CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 300 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ 11,000 people and operate in more than 55 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.
What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.
Job Description
The ideal candidate will be a Leader of the Manufacturer Sales and the Retailer sales functions and will generate the Strategic vision, develop and drive a profitable sales growth strategy for the Czech Republic including the right organizational set up to support that strategy.
The main responsibility of the role is:
to deliver significant profitable growth to the CHEP business in a competitive environment by:
developing and opening new market sectors and segments
by leading high-stakes negotiations with high potential manufacturing customers and with influential Top major retailers.
to successfully lead, develop and deploy the manufacturer sales team and the retailer sales team to deliver rapid and profitable sales growth and increasing customer satisfaction.
What will you do?
Growth – co-creates the Strategic Vision, develops and implements the strategy to acquire significant shares of the FMCG manufacturers portfolio and to increase and reinforce CHEP visibility and market shares within Retailers. Is the leader of a cross-functional team and coordinate CHEP resources to develop standard and / or tailor-made solutions, offers for retailers and for their suppliers, in line with CHEP policies. Completes thorough data-driven investigations into targeted company operations. Leads business negotiations with Senior client executives on behalf of CHEP about these solutions and manages the implementation process of them.
Cost efficiency & cost leadership – provides disciplined S&OP, manages activities for self & team to deliver the budget targets and profitability levels via reinforcing pool discipline with manufacturing and retail customers. Develops processes and tools for the teams to work effectively. Develops and implements Measures to reach cost leadership. Controls commercial proposals to be in line with CHEP policy, offering newest solutions procedures and processes.
People – Is the leader of and develops a team of high-performance sales to manufacturers and to retailers. Will actively adjust the team structure to the needs and develop the talent and succession planning for the team, to reach business excellence.
Health & Safety – complies with the safety legislation, policies and procedures
CLT leadership – will shape and contribute to the regional strategic direction as an active member of the Country Leadership Team, orchestrating execution of the agreed solutions
Who are we looking for?
10+ years of experience in managing sales of services to large organizations with complex decision-making processes (Hunter profile)
Proven track record of success in the FMCG Sector within Czech Republic
Supply chain experience highly desired
Proven experience in international matrix environment
Proven success in delivering challenging sales targets
People management experience of medium or large sized teams
Proven record of contribution towards business strategy
Fluency in Czech and English
Excellent oral and written communication skills in Czech and English with the ability to interact effectively
Strong numerical and analytical skills
Experienced in the application of MS Office, especially proven proficiency in MS Excel
What do we offer?
Long term, international career growth & opportunities
Competitive salary package with annual bonus
Car allowance or company car also for private usage
Multisport card
Additional life insurance
Options to purchase CHEP/Brambles shares
3 Days paid leave for volunteering
Employee´s pension insurance plan
25 the days of the annual holiday
5 sick days
Meal vouchers
Cafeteria system to spend on health, culture, traveling, education and other perks
Preferred Education
BachelorsPreferred Level of Work Experience
7 - 10 yearsRemote Type
Hybrid RemoteWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
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