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PepsiCo

Makes salty snacks, sodas and sports drinks

National Key Account Manager Cash and Carry

Account ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNeu-Isenburg, GermanyNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Willingness to travel across Germany approximately 50% of the time.
  • University degree in Business Administration or a comparable field of study.
  • At least 5 to 8 years of sales experience, ideally in beverages, another fast-moving consumer goods category, or foodservice.
  • Advanced analytical skills.
  • Excellent presentation, communication, and negotiation skills for extensive internal and external interaction.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office for daily use.
  • Fluent English.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop all cash-and-carry accounts in Germany and major wholesalers serving the away-from-home and traditional-trade segments.
  • Support international teams in managing and developing these customers at the national level.
  • Support the broader key-account and cross-functional team with analysis and alignment for internal and external strategies.
  • Negotiate contracts and agreements with clients and partners.
  • Develop and execute strategic plans to expand the company's beverage and snack presence in the away-from-home market.
  • Identify and research potential business opportunities within the away-from-home market.
  • Build and maintain relationships with potential clients, distributors, and partners.
  • Collaborate with marketing teams to create promotional materials and campaigns that support sales efforts.
  • Monitor market trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities and threats.
  • Provide management with regular reports on sales performance, market insights, and competitor activities.
  • Work with production and supply chain teams to ensure product availability and quality meet customer demands.
  • Attend industry events, trade shows, and conferences to network and stay updated on industry trends and developments.
  • Continuously improve sales processes, strategies, and overall business performance.
  • Deliver annual operating plan and PSP targets for responsible customers and channels in Germany, including volume, budget, net revenue, and margin contribution.
  • Lead excellent execution of customer agreements for responsible customers.
  • Lead preparation and negotiations for relevant customer meetings.
  • Support national customers' joint business planning and quarterly business reviews.
  • Support national and international tenders and distribution agreements.
  • Align and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, supply chain, and finance, as well as external distributors, consulting or executing depending on the project.
  • Support forecasting as part of the iSOP cycle and demand review.
  • Secure budget planning for responsible customers and take corrective action if targets are at risk.
  • Ensure standard KPI reporting in line with internal guidelines.
  • Continuously manage external and internal stakeholders, including wholesalers and sector stakeholders.

About the Company

PepsiCo

Makes salty snacks, sodas and sports drinks

PepsiCo makes snack foods and soft drinks that supermarkets, convenience stores and restaurants sell around the world. It owns some of the most familiar grocery brands, including Lay's and Doritos chips from its Frito-Lay division and Pepsi, Mountain Dew and Gatorade on the drinks side, along with Quaker oats and cereals. The company runs its own plants and distribution network and earns most of its money selling finished products to retailers and foodservice customers, while partner bottlers produce some of its drinks under license. PepsiCo was formed in 1965 through the merger of Pepsi-Cola and Frito-Lay and is headquartered in Purchase, New York.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Harrison, NY
Founded
1965

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