Key Account Manager GD

About the Position We have an exciting opportunity available for a hardworking Key Account Manager Retail to make the difference at Kraft Heinz This position lies within the Italian Sales team, where you’ll be working in a successful team, always trying to reach the next level. You’ll be reporting into the National Account Manager, taking ownership of the assigned customers, acting as a pivotal player in building positive relationships with the key stakeholders and growing the degree of trust and customer satisfaction. In brief, you will be responsible for: Leading main accounts in North Italy area, maintaining, elevating and strengthening our key relationships with them and playing a key role in influencing customer satisfaction. Managing relationships and growing sales, starting from a clear understanding of the customer strategy, their shopper, and competitive environment. Developing the Annual Operating Plan (annual agreements, pricing, new products & innovation listings, ensuring client’s profitability in line with company KPI and campaign developments) and implementing it for the assigned customer accounts. Excellent sales fundamentals performance: Distribution of top SKUs and NPD, shelving strategy, accurate price positioning, outstanding promotional plans to improve our products' loyalty and market share. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to identify and answer the appropriate business solutions. Forecasting and analyzing the monthly sales. Key Outputs Referring sales opportunities and customer feedback to the internal organization so that they can respond to changing market conditions and customer demands. Developing long-term sales plans for key customers and accounts and monitoring and adapting sales activities so that these objectives are met. Establishing annual, quarterly, monthly, or weekly sales plans and prioritizing and scheduling own activities so these targets are met. Qualifications Hard Skills College Degree or Master’s Degree. At least 4 years of proven experience in sales roles. Ownership attitude, push to learn through new challenges, and capability to get results and lead independently of age/role. Data-driven and analytical approach. High proficiency in English. Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills. Professional Attributes Communication Skills: You’ll easily be exposed to senior management, no matter your level. Therefore, it’s relevant you have excellent interpersonal skills to deal with all kinds of different stakeholders. Ability to Simplify: We like to keep it simple. And to execute fast. Simplification will be highly appreciated when you provide simple solutions dealing with sophisticated challenges. Commercial Sense: You’re always seeking opportunities to expand your business and build more savings while over-delivering your targets. Analytical: We’re a very data-driven company. You know how to translate sophisticated data into a simple solution with your analytic attitude. High Pressure: You don’t get easily stressed by pressure; on the opposite, a fast-paced and dynamic environment is what keeps you energized. What we offer you At Kraft Heinz, we’re not afraid to think differently. Embrace new insights. Dream big. It all comes down to the way we empower our people to own their work. It’s true: Our employees are our competitive advantage. As part of the Kraft Heinz family, you’re supported to grow and achieve. You’re recognized and rewarded for outstanding performance at every level. You’re given the opportunity to leave your mark and build legacies. But you won’t do it alone. This is where our values and teamwork thrive, and collaborative spirit fuels every day. A daring employer; where each employee is top of mind. A fast career track like only few other companies can match. A permanent contract; for we believe in doing big bets on people. There’s always room for new insights; if you have an excellent idea, please let us know, and we can set it in action Location Lombardia Please note that you need to have an EU Working Permit (Orientation Year Visa not included) in order to proceed for this position. Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: provincia-di-milano, IT

Posted Date: 11/23/2024