ManpowerGroup, on behalf of a FMCG multinational company, leader in the Tobacco industry, is looking for a talented, highly motivated Market Development Specialist with a positive, can-do attitude to join the Marketing department.

Company Location: Northern Suburbs of Athens

Working Days and Hours: Flexible

Contract Duration: 1 year, with perspective of renewal

Main responsibilities:

The Job Holder will be reporting to Brand Activation Manager, having the following key Accountabilities:

• Responsible to identify HORECA outlets, events and high traffic venues that can support company’s B2C activities
• Negotiates with relevant stakeholders and achieves closure of deals that will maximize brand awareness and ensures KPIs are met based on cycle plans
• Builds relationships, develops a business strategy, and maximizes business opportunities for company’s products within Athens and other main cities in Greece
• Proposes branding of areas in cooperation with BTL agencies and ensures excellence in execution according to brand standards
• Ensures installation of engaging materials and execution of engagement mechanisms
• Opens and identifies alternative channels of sales, supporting the whole process from the wholesaler the outlet
• Monitor performance and frequent follow ups with correcting actions
• Assists in management of BTL agency personnel (B2C hostesses) and tracking on a day-to-day basis sales performance

Candidate Profile:

• Sales experience with a proven track record of deal-making and business development (1-3 years)
• Experience in the FMCG industry
• Established network of outlets will be considered as plus
• Fluency in Greek & English (written & oral)
• PC literacy (MS Office, Outlook)
• A natural ‘hunter’ with hunger to build and create a portfolio from the ground up
• Respects brand guidelines
• Great communication and team spirit
• Results oriented
• Creative, Innovative
• Dynamic and passionate

 Remuneration Package:

• Competitive Gross Monthly Salary
• Bonus scheme
• Company car/mobile/laptop
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• First-hand experience in a multinational company, working with a dynamic team
• Great opportunity to develop practical skills in a leading Tobacco company