At Blackhawk Network (BHN), we empower businesses by offering the world’s largest network of branded payment solutions. From gift cards and e-gifts to corporate payouts and rewards, we deliver innovative, seamless solutions globally through our network of over 400,000 consumer touchpoints.

Job Title: Account Manager II

Contract: 7 Months, Opportunity for Indefinite Term

Workplace: Hybrid – 3 days in office per week in office in Amsterdam, near Museumplein

Hours: 40

Reports to: Director, Partner Sales

We are forming an exciting new team to collaborate with the largest Dutch and international grocery retailers. As a Account Manager II, you will work closely with a senior Account Manager to manage relationships with major international grocery retailers and oversee smaller accounts within this market.

What You’ll Do

• Forecasting : Assist the senior account manager in forecasting and managing the P&L for the Dutch market, ensuring delivery to plan.
• Long-Term Growth Plans: Develop and implement long-term growth plans for the Dutch market, ensuring annual delivery against those plans.
• Relationship Management: Maintain strong relationships with the senior team both internally and externally through relationship building and key meetings (Quarterly Business Reviews, Annual Senior Leadership meetings).
• New Distribution Channels: Develop the region through key new distribution channels.
• Strategic Initiatives: Ensure the successful execution of strategic initiatives to drive market growth.
• Market Analysis: Monitor and analyse market trends to identify opportunities for expansion and improvement.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in a highly commercial environment, preferably in retail and/or gift cards.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to form new relationships and quickly gain trust.
• Strong analytical, commercial, and presentation skills.
• Credibility and ability to build relationships with senior management across all levels and departments.
• Innovative and positive attitude with problem-solving abilities; able to juggle multiple priorities and influence decisions.
• Multi-lingual: Preferred native languages are Dutch and English, but additional languages would be preferred (Spanish, Italian, French); willingness and ability to travel.

What We Offer

• Annual Leave: 25 annual leave days per annum plus 8% holiday allowance- payable in May, hawk appreciation days and volunteer time to give back, plus a day off for your birthday.
• Pension: The Netherlands pension contribution level is 3.2% for each the employee and employer.
• Compensation travel expenses: reimbursement for what a employee has spent if with public transport. If an employee travels by bike, scooter or car, they receive 0,23 cent per km. Incentive
• Team Activities: Annual sports events like golf & padel, office group activities and biweekly lunches, daily fruit and snacks also available at the office
• Wellbeing Platform: Virtual fitness classes Wellbeing e-learning Mental Health resources
• Flyers: our leading recognition programme with financial rewards.
• Flexible working: Hybrid working (2-3 days in the office) our office in the centre of Amsterdam, near Museumplein
• Bicycle scheme: Lease bicycle plan

Candidate Journey at BHN

• Stage 1: Shortlisting of suitable candidates
• Stage 2: Screening Call
• Stage 3: Interview(s) with Hiring Manager(s)
• Stage 4: Feedback/Hired

Join us and be part of a company that’s shaping the future of branded payments. Apply today and take the next step in your career!