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"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Our Sales team is looking for a motivated colleague who is eager to grow, build strong customer relationships, and help bring our iconic confectionery brands to even more consumers every day.</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">Junior Key Account 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>Working model:</strong> Hybrid (2 days per week in the Prague office, home office, and customer visits)<br><strong>Team:</strong> Sales<br><strong>Reports to:</strong> Key Account Manager and Commercial & Managing Director CZ & SK</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">Where we need you</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">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—<strong>Mentos, Chupa Chups, Smint, Alpenliebe, Fruittella</strong>, 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 in over 150 countries.</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">As our <strong>Junior Key Account Manager</strong>, you'll support one of our experienced Key Account Managers while managing your own portfolio of customers. This is a newly created position, created to develop future Key Account Managers, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to accelerate their commercial career within an international FMCG business.</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><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">In this role, you will:</span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Independently manage and grow</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> a portfolio of customers across <strong>alternative retail channels, including non-food retailers (e.g. Rossmann), smaller retail accounts, e-commerce, petrol stations, vending operators, and drugstores.</strong></span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Support the Key Account</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> Manager responsible for Lidl, Kaufland, and Tesco, helping drive the success of some of our most important retail partnerships.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Identify new business opportunities and maximize the growth potential of your customer portfolio.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Build and maintain strong customer relationships to deliver sustainable sales growth.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Prepare and implement account plans in line with the company's commercial strategy and objectives.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Monitor sales performance, analyse results, and recommend actions to improve business performance.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure excellent execution and customer satisfaction.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Work with SAP and other commercial tools to support planning, reporting, and account management.</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"><b>The ingredients of Perfetti Van Melle – is this your flavor?</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">We are <strong>Taste Makers in Candy!</strong> 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"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">What makes us unique</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Empowering</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> – Growth and development opportunities tailored to you, including a clear career path toward becoming a Key Account Manager.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><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-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><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-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Dynamic</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> – With operations in 30+ countries 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"><b>The ideal recipe for our new Junior Key Account Manager:</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">Here's what we're looking for:</span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Bachelor's degree or equivalent education.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Around <strong>2–5 years of relevant commercial or Account Management experience, within FMCG,</strong> retail, or consumer goods industry.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Understanding of <strong>sales and marketing strategy</strong>, planning processes, and the <strong>commercial drivers of business growth</strong>.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">A proactive, flexible, open-minded, and <strong>results-oriented mindset.</strong></span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Analytical thinking</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> and confidence working with sales data.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Experience with <strong>SAP S4</strong> is an advantage. </span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">MS Office</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> strong usage (Excel, PowerPoint, Word as a minimum) </span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Fluent in Czech or Slovak</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">, with <strong>English</strong> <strong>proficiency</strong> at a minimum of B2 level.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Valid <strong>Category B driving licence.</strong></span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Based in Prague</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> or within reasonable commuting distance (approximately 40–50 km).</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:</H2> </div><div><ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Permanent full-time employment.</span></strong></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Hybrid work model</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> – combination of office work (Prague), home office, and field work with customers.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">25 days of paid vacation per year.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Company mobile phone with monthly plan for both business and private use.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Company car</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> available for both business and personal use.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Comprehensive <strong>benefits package</strong>, including: </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Sick days; </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Employer contribution to pension insurance; </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Meal allowance; </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Home office allowance; </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Company products; </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">English courses; </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Group accident insurance; </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Flexible working hours</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Personal learning and development opportunities through our global e-learning platform, English courses, and tailored training programmes.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Development path</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> to Key Account Manager.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Start date: Immediately or by agreement.</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">Want a taste of more?</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">If this role sounds like a sweet next step and you're ready to build your commercial career with an international market leader, 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 shape the future of sweets? </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>