Junior Field Sales Representative

Barilla Group; Fiel; Vor Ort; EUR 35.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Field Sales Representative to join their dynamic commercial team. This role involves engaging with retail partners to drive sales and enhance customer relationships. The ideal candidate will be degree qualified, fluent in Italian and English, and possess strong communication skills. You will be equipped with essential tools, including a company car and smart devices, to ensure your success. Join a company that values passion and innovation, and contribute to a mission that nourishes the future with purpose.

Leistungen

Company Car

Smartphone

Tablet

Qualifikationen

• Degree qualified in relevant fields such as Economics or Business Management.
• Fluency in Italian and English is essential.

Aufgaben

• Manage customer relationships at store level to achieve sales objectives.
• Execute in-store promotional plans and ensure product presence.

Kenntnisse

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Proactivity

Analytical Skills

Business Mindset

Ausbildung

Degree in Economics

Degree in Trade Marketing

Degree in Business Management

Degree in Data Analytics for Business

Tools

Smartphone

Tablet

Company Car

Jobbeschreibung

About Barilla

At Barilla, we believe that every great journey begins with passion and a bold vision. From our humble beginnings in 1877 in a small shop in Parma, Italy, we’ve blossomed into a global leader in the food industry, guided by our commitment to progress and excellence.

Today, Barilla is an international group present in more than 100 countries and we are proud to be recognized as the world’s top food company by reputation. With 20 beloved brands in our portfolio, we are world leader for pasta, the number one choice for ready-made sauces in Europe, leader for bakery products in Italy, and for crispbread across Scandinavia with Wasa.

Our success story is written by a passionate team of 9,000 dedicated employees across 30 plants and offices worldwide, all united by a shared mission to nourish the future with purpose and passion.

Are you ready to add your unique flavor to our journey?

Job description

Barilla is currently looking for a Junior Field Sales Representative to join the commercial team across Italy. The location for the role: Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna.

The Role

The Junior Field Sales Representative will be working with our trade & sales teams to grow our retail store sales. She/he is responsible to manage and influence the customer relationship at store level, delivering the best results for Barilla in line with the sales strategy.

Key Responsibilities

1. Land the field sales strategy in store, ensuring the achievement of sales objectives, in terms of volumes and net sales for the assigned sales points, in their area of responsibility.

2. Guarantee the optimal execution of in-store promotional plans, sales activities and new product launches, according to defined plans and Barilla In-Store blueprint.

3. Ensure the in-store presence of Barilla product portfolio, identifying and/or improving the right shelf allocation.

4. Strengthen existing relationships with customers whilst understanding shoppers’ and customers’ needs, presenting new products, proactively providing insights to the Sales leadership team and innovating and improving our sales processes in order to achieve mutual sales goals.

Requirements

1. Degree qualified in Economics, Trade Marketing, Business Management, Data Analytics for Business, and similar.

2. Fluency in Italian and English.

3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

4. Tech-savvy with business mindset, passion and curiosity for trends & market evolution.

5. Proactivity and determination, with the ability to work independently to reach targets.

6. B Driving Licence (minimum 36 months)

7. A previous experience in Trade and Sales will be considered a plus (1-2 years)

8. Passion for analytics and strong numerical skills.

Additional Info

1. We’ll make sure you’re set up for success, having all the right tools from a company car, smart phone and tablet as standard.
2. The expected starting date is April 2025, with a temporary contract.
3. Location: Ferrara, Emilia Romagna.

At Barilla, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where diversity in all its forms is valued and embraced. Our employment policies and practices are designed to ensure equal employment opportunities for all, regardless of age, race, color, citizenship, faith, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or characteristics of expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our commitment to equal employment stems from our unwavering belief that it is not only the right thing to do, but it is also a fundamental driver of innovation and business success.