About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Ready to take a fresh step in your career?</H2> </div><div><p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Channel Activation Manager</span></strong></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Location:</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> Prague, Czech Republic<br><strong>Contract:</strong> Permanent, full-time<br><strong>Team:</strong> Part of the Marketing Department, reporting directly to the CEE Countries Trade Marketing Manager<br><strong>Scope:</strong> Czech and Slovak markets<br><strong>Travel:</strong> Moderate travel (10–25%)</span></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">At <strong>Perfetti Van Melle Czech Republic</strong>, we bring joy to consumers across the Czech and Slovak markets with some of the world’s most beloved confectionery brands — Mentos, Chupa Chups, Smint, Alpenliebe, Fruittella, and many more. Based in Prague, our local team is part of one of the largest confectionery and chewing gum manufacturers in the world, with operations across the globe.</span></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Our Marketing and Commercial teams are eager to team up with you to make sure our delicious freshmakers and sweets are visible, irresistible, and easy to find wherever our consumers shop.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Where we need you:</b></H2> </div><div><p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">As our new <strong>Channel Activation Manager</strong>, you will play a key role in bringing our brands to life at the point of sale.</span></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">You will be responsible for creating and executing product visibility strategies across sales channels, translating our marketing and commercial plans into impactful in-store activation. From merchandising standards and assortment recommendations to tailor-made POSM solutions, you will help ensure that our brands stand out where it matters most — in front of our consumers.</span></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Working closely </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">with Sales, Marketing, Trade Marketing (CEE Cluster – Poland, Czech Republic and Slovakia), Category Management, Supply Chain, external agencies, and our customers, you will connect strategy with flawless execution. You will also manage the inventory, logistics, and budget of promotional materials while continuously looking for smarter and more effective activation solutions.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Your core responsibilities at a glance:</b></H2> </div><div><ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Develop and execute visibility strategies across sales channels.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Create assortment and planogram recommendations with Category Management.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Drive merchandising standards and best-in-class in-store execution.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Develop POSM concepts and manage production, logistics, and inventory end to end.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Lead tailor-made visibility solutions with customers and cross-functional teams.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Manage merchandising agencies and evaluate their performance.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Analyze promotional execution, product rotation, costs, and value opportunities.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Monitor competitor activities and translate market insights into action.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.4px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Own and manage the Visibility budget within Trade Marketing</span>.<strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span></strong></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>The ideal recipe for our new Channel Activation Manager:</b></H2> </div><div><ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">University degree.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">2–5 years of experience in <strong>Trade Marketing, Channel Activation, Shopper Marketing, or a related FMCG role.</strong></span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Fluent <strong>Czech/Slovak, English B2 minimum,</strong> (Polish is an advantage).</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Strong analytical, project management, and organizational skills.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Creative, results-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple stakeholders.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Strong MS Office/Excel skills.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">SAP S/4HANA and Nielsen</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> <strong>database</strong> experience.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.4px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Driving licence B.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">The ingredients of Perfetti Van Melle – is this your flavour?</H2> </div><div><p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">We are Taste Makers in Candy!</span></strong></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">As the third-largest confectionery company in the world — and the second in Europe — we’re on a journey to become the best in making candy. And we need great colleagues to make that happen.</span></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">What makes us unique:</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Empowering</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> – Growth and development opportunities tailored to you.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Fun</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> – A family-like culture, team events, and yes… a candy factory!</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Innovation</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> – Active engagement in topics like health, sustainability, and food safety.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.4px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Dynamic</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> – With operations across the globe and exciting new acquisitions, we’re constantly evolving.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">What we offer if you join our team:</H2> </div><div><ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Permanent full-time employment.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Hybrid work model — a combination of office work in Prague, home office, and field work.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">25 days of paid vacation per year.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Company mobile phone with a monthly plan for both business and private use.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Comprehensive benefits package, including sick days, pension contribution, meal and home office allowances, company products, English courses, group accident insurance, and flexible working hours.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Personal learning and development opportunities through our global e-learning platform and tailored training programs.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.4px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:0.4px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Start date: Immediately or by agreement.<strong> </strong></span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 36.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span></strong></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Want a taste of more?</span></strong></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">If this role sounds like a sweet next step and you’re ready to shape how our iconic brands come to life in stores, we’d love to meet you!</span></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">At Perfetti Van Melle, we believe the strength of our team lies in diversity. We create a workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to grow.</span></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Ready to turn great brands into irresistible in-store experiences?</span></strong></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Apply now and help us create even more sweet moments!</span></strong></p></div></div></div>