EMPWR creates high quality nutritious and delicious bars.
Our company was founded in 2020 and has experienced remarkable growth ever since. We produce some of the most iconic and leading brands, setting the standard for taste and texture in the market. We’re active in The Netherlands, Croatia, USA, Canada and Belgium, with 1300 passionate employees.
As one talented team, we share a passion for high quality nutritious and delicious bars. Acting as entrepreneurs in our professions, we team up with each other on an exciting path to growth. EMPWR prioritizes employee safety and creates a motivating work environment that encourages collaboration and personal growth.
This year, we’re expanding even more and transform our operations into state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. With joined forces, we continue to grow.
Your challenge
Are you ready to take on the challenge of driving growth and building impactful partnerships in the UK retail market? As our Freelance Sales Manager for the UK retail sector, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our commercial success in the UK. You’ll establish relationships with high-potential retail prospects. You’ll act as the co-pilot for our UK commercial strategy, identifying growth opportunities and aligning customer needs with EMPWR.
Your responsibilities
Business Development & Market Expansion:
Identify, research, and onboard new high-value retail clients in the UK.
Conduct thorough market research to drive growth and maintain insights into industry trends, product innovation, and market opportunities.
Deal Negotiation & Revenue Growth:
Lead negotiations and secure agreements, including pricing and contract terms, to achieve ambitious revenue targets.
Strategic Account Management:
Develop and sustain strong, trust-based relationships with strategic retail accounts.
Understand client needs and business goals to align EMPWR’s solutions effectively.
Manage client product portfolios, proactively proposing innovations and monitoring new product development.
Collaboration & Cross-Functional Leadership:
Collaborate seamlessly with internal teams, including R&D, Supply Chain, and Quality, ensuring customer needs are met with precision and excellence.
Serve as the critical link between customer demands and internal capabilities.
Forecasting & Reporting:
Regularly update and maintain accurate sales forecasts and performance reports for your clients.
Customer Satisfaction:
Exceed client expectations through exceptional service and support, driving retention and long-term loyalty.
Travel Commitment:
Travel within the UK to meet clients and visit our headquarters in Belgium (30%).
Your profile
We’re looking for a dynamic and results-driven professional with a passion for building strong client relationships and delivering growth.
Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field.
Over 4 years of experience in commercial management, preferably within the food industry.
Proven track record in retail account management or product management.
Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Analytical mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Entrepreneurial spirit, always seeking to refine or innovate processes.
Solid organizational and time-management capabilities.
In-depth understanding of the latest nutrition trends.
Native English proficiency.
Flexible, adaptable, and open to travel as needed.
Resilient and ready to tackle challenges head-on.
What we offer
An autonomous position with a broad range of responsibilities within an internationally strong-growing and dynamic company with an excellent reputation and a strong brand.
A vibrant and entrepreneurial environment with focus on growth, health, and sustainability.
Motivating salary package and a number of fringe benefits in line with your added value.
Join us and help shape the future of healthy snacking!
Belgium: why it's worth it to work with us
Raising the bar every day together
We are not about pre-defined career paths, hierarchical ladders, and bureaucratic conventions. We are a company for people who make their ideas happen from the meeting room to the market. Together. That’s EMPWR.
Innovation is exciting and at the heart of everything we do
By pushing the boundaries of science and technology, we are reshaping the future of healthy snacking. And you can be a part of it, at our HQ in Ghent where we translate ideas into prototypes and guide customers to their perfect product.
EMPWR is dynamic and fast-paced – are you?
We grow fast today and will grow even faster in the future. That's why we’re looking for people who want to speed up the pace of the market together with us. So, if you’re ready to grow into the best version of yourself... let’s go and push the throttle.
What I love most about EMPWR is how we always challenge the status quo. In the past, protein bars were perceived as chewy, hard, grainy, and overall unpleasant to eat. At EMPWR, we proved that a protein bar can be something delicious. We don’t just sit back and think that we cracked the code. Every day we are looking for ways to innovate and bring new concepts to the nutritional bar market.
Louise Delhaye - R&D, Ghent, Belgium
EMPWR is a company where I’m challenged to try new things every day. It’s unique to get the opportunity to learn so much, at such a fast pace. I am encouraged to take initiative and be pro-active, but I feel safe because I know EMPWR has my back when needed.
Emmelie Vercaemst - HR - Ghent, Belgium
Where we work
We’re on the 8th floor with a great view on the skyline. The Blue Towers are centrally located near Ghent and easily accessible by car and bike. In this vibrant area you won’t go hungry either. Besides our pantry of high-protein bars, there’s plenty of food stores and restaurants nearby.
Our headquarters has a well-equipped lab where our team makes prototypes that allow us to evaluate on the spot and push our innovations one step further. Always being this close to the product is an enormous advantage for the teams and fuels our passion for our product even further.
EMPWR Ghent has a young team and a vigorous vibe. We never waste an opportunity for fun, whether it’s a BBQ, a quiz, a drink or all three at the same time. If that sound like a place where you would fit in, you know where to find us.