Customer Development Executive

Job Description

About the Role

Title: Customer Development Executive

Location: Piraeus, A1, GR

Department: Customer Development/Sales

Job Description:

No Relocation Assistance Offered

#161068 – Piraeus, Attiki, Greece

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Pet Nutrition.

We are recognised for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health.

If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Customer Development Executive to join our dynamic team, focusing on the Super Market Channels. In this role, you will be responsible for driving sales and market share growth within assigned supermarket accounts, leveraging Colgate-Palmolive’s product portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

Customer Relationship Management:Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers at supermarket chains. Serve as the primary point of contact for these accounts, understanding their needs and developing strategies to meet them.

Business Development:Develop and execute joint business plans with supermarket accounts to drive sales and distribution of Colgate-Palmolive products. Identify growth opportunities within the market and implement initiatives to capitalize on them.

Sales and Revenue Generation:Achieve sales targets and objectives for assigned supermarket accounts. Monitor sales performance, analyze data, and implement corrective actions where necessary to ensure targets are met or exceeded.

Promotional Planning and Execution:Collaborate with marketing and trade marketing teams to plan and execute promotional activities, displays, and campaigns within supermarkets. Monitor promotional effectiveness and ROI.

Market and Competitive Analysis:Stay informed about market trends, competitor activities, and consumer preferences within the supermarket channels. Use insights to develop winning strategies and tactics.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, or a related field. MBA preferred.

Proven experience (2+ years) in sales, customer development, or key account management within the FMCG Industry, preferably in the supermarket channel.

Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.

Analytical mindset with proficiency in data analysis and interpretation.

Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Fluency in English.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

Our Commitment to Sustainability

With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact. We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Achieving our purpose starts with our people – ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve -and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please contact Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the subject “Accommodation Request” should you require accommodation.

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