National Account Manager Milano

National Account Manager
Milano
Lombardia, Milano

Italië

Milaan

As National account Manager you are responsible for delivering the yearly, and long term, profitable sales growth of your customers in Italy.

Our sales office for the Italian market, with currently 5 employees, is located in Milano and we are expanding the team to further grow our brands and delicious Biscoff products and healthy snacks.

**Functiebeschrijving**:

- Developing and implementing an account plan in line with the Lotus bakeries strategy and the development of a strong commercial relationship.

- Translating the brand strategy at the customer level by means of the growth pillars range, shelf, promotions, displays, . . . ;

- Translating the national marketing initiatives that contribute to the growth of the Lotus bakeries volumes

- To achieve an optimal return on the available budget and resources;

- Monitoring and management of all administrative, logístical or financial issues encountered by customers in close consultation with the sales assistant;

- Developing and implementing a profitable price, packaging and promotional strategy;

- Taking care of the relationship and contract management to achieve the commercial objectives and make responsible choices regarding the use of budget and resources

- Working closely with Category Management to jointly develop and implement key leverages that enable you to grow the business;

- Collaborating with field sales, focusing on an effective market approach by translating the range and promotional initiatives in clear KPI's

- Building and maintaining an effective network within the FMCG market.

- Analyzing and translating all relevant market data

- Efficient communication of relevant commercial information to other internal or external stakeholders.

- Building sustainable contacts with the customers, strong analytical skills, pro-active thinking and acting, in combination with a hands on mentality and a team player profile are critical to the success of this position.

**Profiel**:

- Master diploma, preferably in an economic direction

- Min.

5 years FMCG experience is a must

- Knowledge about Italian trade structure inside Italian Retail

- Understanding of Sales Process dynamics (interrelations headoffice vs regions vs agencies level)

- Good knowledge on IRI/GFK Execution

- Affinity with numbers

- Team player, passion for sales & strong brands, positive mindset, analytical, strong sales and interpersonal skills

**Aanbod**:

- The opportunity to develop yourself within a growing and international environment

- You will be a part of an ambitious and driven team with a mix of talent

- A company culture where passion, team spirit and open dialogue are the main drivers

- And off course freshly baked cookies every day!