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This new position will assume full management control of a selection of core Southern European markets although your core focus will be driving business strategy in the Spanish market. With a BDM report managing current day to day trading activities through two long term distribution partners, this role will involve completing a detailed review of the Spanish confectionery category and route to market dynamics including all key trade channels. Following the completion of this analysis, you will create and shape a future trading strategy blueprint that will best support brand growth either on a direct supply or via appropriate distributor partners all focused on growing brand distribution and profitable sales growth. Additionally, you will manage the P&L performance plus an in-market BDM who manages all trading activities within Spain, Portugal, Italian and French markets through a network of distributors.
Job Responsibility:
Assume full management control of a selection of core Southern European markets
driving business strategy in the Spanish market
complete a detailed review of the Spanish confectionery category and route to market dynamics including all key trade channels
create and shape a future trading strategy blueprint to support brand growth
manage the P&L performance
manage an in-market BDM who manages all trading activities within Spain, Portugal, Italian and French markets through a network of distributors
Requirements:
c5 years+ experience as a Key Account Manager managing leading grocery retail multiples
Spanish grocery market knowledge
commercial ability to shape effective trading strategies
sales and account management career shaped with impulse confectionery/food or drinks branded products
must include working with medium or small sized manufacturers or Spanish market distributors
command of the English language
Italian or French language skills (distinct advantage)
highly personable, driven, with a balance of commercial intelligence and pragmatic hands-on style