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Wholesale Sales Executive - Thessaloniki (Temporary)

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Diageo

Wholesale Sales Executive - Thessaloniki (Temporary)

Sykiés, Greece

About us

Diageo is the world's leading premium drinks company with an outstanding collection of brands, such as Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Baileys, Captain Morgan, Tanqueray and Guinness. Our purpose - Celebrating life, every day, everywhere - has a meaningful role in our company, for our people, our diversity, our brands, in how we perform and how we build shared value

About the Role

As a Wholesales Sales Executive, you will optimally handle and develop Wholesales (W/S) accounts in a designated area in order to deliver the profit, volume, sales driver and brand building, expressed in the commercial plan. You ‘ll be developing compelling customer propositions that unlock growth opportunities and improve the balanced profit delivery.

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Your Day-to-day Will Be Including:
  • Development of an area coverage/contact plan to guarantee delivery of targets expressed in the commercial plan.
  • Drive of maximum Return of Investment (ROI) from allocated area (through commercial proposals).
  • Closure of supervising and follow up on brilliant execution through regular and consistent coverage plan within outlets.
  • Relationship management (commercial agreements according to policy, implementation of agreements, exploration of opportunities).
  • Detailed tracking and monitoring of financial performance.
  • Responsibility for governing depletions and stock data.
  • Closure of aging debt (collections).
  • Action on tailor made activation and detailed elements of activity execution.
  • Continuous customer contact/network plan within area of responsibility.
  • Identification of opportunities for new business development in area of responsibility.
  • Accurate and timely approval of rebates, invoice claims and deductions.
  • Strong ownership of the day-to-day customer relationship through effective negotiation, persuasion and conflict management/resolution skills.
  • Ability to understand customer requirements and match these to specific Diageo propositions.


Your Way Of Working:
  • Ownership and accountability for outcomes (acting like an owner, actively taking initiatives to drive phenomenal performance)
  • Improving ROI for each key customer through detailed P&L analysis
  • Expert analysis of multiple data sources is converted quickly into clear actions
  • Implementation of plan actions with particular focus on preparation (product prioritization, NSV, debts etc.)
  • Excellent collaboration with Outlet Developers and effective information flow within the team regarding Sell Out, Stocks, opportunities, competition etc.
  • Ongoing & effective cross-functional partnership to deliver comprehensive performance


About you
  • Demonstrated ability in a Sales department of FMCG - On Trade Channel experience is a big plus.
  • Excellent relationship-building skills, confident, honest and solid communication, team-playing, innovative thinking, results-orientation, trustful, high energy and drive, outstanding negotiations skills, good prioritization
  • P&L literacy - strong numerical and analytical skills
  • Comfort in using MS Office (especially excel)
  • Proficiency in both Greek and English
  • Academical background: BSc in Economics/Marketing/Management


Working with us

Flexible Working Statement

Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you're supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.

Rewards & Benefits Statement

Join us and you can also expect a highly competitive and flexible rewards and benefits package including:
  • Contemporary work life balance policies and wellbeing activities.
  • Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Annual bonus dependent on performance.
  • Tools for your day to day job like Company car, computer and mobile phone.
  • Night shift allowance.
  • Product allowance.
  • Holiday Vouchers.
  • Life Assurance.


Diversity statement

Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this.

We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you'll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You'll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more.

Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.

Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application.

Client-provided location(s): Thessaloniki, Greece
Job ID: Diageo-JR1115503
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Pension
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led

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