Retail Sales Manager

    Westfalia Fruit

    🇳🇱 Poeldijk, Netherlands
    E-Commerce
    Hybrid
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    Work Type

    On-site

    Vertical

    E-Commerce

    Source

    arbeitnow

    Language

    🇳🇱 Dutch

    About this role

    Come and join the leading #avoexperts 🥑Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce – 365 days a year & across the globe.

    With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avoexperts and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa. We’re looking for a Retail Sales Manager to join our team in, Poeldijk, Netherlands.

    The Retail Sales Manager is responsible for driving sales and business growth for avocados, with some involvement in mangos, across wholesale and select retail accounts across Europe. This role focuses on expanding market presence, developing strategic partnerships, and implementing targeted sales strategies to optimize performance in key product categories.

    Responsibilities include:Identify and secure high-value partnerships with wholesalers, retailers, and key players — with a strong focus on avocados.Conduct in-depth market research to track trends, understand customer needs, and outpace competitors.Attend major industry events, build pipelines, and expand brand visibility across new and existing markets.Develop and execute targeted sales strategies for avocados and mangoes — aligned with company growth goals.Use data-driven insights to spot risks, uncover opportunities, and boost sales performance.Deliver accurate sales forecasts to support strategic planning and product development initiatives.Cultivate long-term, trust-based relationships with wholesale and retail clients to drive repeat business.Act as a reliable problem-solver, ensuring top-tier customer service and satisfaction.Collaborate across departments to ensure pricing accuracy, stock

    Selling Motion

    Prospecting

    Channel / Partner

    Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances

    Buyer Persona

    C-Suite

    Selling to executive decision-makers

    Requirements at a Glance

    Bachelor's Degree·Required

    Typical Day — Sales Manager

    Executive deal support3–5/week
    Forecast & commit2×/week
    Strategic deal coaching3–5/week

    Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.

    E-Commerce — Interview Intel

    Typical Sales Cycle

    14–60 days (SMB merchants) · 2–6 months (enterprise retail)

    Common Buyer Objections

    • "Platform migration is too risky mid-season"
    • "Our current solution is "good enough""
    • "Need to see ROI within first quarter"
    • "Integration with our fulfillment stack"

    Key Industry Metrics

    GMV (Gross Merchandise Value)Conversion RateAOV (Average Order Value)CAC:LTV RatioReturn RateCart Abandonment Rate

    Hot Topics to Reference

    • • Social commerce and TikTok Shop
    • • AI-powered personalization
    • • Headless commerce architecture
    • • Same-day delivery expectations

    Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.

    Tags

    Food & Beverages
    Europe
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    Prepare 2-3 specific deal stories with quantifiable outcomes
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
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