Marlex is a leading Spanish human resources and recruitment consultancy specializing in talent acquisition, temporary staffing, and executive search. With over 30 years of experience and a network of more than 60 offices, the company serves a wide range of industries including aerospace, engineering, healthcare, and administration, positioning itself as one of the top HR firms in the country.

Headquartered in Catalonia, Marlex has a deep-rooted presence across the Spanish territory, with significant operations in Madrid and Barcelona. For international professionals, Marlex acts as a key gateway to the Spanish job market, frequently managing recruitment processes for high-tech sectors like mobility and defense that require multilingual talent and specialized technical expertise.

Founded in 1996 in Girona, Marlex began as a local recruitment firm before expanding nationwide. It has grown into one of the largest HR consultancies in Spain, focusing on proximity to both clients and candidates.

For international professionals

Operates a network of over 60 physical offices across Spain, providing extensive local market coverage.
Specializes in high-growth sectors for international talent, including Aerospace, Engineering, and IT.
Frequently manages recruitment for roles requiring multilingual capabilities, specifically English and French.
Acts as a primary recruiter for major industrial and technology hubs in Madrid, Barcelona, and Andalusia.

Key Account Manager (Private Label)

Marlex Recruiting

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English.

Requirements

Academic Background: University degree. Complementary training in Sales, Marketing, or
Commercial Management will be valued.
Experience: Between 3 and 5 years in Key Account Manager positions or similar within the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector.
Experience in the retail channel and in food sector companies will be especially valued, with priority given to a track record in managing large accounts and in the development and commercialization of private label (MDD) products.
Languages: English is essential, with a high level for conducting meetings and negotiations.
Technical Knowledge: Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Experience working with ERP and CRM will be valued.
Skills: Analytical, organized, and results-oriented profile. Ability to negotiate, communicate,
plan, and simultaneously manage different projects.

Benefits

Direct hiring by the company
Professional project within a consolidated company and a benchmark in its sector.
Strategic position with a high level of autonomy and direct participation in the development of new projects and
products.
Competitive fixed + variable salary.
Schedule from Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 18:00, with flexible entry and exit and one hour for lunch.
1 day of remote work per week.
Excellent working environment, with a close and highly collaborative team.

Job Description

KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER (PRIVATE LABEL)

Are you passionate about managing large accounts and do you enjoy leading projects where coordination, negotiation, and strategic

vision make the difference? Are you looking for a position where you can work cross-functionally with different

departments, developing tailored solutions for large distribution clients? Are you motivated to be part of a

solid, innovative company that is a benchmark in the food sector...

This is your opportunity!

At Paul Marlex, we are collaborating with an important company in the food sector located in Baix Llobregat that needs to incorporate a Key Account Manager (Private Label) into its team.

What will be your mission in the company?

Under the supervision of the Commercial Director, your main objective will be to comprehensively manage the portfolio of large national accounts, driving business growth and leading the development of new projects. You will act as a liaison between the client and the different areas of the company, guaranteeing the viability and success of each project from its conception to its launch.

Manage and develop the portfolio of large distribution clients at a national level.
Identify new business opportunities within assigned accounts, expanding references, assortment, and business volume.
Lead the development of new projects, adapting each product to the client's needs.
Coordinate with the R&D department the development of new products, managing samples, packaging, labeling, and shelf adaptation.
Act as the interlocutor between clients and the different areas of the company (Production, R&D, Purchasing, Quality, Packaging, Legal, and Logistics).
Perform comprehensive monitoring of each project, ensuring compliance with deadlines, costs, and quality standards.
Maintain a close relationship with the Purchasing, Marketing, and Procurement departments of the clients.
Drive growth opportunities and international campaigns derived from commercial agreements developed in Spain.
Participate occasionally in strategic meetings and sector trade fairs.

What can we offer you?

Direct hiring by the company
Professional project within a consolidated company and a benchmark in its sector.
Strategic position with a high level of autonomy and direct participation in the development of new projects and
products.
Competitive fixed + variable salary.
Schedule from Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 18:00, with flexible entry and exit and one hour for lunch.
1 day of remote work per week.
Excellent working environment, with a close and highly collaborative team.

What do we need from you?

