Key Account Manager Retail UK

Libeert, a family-owned chocolate specialist with more than 100 years of craftsmanship, is on an exciting growth journey. With an ambitious innovation pipeline, strong sustainability commitments, and a beloved range of seasonal hollow figures, chocolate blocks, and private-label products, they are now ready to strengthen UK presence even further. To accelerate this expansion, Libeert is looking for a Key Account Manager Retail UK.

The driving force behind Libeert’s success in the UK Retail landscape

Managing a portfolio that includes leading UK-retailers, you will balance nurturing strong existing partnerships with hunting new strategic opportunities. You will grow sales in private-label chocolate blocks. In the next phase, take a role in developing sales in branded seasonal assortments. This is a role where entrepreneurship, ownership, and influence truly matter.

What you’ll take ownership of

• Strengthen and expand long-standing partnerships with top-tier UK-retailers
• Lead negotiations, category discussions, and joint business planning
• Develop long-term strategic partnerships in private label
• Translate customer needs into winning proposals together with Libeert’s QA, production, marketing and customer service teams
• Identify, pitch and win new retail prospects to broaden UK distribution
• Monitor market dynamics, competitive movements, and margin opportunities
• Report directly to the Global Sales Manager

Results-driven with strong retailer insight

Requirements

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience
• Proven success in UK FMCG Retail key accountmanagement, private brand
• Fluent in English (C1/C2) and ideally also Dutch
• Understanding of UK retail culture and shopper behaviour

Competencies

• Strong negotiation power and business acumen
• Proactive: you spot opportunities early and act fast
• Resilient, agile, and comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution
• Strong relationship-builder, able to engage at all levels, both internally and with buyers, product developers and technical managers
• A mindset rooted in integrity, respect, and open communication

What makes this opportunity truly irresistible?

• Join a family-owned company fueled by passion, craftsmanship, and innovation. Become part of a warm, entrepreneurial environment where your ideas are heard and where you can genuinely make a difference.
• Real influence in one of Libeert’s most strategic growth markets. Step into a role with visibility and impact. You’ll help shape the company’s future and see the results of your work come to life.
• Grow in a friendly, fast-moving environment built on trust. Enjoy autonomy, room to experiment, and a supportive team that celebrates collaboration and initiative.
• A highly competitive package that rewards your contribution. Benefit from an attractive salary, bonus plan, company car with fuel card, insurance coverage, and 25 vacation days.
• Wellness meets indulgence. Libeert promotes healthy living while still treating you to delicious Belgian chocolate. The best of both worlds!

Location

Komen (BE), role requires regular on-site collaboration in Belgium (≈2 days/week)

Libeert has entrusted the recruitment and selection for this position to Ceres Recruitment. Further information can be obtained by reaching out to Christine Coucke +32468036887.