Client Executive | Consumer & Retail

Make a strategic impact with our clients in the Consumer & Retail industry. Are you an experienced commercial leader who builds lasting relationships at executive level? As a Client Executive for Consumer & Retail at Cegeka, you take strategic and commercial ownership of a portfolio of clients operating within the consumer and retail sector. You understand the dynamics and challenges these organisations face and know how to translate their business, technology and transformation priorities into commercial opportunities.

By bringing together the right Cegeka capabilities, you help our Consumer & Retail clients move forward while driving sustainable growth and strengthening our position within the industry. With broad autonomy and a strong internal network, you build long-term client relationships, identify new opportunities and develop accounts strategically. The position is available for both payroll employees and freelancers and can be based anywhere in Belgium.

Responsibilities: Shape and lead multi-year account strategies for clients active within the Consumer & Retail industry. Build trusted relationships with senior executives and key decision-makers, engaging them on their business, technology and transformation priorities. Identify and develop new commercial opportunities within existing and potential Consumer & Retail accounts, turning client challenges into opportunities for sustainable growth. Translate client insights, market developments, competitive intelligence, strategic data and financial information into differentiated growth propositions.

Bring together Cegeka’s business lines, service lines, delivery teams and expert communities to create integrated solutions and measurable value for Consumer & Retail clients. Lead strategic opportunities, executive presentations and high-value commercial negotiations. Monitor and manage account performance, pipeline, profitability, retention, investments and strategic risks. Anticipate developments within the Consumer & Retail market and client environment, translating them into proactive commercial choices and recommendations.

Work closely with Client Officers and fellow Client Executives, sharing effective account practices, exchanging insights and supporting each other to achieve shared commercial goals. What you need to succeed: You have at least 10 years of relevant experience in strategic account management, complex solution sales, business development or client leadership. You have a strong track record in managing and growing complex client relationships with significant commercial value.

You bring commercial experience with clients operating in the Consumer & Retail industry and understand the business context and challenges within this market. You can build credibility and trusted-advisor relationships with C-level executives and other senior decision-makers. You have experience developing long-term account strategies and converting them into concrete commercial priorities and actions. You can identify and develop new business opportunities and are comfortable taking ownership of the full commercial relationship with strategic accounts.

You can lead complex sales processes, commercial negotiations and multidisciplinary stakeholder groups. You understand revenue, margin, pipeline, forecasting and the financial drivers behind strategic account decisions. Experience in digital transformation, technology services or complex B2B solutions is an advantage. Experience coaching colleagues or providing functional leadership will further support your success in this role. You communicate fluently in Dutch and English.

French is a plus! You are based in Belgium and are comfortable combining work at a Cegeka office, client locations and from home.

What are we offering: We ask a lot of you and your talents. Fortunately, you get a lot in return! Alongside experience and ambition, we believe skills and character are essential. Cegeka continuously invests in talent management so that all employees can reach their full potential. You will be joining a true Top Employer. Year after year, Whitelane Research confirms Cegeka’s position as a reliable and leading IT services partner. In 2026, we achieved first place in Security Services for the fourth consecutive year, and a shared second place in both Cloud & Infrastructure Services and Network & Connectivity.

We use a framework aimed at fair compensation, ensuring employees are paid based on their role, experience, and performance, regardless of gender or other non-job-related characteristics. An electric car with charge card or a mobility budget, meal vouchers, eco vouchers, an interesting group and hospitalization insurance, a mobile phone subscription, a fixed expense allowance, a powerful laptop and the option to give your salary package your own accent thanks to our Flex Reward Plan.

Flexible working hours and a nice work/life balance.

A top team: in which new fresh ideas and initiatives are always welcome! Team events, happy hours and our legendary company party are also part of this.

Continuous learning: knowledge sharing meetings, participation in conferences and external training. Knowledge sharing and learning are key! Depending on your own interests and initiatives, Cegeka offers various horizontal and vertical career paths. We value sustainability by pursuing carbon neutrality with the electrification of our fleet and an environmentally friendly data center. We develop innovative solutions with a positive impact on the environment, people and society, and strive for an inclusive and diverse work environment where everyone is valued and heard.

Would you like to join us as a freelancer? No problem! We offer a competitive daily rate along with a wide range of benefits.

Benefits: Market-compliant salary with attractive extra benefits. Continuous learning via hackathons, innovation centers, events,... Flexible working hours supporting your work/life balance. Career growth with horizontal and vertical development paths. Hybrid work model blending office and remote work efficiently. Personal guidance from managers, coaches, and sparring partners.

ESG: lower emissions, foster inclusion and drive sustainability in IT. Cegeka proudly holds the Top Employer certificate. Team events, happy hours, sports events, and epic company festival.