutions that combine proximity, flexibility, and scale without unnecessary complexity.

Our services include Team Extension, Function-as-a-Service, Captive-as-a-Service, and Advisory giving clients seamless access to expertise and delivery capacity tailored to their needs. With headquarters in Switzerland, nearshore operations in Poland, and offshore teams in India and Ghana, we bring together reliability, diversity, and reach in a single model that adapts to the pace and ambition of our clients.

We specialize in Finance & Accounting, HR, IT, Procurement, Project & Program Management, and other support and operational functions. Our Advisory Practice focuses on business and process transformation, delivered by practitioners with decades of real operational experience. Unlike traditional consulting, we don’t observe from a distance - we have lived the challenges our clients face and know how to turn strategy into execution.

At Helprise, we work as true partners: combining Swiss precision with global delivery to create solutions that are pragmatic, resilient, and ready for the future.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Zug, CH
Year Founded
2016
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