On-site
E-Commerce
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๐จ๐ญ German/French
About this role
The Practical DetailLocation: ViennaWorking Model: Hybrid (3 days per week in-office)Contract Type: Permanent Why this role mattersIn your first year, you will drive growth and strengthen Flora Food Group's position as the leading provider of plant-based spreads in the Austrian and Swiss market.This role is essential to advancing our mission of offering healthy, sustainable, and affordable alternatives to dairy.You will actively manage key accounts, ensuring forecast accuracy and developing negotiation strategies that unlock value.Your work will directly influence how our products reach kitchens across Austria, supporting better food choices for consumers.
What you'll do
Manage major Swiss accounts, actively understanding and responding to customer needs and expectations. Control and ensure accuracy of sales forecasts to support business planning. Plan and oversee customer budgets to align with growth objectives. Develop and implement negotiation strategies that deliver value-adding measures in 2027.
Drive growth strategies with key customers to elevate Flora's market presence.
PerformanceYou will own the accuracy of forecasts and the execution of growth plans, directly impacting sales volume and market share in Switzerland.Success will be measured by your ability to manage risks and opportunities in customer business and to implement effective negotiation strategies.Your data-driven approach will ensure that Flora remains a step ahead in a competitive market.
CareYou will report to the Head of Sales CHATIT and collaborate closely with Sales Leads, Finance, Demand Planning, and Marketing teams.Working within a dynamic team, you will contribute to a culture that values shared success and entrepreneurial spirit.Your decisions will reflect long-term thinking, balancing immediate business needs with sustainable growth.
PassionYou are passionate about plant-based food and the role it plays in healthier, more sustainable diets.You bring curiosity abo
Selling Motion
Buyer Persona
C-Suite
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Requirements at a Glance
Typical Day โ Account Manager
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Typical Sales Cycle
14โ60 days (SMB merchants) ยท 2โ6 months (enterprise retail)
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