Specialty Accounts Specialist - Amsterdam

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Red Wing Shoe Company is based in Red Wing, Minnesota, just 40 minutes from St. Paul, where our corporate office sits along the Mississippi River in downtown Red Wing. We are a global company with 2300 employees around the world, but we maintain a close-knit family atmosphere that comes with being a privately-held company. We’re rich in history and tradition, but innovation drives us to deliver best-in-class product solutions and highly rated customer experiences. Focus on our employees and company culture results in meaningful employee engagement across the organization. Our Guiding Behaviors of Living our Values, Honoring our Brands, Inspiring our People, Centering on our Customers, and Preserving the long term success and legacy of our Company are the foundation on which we build our future.

Amsterdam | Full-time | Hybrid

Based at our Amsterdam, Netherlands office. This is hybrid role that requires candidate to work Monday and Wednesday in our office , with the option to work Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from home. Our o ffice hours are 0900hrs - 1730hrs Monday to Friday. Candidates should have relevant "right to work" in Netherlands.

About Red Wing

For more than 100 years, Red Wing Shoe Company has been crafting premium footwear for professionals around the world. While we are a globally recognized brand, we pride ourselves on maintaining a close-knit and approachable culture. We invest in our people, encourage development, and believe that success comes from working together with respect, ownership, and enjoyment.

The Role

As a Customer & Key Account Specialist for Red Wing Heritage Europe, you will play a central role in delivering an outstanding customer experience across our European markets.

You will be the primary point of contact for customers, agents, distributors, and retail partners, ensuring smooth order processing, effective communication, and excellent service. In addition to supporting our wholesale and retail network, you will help further develop and optimize our recently launched e-commerce platform, contributing directly to the continued growth of the business.

Working closely with customers, logistics partners, and internal teams, you will make a tangible impact on customer satisfaction, operational excellence, and commercial success throughout Europe.

Manage and grow relationships with European accounts, serving as the primary point of contact for customers and agents. Lead order fulfilment activities, including order processing, scheduling, warehousing, and transportation, while supporting sales, marketing, product development, credit, and customer service initiatives.

Ready for Your Next Step?

If you're passionate about customer experience, relationship management, and helping grow an exciting e-commerce business, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Red Wing Heritage and help us deliver exceptional experiences to customers and partners across Europe.

Responsibilities

Manage the complete order lifecycle, from order placement through delivery.; Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, key accounts, retail partners, and European agents.; Act as the main point of contact for inquiries related to orders, deliveries, products, and account management.; Support and help grow our European e-commerce operations, including:; Order processing; Inventory management; Product setup and maintenance; Return management; Website content updates; Database administration; Coordination with logistics partners; Resolve customer issues and complaints in a professional and solution-oriented manner.; Support Red Wing Shoe Stores and distribution partners across Europe.; Collaborate closely with logistics providers to ensure efficient and accurate order fulfillment.; Contribute to the future development of customer engagement activities, including support for our European social media channels.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years' experience in customer service, sales support, account management support, or a similar customer-facing role.; Excellent communication skills in both Dutch and English , written and spoken. Additional European languages are a strong advantage.; Experience working with ERP, CRM, order management, or e-commerce platforms.; Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.; A proactive, customer-focused, and solution-driven mindset.; Excellent attention to detail and the ability to remain calm under pressure.; Strong digital skills and a willingness to learn new systems and processes.; A collaborative team player with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

Benefits

Join an internationally recognized heritage brand with a strong reputation for quality and craftsmanship.; Work in a dynamic and varied role with significant responsibility and autonomy.; Help shape the future growth of our European e-commerce business.; Contribute ideas and improvements that make a real impact.; Enjoy a flexible hybrid working model.; Be part of a supportive, close-knit team with an international outlook.; Access opportunities for professional growth and development.