Founder | Sales Accelerator Program Benelux
"Imagine having the opportunity to shape the future of retail." L is launching an International Sales Accelerator Program—a 12-month development initiative across five European markets designed to cultivate the next generation of sales leadership.
This is not classroom-based training. From day one, participants lead client conversations and key commercial opportunities. The program emphasizes data-driven insights, AI-powered tools, senior stakeholder engagement, commercial strategy development, and long-term partnership building through L’s "Built to Grow" framework.
Three core development areas
- Think like a commercial winner: create momentum and influence stakeholders; navigate complex negotiations; build resilience for market success
- Master Total Store Impact proposition: integrate loyalty, data, retail media, digital activation, and customer engagement; solve retailer challenges with measurable impact
- Build strategic sales expertise: manage complex opportunities and buying centers; map stakeholders and develop winning account strategies; leverage AI-powered sales tools
Key responsibilities
- Build relationships with senior stakeholders at leading European grocery retailers
- Create business opportunities using local market knowledge
- Develop new commercial opportunities
- Build data-driven value propositions and business cases
- Support negotiations and convert opportunities into growth
- Collaborate across delivery, analytics, operations, and customer success functions
Required qualifications
- Commercial instinct and opportunity recognition ability
- Sales, business development, consulting, recruitment, or similar commercial experience
- Retail or FMCG background preferred
- Fluent in Dutch and English
- Willingness to travel internationally
- Curiosity, resilience, and enthusiasm for building in dynamic environments
Application process
- Submit CV with YouTube video (English) explaining fit for program
- Phone screening with recruiter
- Assessment including cognitive test, English test, and questionnaire
- First interview with P&C and Sales Director
- Final interview with General Manager and CHRO
- Job offer; program starts January 2027
