Regional Key Account Manager MEWA
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Job Summary
Drive Implementation of the Global Key Account Approach
- Roll out the global Key Account strategy across key DP markets ensuring alignment with Red Bulls global standards and regional goals.
- Develop tailored implementation plans for each market considering local dynamics customer needs and DP capabilities.
- Ensure consistent communication and alignment between Red Bulls regional teams and DPs regarding Key Account objectives and expectations.
- Monitor the adoption of the global Key Account approach and provide feedback or adjustments as needed
Develop and Coach DP Key Account Teams
- Conduct regular training sessions and workshops for DP Key Account Managers (KAMs) to enhance skills in negotiation execution and strategic planning.
- Share best practices tools and frameworks to improve the performance of DP KAMs.
- Actively mentor DP KAMs by providing constructive feedback ongoing support and tailored development plans.
- Evaluate DP KAM performance regularly and identify areas for improvement to ensure delivery of exceptional results.
- Accompany DP KAMs to client visit measure assess and give feedback on the job
Optimize Contract Performance
- Analyze existing contracts to ensure they align with Red Bulls execution standards conditionality & pay for performance elements for Modern Trade and Convenience Key Accounts.
- Work with DPs to renegotiate agreements to maximize ROI and ensure adherence to Red Bulls business objectives.
- Conduct periodic performance evaluations of contracts using KPIs such as sales volume uplift and profitability.
- Ensure that all agreements include clear execution requirements such as displays price communication and promotional compliance.
Collaborate on Trade Spend Efficiency
- Partner with DPs and Red Bulls Finance team to conduct value chain analysis and identify inefficiencies in trade spend.
- Work with the team to develop actionable recommendations to optimize trade spend while maintaining execution quality.
- Implement strategies to reduce unnecessary costs and maximize profitability for both Red Bull and DPs.
- Track trade spend performance and ensure alignment with Red Bulls financial and execution standards.
Implement Red Bulls Promotional Guidelines
- Train DPs on Red Bulls promotional principles ensuring a focus on off-take rather than sell-in.
- Work with DPs to design promotions that meet guidelines such as limiting discount depth to 25% and requiring retailer participation (50-50).
- Collaborate on promotional planning to ensure volume uplift exceeds the depth of discount and that all promotions deliver positive gross margins.
- Ensure promotions are supported by additional displays and price communication in the main shelf and on displays.
Implement Red Bull Promotional Analysis Tool
- Roll out the tool to evaluate promotions across all markets ensuring adherence to Red Bulls promotional guidelines.
- Regularly analyze promotional performance and provide actionable insights to DPs and markets to improve future campaigns.
- Share reports with key stakeholders to track the effectiveness of promotions and their impact on sales and profitability.
- Use data from the tool to identify trends and adjust promotional strategies as needed.
Monitor and Improve Execution
- Track the implementation of contracts and agreements to ensure consistent execution across markets based on PSA and Winning versus Competition standards.
- Conduct regular reviews and audits of DP performance against agreed-upon standards and KPIs using clear and easy to navigate dashboards.
- Identify gaps in execution and provide actionable solutions to address them quickly.
- Work with cross-functional teams (e.g. marketing trade marketing) to ensure flawless execution of campaigns and agreements.
Identify and Drive Growth Opportunities
- Analyze market trends shopper behaviour and DP performance to uncover new growth opportunities.
- Develop tailored dashboards and reports that provide actionable insights for DPs and markets.
- Share growth strategies with DPs and markets focusing on increasing market share and maximizing revenue.
- Proactively identify and implement innovative approaches to gain a competitive edge in key markets.
Qualifications :
- Minimum 5 years regional sales management incl. key account experience with a proven track record of success on international and regional accounts e.g. int. buying groups regional or int. retailers Convenience and discounters
- Successful front line retail negotiation experience and problem-solving skills
- Strong analytical skills and experience using internal and external data sources (i.e. Nielsen Canadean etc)
- Excellent communication and active listening skills
- Innovative solution-oriented mindset
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- In-depth knowledge of FMCG industry beverage industry a plus
- In-depth knowledge of retail and impulse/convenience business
- Must be extremely proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Key Decision Makers
- Customer Service
- Revenue Growth
- Account Management
- CRM
- Salesforce
- Customer Relationships
- New Customers
- Territory
- Cold calls
- Product Line
- Business Relationships
- Sales Goals
- Sales Process
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