Junior Account Manager - Lidl
FrieslandCampina is a Dutch farmer-owned dairy cooperative with a history of more than 150 years. Every day we serve millions of consumers in more than 100 countries globally. At FrieslandCampina we believe in “Nourishing by Nature”: providing a better nutrition for the world, a good living for our farmers for now and generations to come.
Job Purpose:
Every day, Lidl wants to deliver the highest quality at the lowest price to the consumers in 32 countries. Finding the balance between efficient processes and trusting collaboration with their partners guarantee an exceptional price-quality ratio and a well-thought-out assortment. Consumers can trust that their products always meet the known Lidl quality and freshness. You will be responsible for the excellent execution of promotions, supporting new product launches, finding opportunities for profitable growth and many more exciting activities that the retail world has to offer.
Our Purpose:
FrieslandCampina Germany is our dedicated Opco for Hard Discount and Traditional Retail, focusing on all German retailers like Lidl, Aldi, Edeka and Rewe. We are known for our brands Frico, Frau Antje, Chocomel and Valess, but we also offer several Private Label products to our German retail customers. Products like Milk, Drinking Yoghurt, Chocolate Milk, Cream, Cheese and many others are sold to Lidl to help them to deliver the highest quality to their consumer.
You will be working in a friendly environment with a flat hierarchy, where we like to work hard and deliver, but fun is an important element in our job too. Our office has an open and pleasant atmosphere, which makes you feel part of a big family. Personal and professional development is embedded in our DNA.
Ce que nous demandons
- At least 1-3 years recent Retail sales experience, preferably in the dairy industry
- Highly proficient in spoken and written English, preferably also German
- Proven track record with customer collaboration based on excellent execution of forecasting, promo planning etc.
- Proactive, accurate, result-oriented and data driven mentality
- Dare to challenge and eager to learn
- Bachelor’s degree in (International) Business, Marketing or equivalent
- Excellent social, negotiation and influencing skills
- Excellent knowledge of Power BI and MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook)
Ce que nous offrons
Hybrid working model with 2 days in the office
A friendly corporate culture with flat hierarchies in a dynamic, motivated team
An innovative and communicative open-space office concept
Attractive and performance-related renumeration, attractive social benefits and a company pension scheme
Benefits such as free-parking, subsidies for public transportation, free products for consumption in our social area
Personal and professional development opportunities via our in-house academy
Description du poste vacant
- Continuously analyze customer sales development, define actions and maximize new profitable business opportunities
- Point of contact for the Lidl International buyers and local buyers regarding product developments, promotions, stock data, complaints, sales forecasting, etc.
- Support product demonstrations at Lidl International and Lidl countries
- Gather insights and further improve our customer focus and understanding
- Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and competitors
- Represent the customer needs during internal meetings with Supply Chain, Marketing and Finance