Sales Representative Vlaams Brabant | FMCG food

What's in it for you?

Our client is an international and innovative FMCG group with strong brands and a real societal purpose. A great working environment that is highly supportive to people’s development, through live coaching and some of the best trainings in the sector. The opportunity to access this newly created role while having a direct impact on the team and the business. This challenging and diverse position will set for you the basis of a solid career growth in Sales or Marketing according to your aspiration.
 

About the company

Our client is ranking among the leading food manufacturers in Europe, with 16,000 employees worldwide in more than 40 countries. Inspired by their rich heritage, they are committed to their people, their consumers, the environment, and society. That’s because bringing people together and creating a taste of home is at the heart of everything they do. From baking products to desserts, snacks to pizzas, they provide a wide range of food offerings to meet the tastes and needs of people around the world.

In Belgium the company is represented by highly motivated people looking to make a difference and continue to sparkle at Group level. The atmosphere is one of team spirit, entrepreneurship and getting things done, without forgetting to share the fun moments of life.
 

About the job

The Sales Representative visits the stores in his region (VLAAMS BRABANT) to optimize weighted distribution and wide spread implementation of promotions and new products as agreed by  the National Account Managers (NAM’s). He provides service to his store managers as  well as to his internal colleagues. He acts as a real team player and contributes to the  efficient functioning of the team. The Sales Representative is responsible for a good and productive cooperation with the customers and the realization of the objectives of the company in the field. He provides all  info for updates of customer data and is in charge of maintaining the right way of shelving 
in the stores. He controls and supervises animations and tastings. He supports our promotional approach actively and creates the necessary visibility in the POS. 
 

About the ideal candidate

• Bachelor or relevant vocational training.
• Work experience: Sales experience, preferably in the FMCG sector.
• Languages: Native or Fluent in Dutch,  basic to good knowledge of 2nd national language, basic understanding of English.
• Further qualifications: Strong personality, autonomous worker, selling attitude, strong commercial skills, ability to establish and maintain  business contacts