Account Manager Off-Trade & Liquor Stores (wmd) Antwerp

WHO WE ARE

Youve probably already enjoyed some of our iconic brands: Were the number one spirits company marketing names like Havana Club Absolut Vodka and Lillet just to name a few of our premium spirits that continue to grow in popularity in Germany. Thats why were always on the lookout for talent to help us drive success and celebrate it with us.

Worldwide the Pernod Ricard Group consists of 19000 employees in 86 countries and we are proud of the diversity that defines our team. We foster an inclusive work environment where everyone is treated equally.

Pernod Ricard Belgium subsidiary of the multinational Pernod Ricard is known worldwide for its exclusive alcoholic beverages champagnes and wines such as Ricard Havana Club Chivas Regal Jameson Absolut Beefeater Lillet Martell Mumm Perrier-JouëtMonkey 47 Malfy Malibu and more.

YOUR PLACE IN THE TEAM

Do you enjoy working with retail customers think in solutions and have a strong sense for trends and opportunities As an Account Manager in Antwerp your mission will be to strengthen the visibility of our brands in the retail market build sustainable partnerships and shape the future of the market together with our partners.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES

• Following up existing customers in the retail channel (supermarkets and cash & carries): visiting these customers for orders selling promotions based on a general commercial planning implementing the agreed actions etc.

• Responsible for achieving pre-defined qualitative and quantitative targets on the Pernod-Ricard Brands. Expanding the presence visibility of priority brands such as Absolut Havana Club Lillet Monkey 47 relevant off-trade outlets growing numeric distribution and rotation in liquor stores

• Prospecting and seeking opportunities in your sector for F2 and F3-4 shops.

• Participating in trade fairs open days events etc.

• Coordinating and following up on commercial agreements.

• Ensure excellent sales service based on availability and flexibility.

• Autonomously ensuring service to your customer base.

• With the help of an external merchandiser ensuring correct territory management with your customers.

OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT

• Independently manage own planning and routing.

• General administrative follow-up.

• Ensuring correct response to commercial requests.

REPORTING

• Monitoring of your visits distribution and sales via our CRM program.

• Monthly analysis of sales statistics and reporting to manager.

• Monthly reporting of budget management.

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

• Maintain and develop long-term relationships with customers

YOUR PROFILE

• You are entrepreneurial: spotting opportunities acting decisively and striving to exceed targets.

• You are creative: bringing fresh ideas thinking differently and challenging the status quo.

• You take ownership: assuming responsibility beyond your role and keeping Pernod Ricard Belgiums overall success in mind.

• You value collaboration and diversity: leveraging everyones strengths and achieving success together.

• You are results-driven analytical and sociable with strong organizational skills.

• You know how to motivate delegate and lead effectively.

• You have at least one successful experience in sales; a retail or liquor store network is a strong plus.

• You ideally have knowledge of the wine and/or spirits industry.

• You are a salesperson at heart always looking for win-win solutions.

• You are highly organized stress-resistant flexible (no 9-to-5 mentality) full of energy and proactive.

• You are passionate about hospitality and customer engagement.

• You are fluent in French and Dutch; English is a strong plus.

• You hold a valid driving license B.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU
Convivialité is an integral part of our culture and connects us across borders. With us its not just about teamwork its also about the passion and joy we bring to our work.
We believe in the importance of personal connections even more so in field sales roles. We offer our employees a high degree of flexibility to structure their working hours in a way that suits their personal needs while meeting the demands of their region. Work-life balance is a priority for us even on the road. We keep hierarchies flat foster a first-name culture and regularly invite you to company events to celebrate our successes together.

Our benefits include:

• 32 vacation days per year

• Attractive employee discounts on our premium brands.

• Personalized development opportunities such as workshops online training and tailored learning programs.

• A supplementary pension plan to help you plan for the future.

• Comprehensive health coverage with DKV including outpatient care and dental insurance.

• Modern technical equipment (laptop iPhone iPad) to support your work on the go.

• Home internet connection covered by us.

• A company car for both business and private use.

• A performance-related bonus to recognize your contributions.

INTERESTED
Then join our convivial team at Pernod Ricard Belgium!
Your recruiter for this role is Cindy.

Even if you dont meet every single requirement we encourage you to apply. We welcome applications from qualified candidates regardless of gender sexual identity age background or nationality. Individuals with a migration background people of color people with disabilities career returners parents and queer or unconventional applicants are equally welcome. Diversity enriches our team!

For data protection reasons please submit your application exclusively via our online portal. Applications submitted via other channels cannot be processed.

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