Sales Excellence Manager

Seniority Level : Associate

Ownership

Sales Excellence Manager - België en Nederland

Step into the role of Sales Excellence Manager within our Commercial Team at the world’s largest brewery , home to a portfolio of over 500 beers, including iconic brands like Leffe, Corona, Bud, and Tripel Karmeliet. In this position, you’ll have the opportunity to optimize our sales processes , inspire teams , and elevate performance to new heights. Based at our Leuven headquarters and partly at our Breda office in the Netherlands, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving the success of our brands across both the catering and retails industries . If you're a persuasive communicator , a strategic thinker , and a proactive problem-solver with a passion for sales and excellence – this is your moment. Read on to discover what this role has in store for you!

Who we are :

Brewing the world’s most loved beers and building brands consumers love, AB InBev is where ownership, ambition, and action thrive.

We empower you to dream big, lead change, and create a long-lasting legacy. ​

We value relentless problem-solvers who take accountability, embrace challenges, and turn bold goals into results through resilience and hard work. ​

That’s Who We Are : Come and OWN IT!

We are the world’s biggest brewer! Headquartered in Leuven, Belgium, we have opportunities across Europe in Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Luxembourg, Germany, Italy, the Czech Republic, the UK, Ireland, and Spain. Two key parts of our ecosystem are Budweiser Brewing Group (BBG) in the UK and Compañía Cervecera de Canarias (CCC) in the Canary Islands.

We are proud to have a team of 155,000 colleagues representing 135 nationalities and to operate 28 breweries across Europe.

Key responsibilities :

Rollout a new Sales Management System across the markets

Drive standardization and optimization of our sales processes and routines

Own and manage the sales self-assessment process within the management system

Conduct in-field audits to validate the accuracy and completeness of the self-assessments

Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Sales Intelligence, Customer Experience and other departments

Drive change, supporting teams through the transition with training, clear communication, and hands-on support

Monitor performance metrics and KPIs, identifying gaps and opportunities

Develop and deliver training programs and materials to support capability building and adoption of best practices

Benchmark internal and external best practices on management systems that could be implemented into our Sales Management System

Report progress and outcomes to senior leadership, providing actionable insights and recommendations

You will be working from our Leuven HQ and partly in our Breda office in The Netherlands

Who We’re Looking For :

A bilingual communicator fluent in English and Dutch , with French as a nice bonus.

An operational thinker who naturally sees structure and loves optimizing processes.

A change driver who embraces transformation and brings others along with clarity and confidence.

A collaborative team player who navigates cross-functional environments with ease.

An analytical mind who translates data into actionable insights.

A detail-oriented auditor at heart, with previous control or audit experience being a plus.

Someone with a solid understanding of the HoReCa or retail industry , or eager to learn fast.

Next to our competitive base salary, we put our people first by providing on-top benefits :

Competitive Bonus.

A Flexible Rewards system - (smartphone, bike lease, internet at home, Extra pension Plan, etc.).

Quarterly vouchers to taste our delicious beers.

Compensation & seniority days in addition to legal holidays (40 Days total).

Meal vouchers, allowances, gift per company policy.

A unique Parental leave.

Competitive Life insurance, disability & medical plan.

Learning & Development opportunities (LinkedIn Learning / Workday Learning / Mentoring).

Multiple Physical & Mental Wellbeing support Initiatives.

Don’t check every box? No worries! If you’re enthusiastic, ambitious, and eager to learn, with the right motivation and mindset, we’ve got your back. We’ll guide you to become a successful Sales Excellence Manager, learning, growing, and thriving alongside a team that’s invested in your success. Passion and drive can take you far, let’s build your future together!

BUILD YOUR CAREER WITH US

We recruit for mindset, ambition, and cultural fit.

UNIQUE CULTURE

We are proud to be part of something bigger than ourselves and are passionate about building upon our company’s long legacy.We believe in collaboration and candor, which results in a dynamic culture with open communication.

BRANDS EVERYONE LOVES

We are part of the collective, global history of beer. We are the proud makers of more than 500 iconic brands, from beloved international classics to local favorites.

GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES

Our people grow at the pace of their talent. We empower our people to learn, expand their perspectives, and unlock career growth. In an environment where commitment to excellence pays off, our people are able to deepen their impact and create a long-lasting legacy.

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