Field Sales Representative, North Greece (Thessaloniki based)

Company Description

Who we are?

JDE Peet’s is the world's leading pure-play coffee and tea company, with local roots dating back to 1753, and is headquartered in the Netherlands. We unleash the possibilities of coffee and tea in more than 100 countries with a portfolio of over 50 brands, including L’OR, Peet’s, Jacobs, Senseo, Tassimo, Douwe Egberts, OldTown, Super, Pickwick and Moccona.

What’s it like to work at JDE Peet’s?

We are people united by the power and possibility of tea and coffee. At JDE Peet’s, we thrive on the freedom to pursue opportunities, provoking new ideas to make an impact at scale. Our ambition is simple – JDE Peet's: unleashing the possibilities of coffee and tea.

We bring action to our intentions, following through on what was agreed, always pushing things forward. We offer our people a range of learning and development programmes to support their personal growth.

At JDE Peet's, we believe it’s amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee or tea.

Apply to unleash a cup of amazing for your career. UNLEASH YOUR POSSIBILITY!

Find out more at https://careers.jdepeets.com/

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic Field Sales Representative who will join our In Home business. Reporting to Area Field Sales Manager Greece you will be based in Thessaloniki and responsible to undertake tasks such as:

• Visiting territory Point of Sales on a periodical basis, capturing business opportunities and achieving competitively superior in-store presence to improve company’s results.
• Building and maintaining productive relationships with customers over time and identifying customers’ needs to achieve company’s sales targets
• Implementing all necessary in-store activities ensuring best shelf placement for company product portfolio.
• Execute with Excellence per banner both centrally agreed activities and in store agreed secondary extra placement.
• Working closely with different functions to drive sales growth by demonstrating business ownership and strong capacity to achieve great results

Qualifications

Working at JDE Peet’s is hands-on, giving you an opportunity to leave your mark. We are a fast-paced company on a mission. Our focus demands high-energy people who think fast and act quickly. If you have the courage and confidence to venture into new cultures & territories, and you're brimming with an entrepreneurial spirit and a drive to succeed, you’ll fit right in at JDE Peet’s.

For this role as a Field Sales Representative Greece, we’re looking for someone who has the following skills and experience:

• BSc/BA in business administration, or relevant field; MSc/MA will be a plus
• Previous relevant sales experience especially in FMCG will be considered an asset
• Business acumen combined with an entrepreneurial approach; ability to identify and act upon business opportunities
• Excellent communication & negotiation skills with a market-oriented approach
• Αbility to thrive in collaborative environments, combined with strong leadership skills and a coaching mindset
• Numerical & Analytical skills
• Excellent Greek & English skills
• Proficiency in using MS Office and especially Excel
• Valid driving license

Additional Information

Your application at JDE Peet's

If you are interested in this career opportunity at JDE Peet's, apply and join us. After receiving your application we will do our utmost to give you quick feedback. Part of the recruitment procedure at JDE Peet's would be an online assessment, followed by interviews. A pre-employment check can be part of the recruitment process.

We offer a solid and competitive base salary and additional benefits.

Our DE&I Statement

At JDE Peet’s we aim to create a better future where we authentically serve, reflect and embrace everyone. We believe in fostering a more diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation where everyone feels comfortable to truly be who they are and unleash their full potential. This means we do not tolerate discrimination on the basis of our race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, age, disability, or any other trait protected by law.

Throughout the entire employee lifecycle, we place DE&I at the core of our people processes. This enables us to drive objectivity and eliminate any potential bias, ensuring an inclusive experience in the workplace. Do not hesitate to reach out if you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process.

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