Junior Key Account Manager for AB InBev Norway

Company Description:

AB InBev is the world’s leading brewery with more than double the volume of the number two. Based on our dream to bring people together for a better world we drive a strong agenda for growth and sustainability. Part of that growth agenda is expanding to countries where we historically haven’t been present. Such is the case in Norway even though you may know some of our brands that are already available like Corona, Stella Artois and Budweiser. We want you to be part of this company and make the opportunity yours to build up a new business for a global brewery.

Job Description:

The Junior Key Account Manager (KAM) is part of the retail team and will report to the Off Trade Manager Norway. Together with the Off Trade Manager the Junior KAM is responsible for securing listings, driving distribution and growing our volume at the different accounts within the Retail Market. The Junior KAM will support the Off Trade Manager on the main accounts and will be fully responsible for some of the sub-banners.

Tasks:

· Support the Off Trade Manager with getting all SKUs set up correctly in the used system, both EPD and Retailer specific.

· Preparation and execution the negotiation process with several accounts in cooperation with the Off Trade Manager.

· Developing and negotiating the account plans including portfolio and activation plan.

· Managing the budget and P&L for the assigned accounts.

· Realizing volume and revenue targets for the assigned accounts.

· Preparing assortment proposals and supporting with the registration and sell-in of introductions.

· Ensure efficient implementation, planning, system recording & evaluation of promotions and second placements.

· Recognizing market developments within the Retail market to test and adjust the account plans to make full use of opportunities.

Profile: 

· Finished academic degree;

· At least 2 years of commercial experience preferably within a retail or FMCG environment;

· Function is a boarding function, candidate has to show potential to grow in the organization;

· Strong sales and negotiation skills;

· Feels at home in a dynamic and challenging environment;

· Target driven and a “dream big” mindset;

· Wiling to walk the extra mile to deliver the results;

· Takes ownership of projects and shows flexibility and initiative to achieve set goals;

· Has good analytical skills and experience using Excel;

· Knows how to manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

If you think the above sounds interesting, we can offer you an exciting employment in a successful organization with great development opportunities.

In this assignment, you will be employed by Nordic Retail Group (NRG) as a consultant, but work full time for our client. As a consultant at NRG, you will be offered secure employment terms, training within sales and marketing, assignments with exciting customers and career opportunities in our long and established network within the industry.

The employment is fulltime and ongoing. The compensation consists of a base salary and possible bonus based on your performance.

The selection of applicants is ongoing, so apply now via our web form. Please send in your CV in English.

Questions about the service can be addressed to karina.nilsson@nordicretailgroup.com

Nordic Retail Group

Nordic Retail Group is the leading expert in the Nordics within staffing, recruitment and implementing sales-driven activities. The company was founded in 1997 and are represented locally in all four Nordic countries.

Year after year, Nordic Retail Group has placed itself on the top lists of the fastest growing companies in the Nordic regions. This has been achieved by helping our customers solve one of their most business-critical challenges: How to maximize their sales. Years of experience has taught us that the solution to this challenge is the art of attracting the right people with the right motivation and experience. By focusing on people rather than functions, we can find the right person.

Our focus is always to find the right person and not just to fill a vacancy. This makes us more focused on people than functions. We strive to be a top-performing employer by attracting, developing and appreciating the best talents. We call it Passion for People

Please visit our website www.nordicretailgroup.com for more information.