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Nestle

Global branded foods and beverages producer

Channel Sales Manager

Account ManagementUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeOdesa, UkraineNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A higher education degree is required.
  • At least 3 years of work experience in sales is required.
  • Knowledge of trade operations, including the out-of-home consumption channel, the market, product categories, and trade channels is required.
  • Skills in managing customer profitability are required.
  • Strong attention to detail and analytical skills are required.
  • Intermediate or higher English proficiency, both spoken and written, is required.
  • Above-average proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel, is required.
  • The ability to work effectively with different departments and build relationships with customers and partners is required.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and oversee work with customers in accordance with company objectives and strategy, including conducting annual negotiations, agreeing cooperation terms, and signing customer agreements within company deadlines.
  • Agree with customers on principles for placement of company equipment and products in their retail outlets, in line with company placement strategy.
  • Agree and ensure delivery of customer purchasing plans against monthly, quarterly, and annual targets.
  • Agree annual marketing support plans with key customers for sales in their outlets and ensure implementation according to company procedures.
  • Develop the company's cooperation strategy for assigned customers.
  • Support distributors in ensuring customers pay in full for shipped products within the payment terms agreed between the distributor and customer.
  • Understand the out-of-home consumption channel, competitors, retail, and key customers, and gather market information to identify sales growth opportunities.
  • Analyze competitors and key market trends, and propose ways to maintain and grow the company's market position.
  • Develop and agree annual purchasing plans and budgets for growing product sales in customer outlets; adjust them monthly and obtain approval from the line manager.
  • Plan promotional activities and coordinate and analyze their effectiveness, including return on investment and sales uplift.
  • Identify new opportunities to grow the company's business with customers.

Desired Qualifications

  • Project management experience is desirable.

About the Company

Nestle

Global branded foods and beverages producer

Nestlé manufactures and markets branded foods, beverages, pet care, and nutrition products in about 185 countries. Its products are produced at scale and distributed through retail, foodservice, and direct-to-consumer channels, backed by a global R&D network. Distinctive factors include its enormous global footprint, a diversified lineup from coffee to pet care to infant nutrition, and the combination of retail plus professional channels. Its goal is to provide reliable, high-quality nutrition to people worldwide while advancing nutrition science through its research and brands.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Vevey, Switzerland
Founded
1866

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