Academic Background: University degree. Complementary training in Sales, Marketing, or
Commercial Management will be valued.
Experience: Between 3 and 5 years in Key Account Manager positions or similar within the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector.
Experience in the retail channel and in food sector companies will be especially valued, with priority given to a track record in managing large accounts and in the development and commercialization of private label (MDD) products.
Languages: English is essential, with a high level for conducting meetings and negotiations.
Technical Knowledge: Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Experience working with ERP and CRM will be valued.
Skills: Analytical, organized, and results-oriented profile. Ability to negotiate, communicate,
plan, and simultaneously manage different projects.

View original advert (Spanish)

KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER (MDD)

¿Te apasiona la gestión de grandes cuentas y disfrutas liderando proyectos donde la coordinación, la negociación y la visión

estratégica marcan la diferencia? ¿Buscas una posición en la que puedas trabajar de forma transversal con diferentes

departamentos, desarrollando soluciones a medida para clientes de gran distribución? Si te motiva formar parte de una

empresa sólida, innovadora y referente en el sector alimentación...

¡Esta es tu oportunidad!

Desde Paul Marlex, colaboramos con una importante empresa del sector alimentación ubicada en el Baix Llobregat que precisa incorporar un/a Key Account Manager (MDD) a su equipo.

¿Cuál será tu misión en la empresa?

Bajo la supervisión del Director Comercial, tu principal objetivo será gestionar de forma integral la cartera de grandes cuentas nacionales, impulsando el crecimiento del negocio y liderando el desarrollo de nuevos proyectos. Actuarás como enlace entre el cliente y las distintas áreas de la compañía, garantizando la viabilidad y el éxito de cada proyecto desde su concepción hasta su lanzamiento.

Gestionar y desarrollar la cartera de clientes de gran distribución a nivel nacional.
Identificar nuevas oportunidades de negocio dentro de las cuentas asignadas, ampliando referencias, surtido y volumen de negocio.
Liderar el desarrollo de nuevos proyectos adaptando cada producto a las necesidades del cliente.
Coordinar junto con el departamento de I+D el desarrollo de nuevos productos, gestionando muestras, packaging, etiquetado y adaptación al lineal.
Actuar como interlocutor entre los clientes y las diferentes áreas de la compañía (Producción, I+D, Compras, Calidad, Packaging, Legal y Logística).
Realizar el seguimiento integral de cada proyecto, asegurando el cumplimiento de plazos, costes y estándares de calidad.
Mantener una relación cercana con los departamentos de Compras, Marketing y Aprovisionamiento de los clientes.
Impulsar oportunidades de crecimiento y campañas internacionales derivadas de acuerdos comerciales desarrollados en España.
Participar puntualmente en reuniones estratégicas y ferias del sector.

¿Qué te podemos ofrecer?

Incorporación directa por empresa
Proyecto profesional dentro de una empresa consolidada y referente en su sector.
Posición estratégica con alto nivel de autonomía y participación directa en el desarrollo de nuevos proyectos y
productos.
Salario competitivo fijo + variable.
Horario de lunes a viernes de 09:00 h a 18:00 h, con flexibilidad de entrada y salida y una hora para comer.
1 día de teletrabajo a la semana.
Excelente ambiente de trabajo, con un equipo cercano y altamente colaborativo.

¿Qué necesitamos de ti?

Formación Académica: Titulación universitaria. Se valorará formación complementaria en Ventas, Marketing o
Dirección Comercial.
Experiencia: Entre 3 y 5 años en posiciones de Key Account Manager o similares dentro del sector de gran consumo.
Se valorará especialmente la experiencia en el canal retail y en empresas del sector de alimentación, siendo prioritaria la trayectoria en la gestión de grandes cuentas y en el desarrollo y comercialización de productos de marca de distribuidor (MDD).
Idiomas: Inglés imprescindible, con nivel alto para mantener reuniones y negociaciones.
Conocimientos Técnicos: Dominio de Microsoft Office. Se valorará experiencia trabajando con ERP y CRM.
Habilidades: Perfil analítico, organizado y orientado a resultados. Capacidad de negociación, comunicación,
planificación y gestión simultánea de diferentes proyectos.