Sales Trainee

Who We AreSuntory is a fast moving, agile and entrepreneurial business that is home to some of the nations most loved brands. The Suntory Group is one of the largest soft drinks companies and among the world's leading consumer products companies. We offer a uniquely diverse portfolio of beverages enjoyed by millions across the globeAbout your roleAs Sales Trainee you'll start your career as Sales Representative during 1 or 2 years and have thereafter the opportunity to grow further into the company towards sales or marketing functions such as account manager, trade marketeer or brand manager. During your first role as Sales Representative you will be the company's Ambassador to our Retail customers and will hold a key commercial position. You are part of the Sales Retail team and report to the National Field ManagerWhat You'll DoYou are the single point of contact for approximately 180 shops including Hypermarkets, Supermarkets & Proximity shops.You organize your schedule of customer visits at a rate of 6-8 shops per day.You implement and monitor commercial plans within your territory.You use strong commercial skills to pre-sell our most important promotions by maximizing volume.You drive sales and achieve defined objectives (presence, volume, market share, visibility).You optimize & stretch the visibility of our products depending on the potential of each shopYou negotiate and optimize in-store placements (promotions, permanent 2nd placements, local actions, POS materials).You analyze performance and propose corrective actions.You create and maintain strong relationship with store managers.You carry out a reporting of your daily activities. You report information regarding competitionYou are able to challenge status-quo and come up with out-of-the-box ideasWhat's in it for youJoining Suntory isn't just about taking on a role, it's about embarking on a career journey. You have the opportunity to work with talented, inspiring and authentic leaders and have the freedom to dream big and go for it (Yatte Minahare). At Suntory you'll find a supportive work environment that values work life balance and that will help you realize your full potential and grow for good. Our People and Culture team are a team that genuinely care about creating a great experience for our employees and we would love you to be part of it.What You need to be successfulYou have a Master in Management/BusinessYou are result oriented & KPI-drivenYou have a strong commercial acumen & negotiating skillsYou are well-organized & autonomousYou are a good team playerYou embrace changeYou know how to build strong relationshipsYou are ambitious and willing to grow furtherYou are able to travel daily within the assigned territoryYou are trilingual: Dutch, French and EnglishOur DEI CommitmentAt Suntory, we recognize that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds contribute to our collective success. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can bring their whole selves to work every day, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or any other protected characteristic.Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to highlight what Suntory offers as an employer while allowing candidates to share their unique skills and experiences. We understand that career trajectories vary, and if you believe your experience/background can benefit our team, we encourage you to apply. We endeavor to make our interview process as inclusive as possible and offer reasonable accommodations as needed. Together, we can cultivate a workplace where everyone can thrive and propel our mission of Growing for Good.