About Link Snacks
At Link Snacks, we show up hungry, roll up our sleeves, and dive straight into the hard work. We don't hide from challenges; we hunt them down. We push harder, move faster, and take the kinds of big swings that built this business in the North Woods of Wisconsin four decades ago.
We're everyday people who deliver extraordinary results. Innovation, creativity, and urgency aren't buzzwords, they're expectations. We are humble, gritty, passionate people who show up every day ready to not just participate in the meat snack industry that the Link Family created, but to move faster, innovate harder and keep raising the bar.
As part of the Link Snacks global enterprise, our team across EMEA is focused on driving the growth of the real meat protein snack category with a strong emphasis on our brands: Jack Link's (Beef Jerky, Biltong), Peperami, BiFi and Minuets.
But we're not just about snacks; we're driven by our core values: We team up, we tell it like it is, we own our game and shoot for the moon!
The Role
Make a difference by becoming part of the No. 1 protein snack manufacturer worldwide.
This position has a hybrid working model, and our office is in Dusseldorf. You will be reporting to the Group KAM EDEKA.
In this position, you will define and follow up on business opportunities and approaches to build profitable sales growth (value, profit, and volume) and market share by developing strategy, tactics, sales plans, and profit targets for the German market.
Your Responsibilities
- Successfully launch product lines focusing on Edeka, both nationally and regionally, for the BiFi and Jack Link's brands.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships within the Edeka retail channel acting as the primary point of contact.
- Close collaboration with Field Force to implement the sales strategy and execution at POS.
- Work in close collaboration with Operations, Trade-Marketing, Logistic, Category Management and Customer Service to ensure financial and commercial targets achievement.
- Contribute to business plans using a category approach to achieve goals and to drive growth.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities within existing and potential accounts.
- Conduct market research and analysis to stay updated on industry trends and competitor activities.
- Monitor and report on sales performance, providing regular updates to senior management.
- Plan and execute promotional activities and sales campaigns in coordination with the marketing / trade marketing / Category Management team.
- Address and resolve any customer issues or complaints promptly to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Embrace Link Snacks culture, incorporating its values into everyday work life, acting as a culture ambassador and brand steward.
Qualifications
EU Citizenship and/or valid work permit is required. Please note that relocation assistance is not available for this position. All applications must be submitted in English, as it is the company's corporate language.
- Bachelor's Degree and/or Masters Degree in Business Administration, Sales or similar field.
- 1 to 3 years of work experience in KAM, Field Sales, Trade Marketing or Category Management within FMCG; Retail or similar industry.
- Experience in impulse category would be valuable.
- Highly entrepreneurial, independent and self-motivated.
- Strong negotiation, relationship management, and business acumen skills.
- Excellent language and communication skills in both German and English.
Our Benefits
At Link Snacks, you'll find a competitive compensation and benefits package that supports performance, flexibility, and employee well-being!
- A permanent employment contract with competitive salary and an excellent bonus scheme (above market).
- Car Allowance.
- 30 days of paid annual leave.
- Hybrid working model.
- Company Pension Scheme.
- Health Benefits.
- Bicycle Leasing Program.
- You will be part of a vibrant, dynamic and international team.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Link Snacks provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law.