Are you the new Trade Marketer at Farm Frites, with experience in a similar role and eager to work for a fast-growing international family-owned company in the agri-food sector? Then keep reading!
We are looking for a:
Trade Marketer Southern Europe
40 hours/week, remote (based in France or Spain) or at our IHQ in Oudenhoorn/Hellevoetsluis (NL)
Farm Frites is a major international player in the foodservice sector. The company serves foodservice operators in over 100 countries with fries, potato specialties, and appetizers. Farm Frites is growing and aims to further expand its leading position worldwide.
Your Role:
As Trade Marketer Southern Europe, your focus is on further developing the Farm Frites brand within the foodservice market in Southern Europe (France, Spain, Italy, and Portugal). You work closely with Sales and other Marketing disciplines to advise, support, and deliver customer-focused solutions that meet the needs of wholesalers, entrepreneurs, and their guests.
You are responsible for developing and implementing Trade Marketing plans in Southern Europe within Farm Frites International.
You work closely with the sales team, particularly in the area of National Key Accounts. You think conceptually to inspire these clients to partner with Farm Frites and play a key role in strengthening relationships with existing National Key Accounts.
Using your knowledge and data on market trends and customer needs, you help shape various concepts and define go-to-market strategies together with sales for different channels.
You are jointly responsible for building and growing the Farm Frites A-brand through customer-focused solutions, promotions, activations, trade shows, and hospitality events.
You are part of the Trade Marketing team, led by the Global Head of Trade Marketing, with colleagues across various global regions. You report to the Senior Trade Marketer Central Western Europe (CWE).
Your Team:
Trade Marketing is part of the Global Marketing team (approx. 40 FTE). The Trade Marketer Southern Europe role is part of the CWE Trade Marketing Team. You’ll work closely with the sales teams in France, Spain, Italy, and Portugal. You’ll also collaborate with Product Marketing, Brand & Communication, and Market Intelligence teams within Farm Frites.
Education and Skills:
Bachelor’s/Master’s level education or equivalent working experience
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Trade/Channel Marketing or Sales, preferably in the food industry; B2B experience is a strong plus
Fluent in French and English
Positive, proactive, and results-driven mindset with strong communication skills
Analytical and able to handle data and large volumes of information
Experience in launching new products and concepts
Self-starter who works independently
Willingness to travel (max. 10%)
Are You a Farm Friter?
You are action-oriented and always keep the customer in mind. You have a no-nonsense attitude and make practical decisions.
You are engaged and feel responsible for Farm Frites' growth.
You enjoy working with colleagues to achieve the best results. Open and direct communication is essential.
You are creative, flexible, and able to adapt plans quickly when opportunities arise. We are entrepreneurial—and want to stay that way!
You are results-oriented and constantly looking for ways to improve.
You are passionate, enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and proud of it!
What Do We Offer You?
Farm Frites is a key global player in the agri-food industry, but also a true family business. Headquartered in the Netherlands, we operate multiple production sites and sales offices around the world. Our company is growing rapidly, making it a challenging and dynamic place to work. We offer our employees the opportunity to develop their individual talents and achieve their personal goals. Want to be part of this growing company? Then now is the time to apply!
How to Apply:
You can apply via the link on our website:
https://www.werkenbijfarmfrites.com/vacatures – including your CV and motivation letter.
For more information, you can email our Recruitment Team at: Recruitment@Farmfrites.com
Would you like to work at Farm Frites? Then we look forward to receiving your application! That is how it works:
Apply for a vacancy that interests you by clicking the button for the relevant position and complete the application form. You will receive a confirmation of your application via email.
Our recruiters will review your application and assess whether you are a good match for Farm Frites and the relevant position.
We will then contact you within 10 days to invite you for an interview or to inform you that, unfortunately, you are not being considered for the position.
We look forward to meeting you! After this conversation, we may invite you for a follow-up interview, depending on the position.
An assessment may be part of the process.
If we’re both happy, we’ll make you an offer and happily welcome you as a Farm Friter!
Since 1971, we grow the tastiest potatoes. We are committed to nature, proud of our farmers' heritage. Farm Frites is pure, authentic, passionate; together with our growers we are working around the clock to make a difference. Straight from the fields, our potatoes are carefully taken care of and processed into fries. That farmland is our foundation. It is invaluable to Farm Frites! And so are the more than 1,500 employees that work for Farm Frites, all over the world. That's why we do everything we do in the most sustainable way and respect people and planet. Where quality comes first ... and taste! You can see it and you can taste it.
Worldwide, more and more people enjoy fries. Not only in the Western world, but also increasingly in Asia and Latin America. We have contributed to this growth. And we continue to do so. It's very simple: We want to make the tastiest fries.