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# Field Sales Account Manager at Buyers Edge Platform, LLC

- **Company:** Buyers Edge Platform, LLC
- **Location:** Vianen, Netherlands
- **Posted:** 2026-08-21
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-14
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/buyersedgeplatformrecruiting/jobs/4726495005

## Job description

As a Field Sales Account Manager at Real Result B.V., you are the face of our organization in the field. You are responsible for generating new business and building sustainable customer relationships. Your goal is to strengthen Real Result B.V.'s market position and achieve our commercial objectives by selling high-quality, results-driven solutions to our target audience.

Our company is based out of Vianen, Utrecht (NL).  We are unable to offer work sponsorship for this role.

Who we are:

At Real Result, we are the independent purchasing experts for the dynamic foodservice industry. We help our clients maximize their procurement, whether it's through volume discounts, purchasing optimization, real-time cost price insights, or the realization of commercial kitchens and bars. We are looking for talent that helps our clients achieve their ambitions. Since 2025, Real Result has been part of Buyers Edge Platform, a digital procurement network/software platform for the foodservice industry that connects operators, distributors, and manufacturers. The platform offers group purchasing services, SaaS-based technology solutions, and supply chain consulting and procurement-related services to foodservice parties with the aim of reducing costs and improving supply chain decisions through data-driven technology. As a Buyer at Real Result, you are the linchpin in strategic purchasing processes. You work closely with various leading players in the sector, from hospitality to catering and from Leisure to on-the-move. Our client base is diverse and impressive. Think of names like Ron Blaauw, Perfect Serve, Albron, Beerze Bulten, Vue Cinemas, Koninklijk Theater Carré, and many others.

Your impact:

- New business generation: actively acquire new customers and build a healthy sales pipeline.
- Relationship management: maintain and deepen contact with existing customers to leverage cross-sell and upsell opportunities.
- Consultative sales: conduct advisory conversations and translate customer needs into concrete solutions.
- Quotations & negotiations: prepare competitive proposals, negotiate pricing and close deals successfully.
- Market analysis: identify market trends, analyze competitors and propose portfolio improvements.
- Administration: record customer data, meetings and sales opportunities accurately and on time in the CRM system.
- Revenue growth: achieve individual sales quotas and contribute to overall revenue targets.
- Customer satisfaction: deliver high customer satisfaction and long-term customer loyalty.
- Pipeline management: maintain a steady flow of qualified leads and a predictable forecast.

About you:

- Results-oriented and driven (hunter mentality)
- Proactive and independent
- Strong relationship builder with empathy
- Persuasive and resilient personality
- Well-organized and accurate
- Education: at least a completed bachelor's degree (e.g. Commercial Economics, Business Administration).
- Experience: at least 3 to 5 years of demonstrable work experience in a field sales role (B2B).
- Skills: excellent negotiation skills and strong verbal and written communication skills in Dutch (and preferably English).
- Driving licence: holder of a category B driving licence.

What We Offer:

- A market-based salary aligned with your knowledge and experience, plus an attractive benefits package, including 25 vacation days, holiday allowance and flexible working hours.
- Laptop and mobile phone.
- Company car or mobility allowance
- Excellent benefits and development opportunities.
- Room for initiative and personal growth within an innovative and ambitious organization.
- An inspiring work environment with passionate colleagues from the industry.

We welcome all.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

## About Buyers Edge Platform, LLC

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Buyers Edge Platform operates a digital procurement network that uses data, software, and supply chain expertise to help foodservice operators, distributors, and manufacturers reduce costs and improve efficiency.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Growth Stage; raised $1.145B total)
- **Headquarters**: Waltham, Massachusetts, United States
- **Founded**: 1998
- **Founders**: John Davie (CEO)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Foodservice technology, supply chain management, data analytics, group purchasing
- **Target customers**: B2B – Independent restaurants (56k+), foodservice operators (200k+ active locations), distributors, and manufacturers
- **Mission or purpose statement**: To drive better economic outcomes for foodservice stakeholders by unifying the supply chain through data and technology.

## Products & Services
- **Digital Procurement Network**: A platform that connects operators, distributors, and manufacturers to unlock data, reduce costs, and power smarter supply chain decisions.
- **Software Suite**: Purpose-built tools for foodservice operators to track spend, manage inventory, verify pricing, control food costs, and optimize profitability.
- **GPO (Group Purchasing Organization) Contracts**: 350+ manufacturer contracts allowing operators to reduce costs on food, disposables, uniforms, pest control, and more without changing products or processes.
- **Supply Chain Intelligence**: Data and AI engines that process billions of dollars of purchasing data to provide actionable insights and targeted opportunities for manufacturers and distributors.
- **Field-to-Fork Solutions**: Programs to stabilize prices, ensure food safety, and gain full transparency into produce, meat, dairy, and seafood supply chains.
- **Four Divisions**: The company operates four divisions that each handle different aspects of procurement, savings, and supply chain visibility.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Total Funding – $1.145B raised; $100B+ in network transactions; 200k+ operator locations; 1,100+ employees
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not fully listed in search results, but the company has raised significant capital (latest round: $130M Line of Credit ~2 years ago) and has 350+ manufacturer contracts.
- **Growth Signals**: Exponential growth since 2013; 1,100+ employees across 17 unique companies; 171 million purchases analyzed daily; carbon neutral as of 2020 with a pledge for Net Zero emissions by 2040.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Largest purchasing data set in foodservice**: The company processes billions of dollars of purchasing data, giving it unmatched visibility into foodservice supply chains.
- **Integrated ecosystem**: Combines GPO contracts, software, data analytics, and supply chain expertise into one platform, creating a moat that is difficult for point-solution competitors to replicate.
- **Scale and network effects**: With 200k+ operator locations and 350+ manufacturer contracts, the network grows more valuable as more participants join.
- **20+ years of industry expertise**: Founded in 1998, the company has deep, long-standing relationships across the foodservice industry.

## Strategic Focus
- **Technology and AI**: The company is leaning heavily into technology and AI engines to automate procurement, analyze purchasing data, and deliver actionable insights.
- **Carbon neutrality and sustainability**: Pledged Net Zero emissions by 2040, with science-based targets validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative.
- **Expansion and integration**: Growing through acquisitions (17 unique companies under the platform) and building out its "hub city" model (started in Boston).
- **Continued growth**: In an "exciting period of exponential growth since 2013," the company is focused on adding value to the restaurant industry and expanding its network.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Emphasis on work-life balance, starting from the leadership team. The company values diversity, inclusion, and unique perspectives. Described as having an "amazing office culture" with social, collaborative, and energizing spaces.
- **Remote/Hybrid/Office**: Flexible – some roles are listed as "remotely based" (e.g., DevOps Engineer), while the company also has office locations (Waltham, MA) with collaborative spaces.
- **Benefits**: Comprehensive health coverage, generous retirement match, flexible PTO, and internal opportunities for growth.
- **Engineering culture**: Technology is "the soul of this company," with teams of developers, data scientists, and analysts working on AI and data-driven products. Employees work on projects across the enterprise, offering variety and collaboration.
- **Growth opportunities**: The company is rapidly expanding (1,100+ employees) and offers endless opportunities for personal and professional growth.

## Sources
1. [Buyers Edge Platform – Official Website](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/)
2. [Buyers Edge Platform – About / Who We Are](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/about/who-we-are/)
3. [Buyers Edge Platform – Careers](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/about/careers/)
4. [Buyers Edge Platform – Job Board](https://buyersedgeplatform.com/about/careers/job-board/)
5. [CB Insights – Buyers Edge Platform Profile](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/buyers-edge-platform)

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