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BEHIND THE REFRESHING PRIVATE LABEL SUCCESS

At Back to Basics, we supply retailers around the world with innovative private label gum, mints, chews, and more. We’re a fast-growing company with strong values and big ambitions for the future.

Our success is driven by passionate people working closely together to create real results. That’s why we’re always looking for new colleagues who value collaboration, creativity, and responsibility.

We offer a flexible work setup, including the option to work from home two days a week, and a dynamic environment where freedom and trust go hand in hand. With high employee satisfaction and a clear growth plan developed together with our team and board, we're ready for the next chapter — and we hope you'll be part of it.

Check out our open positions below – or send us an unsolicited application. We’d love to hear from you!

INTERESTED?

Check out our open positions

or send us an unsolicited application.

We’d love to hear from you!

KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER

WESTERN COUNTRIES

Do you want to be a key driving force in a well‑established, growth‑oriented FMCG company with strong values, high employee engagement, and short decision-making processes?

At Back to Basics, work is fun. We are a dynamic and growth-focused company delivering fresh‑mouth products such as chewing gum, mints, and hard‑boiled candy under private label brands to major retail chains worldwide.

Are you motivated by creating growth in an international customer landscape – from traditional retailers to soft discounters across Europe and the USA? Then this is your opportunity!

THE ROLE

- KEY RESPONSIBILITY FOR PRIVATE LABEL SALES

As Key Account Manager for the Western markets (Benelux, France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, UK, USA), you will hold a central responsibility for private label sales to some of Europe’s and the USA’s strongest retail chains. You will:

Further develop existing customers in the segment
Drive canvassing and new business with major retail chains
Build relationships with decision-makers and understand their commercial processes
Prepare quotations, manage sales processes, and negotiate framework agreements
Participate in international trade fairs such as ISM, PLMA, etc.
Deliver market and product analyses that document potential and support decision-making
Work closely with Project Management, Sourcing, Finance, and Quality to ensure strong launches

You will have clear ownership of your markets with the freedom to develop your own sales plan.

WHY CHOOSE THIS JOB?

Real influence: You work closely with and report directly to the CEO, playing a central role in the company’s commercial direction.

Success and strong economy: Many years of positive development in both top and bottom line. Strong reference retailers with long-term international partnerships.

Flat organization & high well-being: No micromanagement – you get responsibility, trust, and room to use your experience.

Great colleagues & strong culture: Top Great Place to Work scores, high seniority, and happy colleagues who highlight flexibility, collaboration, and professional development.

Clear strategy & strong owners: The company has a business plan with clear growth targets, a dynamic CEO, a professional leadership team, and strong ownership support. The sales organization is now being strengthened with this newly created role.

YOU ARE A GREAT FIT IF YOU

Have solid experience as a Key Account Manager or International Sales Manager
Understand retail structure, decision processes, and margin logic
Have drive, commercial acumen, and the courage to pursue new customers while developing existing ones
Thrive with freedom under responsibility and can structure your own markets
Speak Danish and English – German or French is a plus but not essential • Have an FMCG background, preferably within private label

YOUR EDUCATION

You have a commercial education such as Cand.merc., HD, HA, or similar – but experience and commercial strength are most important.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Workplace: Live centrally in Denmark within commuting distance to the office in Vejle
Travel: Trade fairs and customer activities as needed
Compensation: Competitive package with pension, bonus, etc., aligned with your competencies

CONTACT

Please send your motivated application and CV to

CSS@FoodCareer.dk or call FoodCareer,

Christian Saabye Simonsen, at +45 51 30 68 66.

Christian is happy to elaborate on the position and answer any questions. All inquiries are handled with full confidentiality.

The position will be filled as soon as possible.

CERTIFIED AS A

GREAT PLACE TO WORK

We are proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work– an award based entirely on the voices of our own team. This reflects a culture shaped by trust, care, and shared responsibility, creating an environment where people feel supported, valued, and able to grow. The certification confirms what we’ve built together and motivates us to keep strengthening it.

As an international company specializing in private‑label confectionery, we know that great products start with great people. Our team is the foundation of everything we do, and this recognition highlights the commitment and passion they bring every day.

believe everyone has the opportunity to be recognized and appreciated.

of our employees say that management acknowledges unintentional mistakes as a natural part of the job.

feel that people care about each other here.

of our employees look forward to coming to work.

say that management is honest and ethical in its business practices.

agree that Back to Basics is a truly great place to work – all things considered.