Job Description

  • Lead and manage the implementation of the brand's commercial strategy at all key customers. Develop short and mid-term customer strategies in line with the overall national sales policy. Develop annual promotions schemes, customer advocacy programs with Trade Marketing Specialist to ensure company growth.
  • nalyse available data sources (e.g. Nielsen, scanner and customer data) and derive customer’s growth opportunities. Continuously plan sales forecast and prepare trade spend budget to hit profitability targets. Develop plans for annual business and effective promotion. Prepare annual negotiations (incl. different scenarios) with focus on Red Bull’s sales drivers and Red Bull’s customer spend strategy.
  • Conduct and lead yearly negotiation process at key customers. Build a strong partnership with key customers with online and offline, ensuring key delivery on volume, sales, and market share targets. Implement development solutions across shelves, consumer journeys, and marketing strategies. Continuously track and adjust volume and profitability targets by using existing sales reports. Prepare & discuss success of executed plans (e.g. CVS promotions) with customers and show Red Bull’s contribution to customer’s business for long term sustainable business operations and relationships. Use the Perfect Store Audit to manage the execution in store effectively.
  • Continually research to understand customer needs better and respond with programmes (in line with the brand equity) that are mutually beneficial. Develop effective partnerships for Red Bull to be regarded as key supplier and engine for profitable growth. Strive for Category Captaincy with key strategic retailers within the energy category.
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Job Requirements

  • A proven track record of at least 5 years and more professional experience in Key Account Management and/or Field ideally with FMCG/beverage background.
  • Experience in Category Management and/or eCommerce preferred.
  • Excellent network of existing contacts and trade relationships and strong commercial acumen.
  • Strategic ability -- develop specific, valuable, innovative and commercially focused strategies but also grasp the ‘bigger picture’.