Want Want Group is a food manufacturer from Taiwan with 60 years of experiences making quality products. There are more than 10,000 skus have been producing in our factories in Taiwan, China and Vietnam. Want Want is the biggest rice-based snacks producer in the world and the products can be found in over 60 countries overseas. Want Want Europe GmbH is one of the branch offices established in 2021 with a growing presence across the European market. To support the continued development of our European business.
Tasks
Take ownership of key customer relationship, develop and manage strategic relationships with major German retail customers
Act as the main commercial contact for assigned key accounts
Develop annual account plans and customer strategies
Conduct customer meetings, business reviews and commercial negotiations
Negotiate pricing, promotions, listing conditions and trading terms within agreed company guidelines
Identify opportunities for portfolio expansion and additional distribution
Build strong relationships with buyers, category managers and other key decision-makers
Responsible for sales growth, account development and new business acquisition
Works closely with management on major strategic and commercial decisions
No direct people management responsibility
No direct P&L ownership
Profile
8+ years of professional experience in FMCG, food, consumer goods or a closely related industry
Proven track record in Key Account Management, Senior Sales or Business Development
Strong experience working with mainstream retail / modern trade
Existing network and established relationships with major German retailers are highly desirable
Demonstrated success in securing new listings and developing strategic customer accounts
Proven track record of achieving sales growth and developing new business
Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills
Fluent German language speaker; Conversational in English, both written and spoken
Willingness to travel within Europe for customer meetings and business development
Strong MS Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
Experience working in an international and multicultural environment
Ability to work independently and take ownership of customer relationships and business development
We offer
Visit headquarters in Shanghai every 2 years to exchange local experiences and interculture with other colleagues from the Want Want branches all over the world. Flight tickets, accommodation and 3 meals a day covered by the company.
Company car
Company phone
Performance-related remuneration – your contribution and achievements are recognized and rewarded
Great work-life balance – 30 days of annual leave, plus additional days off on Rose Monday, Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve
Excellent location – our office is located in the heart of Düsseldorf with excellent access to public transportation
International and multicultural environment – work and interact with colleagues from different countries and cultures around the world
Team events – 2–3 company and team events per year to connect, have fun and strengthen team spirit
Unlimited snacks – enjoy a wide variety of our products with our very own “all-you-can-eat” snack selection in the office
Additional Information
You are organized, reliable and customer-oriented. You enjoy keeping track of multiple tasks and making sure that deadlines, orders and follow-ups are handled properly. You do not have to be a salesperson. What matters to us is that you communicate well, pay attention to detail, take initiative and make sure that things get done. If you enjoy working in an international environment and want to grow with a developing European business, we would like to hear from you. Please send us your CV and briefly tell us why you are interested in this position. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, disability, age or sexual orientation.
Want Want Europe website https://want-want.de/
Want Want Global website https://www.want-want.com/en/
Want Want Europe LinkedIn account: Want Want Europe GmbH
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