FUTURE KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER PROGRAM (Bratislava)

Job description

Interested in joining a world-class Sales organization of a leading global company, selling our iconic brands like Ariel, Pampers, Gillette, Pantene, Always, Lenor or Oral-B?   Intrigued by the idea of building long-term business relationships with our customers? Passionate to develop plans which build a benefit for our shoppers, our customers and our Company? Eager to apply you  knowledge to lead exciting projects and have a real impact on the direction of the business with your ideas from Day1?

Then, the Future Key Account Manager Program at P&G is for you! It is managerial development program and intensive preparation for a business management role in duration of 9 to 12 months. Main intention is to provide you permanent Key Account Manager position upon successful completion of the program. As a build from within company, we find our Trainees the best pipeline of talent for our permanent positions. 

Please note that we recruit for traineeship programs year-round. We encourage you to apply now to start the hiring process. If the position you're applying for is not immediately available, you will be added to our Talent List  and contacted ready to receive the job offer once the role will be opened. 

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES DURING THE PROGRAM: 

You will be integral part of our Key Account Team: You will co-lead the business with one of our retailers as a Key Account Manager Trainee responsible for a category or a customer. You will plan and develop business, learn the specifics of categories and customers and how to sell what to whom.  You will develop and execute sales and marketing strategies based on in-depth analysis of the customer, market and sales processes. You will learn and execute concepts of market development and consumer behavior in order to apply them to categories (brands), customers and channels (online, hypermarkets, supermarkets, drug stores among others).  During the program you will:  

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Be externally focused, on national key Customers or online retailers getting an understanding of the customers and shoppers needs and contributing to negotiations on assortment, merchandising and promotions. You will collaborate with the whole customer team to prepare business plans and external negotiations  

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Build positive relationships with customers and effectively collaborate with them in critical business areas like space & location, promotion support, developing right assortment, shelving and merchandising strategies

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Acquire a deep understanding of customer needs and requirements  

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Not only develop your negotiating and sales skills, but also your financial & marketing skills, analytical insights and logistical understanding   

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Collaborate with a diverse group of people from different functions (Finance, Marketing, Manufacturing sites, Suppliers, Product Supply) and countries to deliver key results 

You’ll expand your knowledge based on personal experiences with industry experts and great managers who will invest in your development. Through the program, you’ll gain hands-on experience, and develop your understanding of what it means to be a leader. All of that as part of a team in which trust, team spirit, passion for winning and leadership are very important. 

LET US INTRODUCE TO SALES AT P&G

Sales at P&G is business-critical link between our innovative products, strategic marketing, customer partners, and consumers’ lives. From Day 1 on the team, you’ll work with our customers to develop creative sales strategies to grow the business in an impactful and sustainable way. And you’ll combine these experiences with our world-class training to develop into a P&G leader. P&G Sales professionals have a diverse range of responsibilities such as: trade and promotion strategy design & execution, customer strategic relationship management & negotiation, in-market strategy management, multifunctional team leadership and many more.

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Our skills & areas of expertise : Foundational Selling I Value Creation I Category Mastery I Customer Leadership I Commercial I Digital Commerce

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Potential assignments: Selling I Market Strategy & Planning I Store Development I Store Execution Organization I Distributor Operations I Category Management 

WHAT WE OFFER?

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Employment contract for 9 to 12 months

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Chance to receive a full-time employment offer with diverse career perspectives including new job assignments every 2-3 years to gain experience in different areas of Sales

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Flexible work schedule with min work hours/week including work from home

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Competitive salary (1906 EUR month/gross for full working time)

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Diverse benefits portfolio (Employee Assistance, Group Life Insurance, Vibrant Living Programs..)

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Individualized development plan , including relevant coaching, mentorship, on the job training and a large portfolio of resources within our learning platforms that are all part of industry leading and award-winning development program

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Friendly & respectful working environment

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Work in stable & reliable international company

P&G is well known and recognized for leadership development, high future earnings and good reference for future career. We also attach great importance to continuous career development in order to promote outstanding talents so that they learn to successfully exercise management positions. Learn from inspiring leaders, help shape our supportive and open culture and put your personal development at the center of your work!  ​

Job Qualifications

THIS IS A PERFECT OPPORTUNITY IF YOU:

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Are a student of final years of studies (BA/MA) or fresh graduate (up to 12 months after graduation) of all faculties

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Have interest, passion and motivation for a career in Sales
Are fluent in Slovak and/or Czech and English (written and spoken)

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Have a drivers' licence (and are active driver)

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Are available to work min. 24 hours/week for 9 to 12 months

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Have very strong leadership, strategic thinking and analytical skills

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Have ability to grow by taking advantages on rapid changes and positive attitude towards challenges and change

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Enjoy working with diverse organizations and teams and have strong collaboration skills

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No experience is required , however initial understanding and exposure gathered via engagement in e.g. student organizations, volunteering, internships, education, courses etc. or strong interest in the area will be considered as an advantage

We are looking for personalities with fresh perspectives, creativity and passion who want to become part of our motivated team.

ABOUT P&G

For more than 185 years, we’ve challenged the norm and inspired the future—from the products we put on the shelf to the people we bring on our team. We are a multinational consumer goods and with a diverse portfolio of brands like Always®, Ariel®, Gillette®, Head & Shoulders®, Herbal Essences®, Oral-B®, Pampers®, Pantene®, Tampax® and more, that are trusted in millions of living rooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, and bathrooms. But moreover, P&G is a place where you can be proud to work and do something that matters from Day1 . As our people are our greatest assets, our inspirational workplace aspires to allow everyone to be their authentic self and grow to their full potential. We work hard to help build an unique environment where our employees feel inspired to make a difference, have sense of price when they make an impact, leverage equal opportunity and multiple ways to continue growing and knowing we’re valued and rewarded for not only what we contribute, but how we contribute to our teams’ and our company’s success.
 

To get more information about P&G organization in Bratislava or Prague, our people, culture & office, please click here!

HIRING PROCESS 

We look for the best talent to join us, so our hiring process is thorough and purposeful. Process consists out of 3 main steps: application, on line assessments and interviews to ensure we recruit the right people but also that you have a complete understanding if we are the fit for you and your desired career path. We recommend to check this link to get fully prepared.

At P&G #weseeequal

P&G is an equal opportunity employer, where respect, diversity, and inclusion are the cornerstones of our culture. We create a company in which all people have the same access and the same chance to learn, grow, succeed, and develop. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identification, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected factor. 

We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. Please click here if you require an accommodation during the application process. Please make sure to wait to hear back from us regarding your accommodation before proceeding with the online assessment, we thank you in advance for your patience.

IF ALL OF THAT SOUNDS EXCITING, CLICK APPLY AND JOIN US TO MAKE AN IMPACT ON MORE THAN JUST YOUR CAREER #PGDAY1 

Job Schedule
Full time

Job Number
R000097131

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