Management Trainee; Sales

Position: Management Trainee (Sales)
### Role:

As
** Management Trainee**, you will start your journey in our Sales department to drive international growth at Versele-Laga with our most
** strategic retail partners**. You will play an important role in supporting daily business operations and ensuring excellent collaboration with our customers, while actively supporting the Global Channel Manager in executing the overall
** channel strategy**.Over time, you will have the possibility to explore other departments, other channels and other regions to build a strong foundation for a
** future leadership role
** within the company.
** Key Responsibilities
**** 1.
Account Support & Relationship Management
*** Assist KAMs in managing day-to-day contact with strategic customers.
* Build and maintain relationships with buyers, category managers, and store managers (for smaller accounts).
* Follow up on client requests, orders, and service issues.
* Ensure promotional agreements and contracts are executed as planned.
** 2.
Sales & Promotion Execution
*** Monitor sales performance of accounts.
* Track and follow up on promotions (discounts, POS materials, in-store activation).
* Support listings of new products and ensure proper implementation at the client side.
* Help prepare and deliver sales presentations.
** 3.
Analysis & Reporting
*** Perform in-depth analysis of sales, distribution, and market data to identify growth drivers and assess potential risks.

Prepare reports and dashboards for KAMs and management.
** 4.
Internal Coordination
*** Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, marketing, logistics, finance, and customer service to ensure alignment
* Ensure correct flow of information regarding orders, forecasts, and promotions.
* Support in resolving logistical or financial issues with customers.
* Coordinate key accounts across countries in alignment with local Versele-Laga teams.
** 5.
Strategic Support
*** Support the Channel Manager in rolling out the modern trade strategy across international markets.
* Help optimizing processes in KAM, support the Channel Mgr in deploying them globally and securing a perfect adoption of new tools.
* ** Master’s degree
** with maximum 3 years of experience
* ** Leadership experiences
** in campus or student organization are a plus
* ** Growth mindset,
** resilience and flexibility to adapt with the rapid business changes
* Strong
** business acumen
** and willingness to learn continuously
* ** Analytical and strategic thinking skills
*** Excellent
** communication and interpersonal abilities
*** A natural affinity for working in an
** international context
*** You are open to
** regular travel**
* ** Fluent in Dutch, French and English**. Knowledge of
** German
* * is a strong asset.
* ** Flexible working hours:
** you benefit from flexible working hours, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
* ** Salary:
** a competitive salary in line with the market, depending on your profile and experience.
* ** Fringe benefits:
** we offer group insurance and hospitalization insurance, ensuring you are well protected.
* ** Meal vouchers:
** you receive meal vouchers worth €10 per worked day.
* ** Growth opportunities:
** opportunities to develop yourself within a large, ambitious, and international family business where your contribution truly makes a difference.
* ** Meaningful job:
** the opportunity to have a positive impact on the lives of pets and their owners worldwide.
* ** Strong team spirit:
** you will work within a driven and passionate team in a dynamic and growing sector.
* ** Innovative environment:
** a collaborative workplace that values your ideas and creativity.
* ** Warm family atmosphere:
** with fun team activities such as the
* Versele-Laga Run
* in Deinze, the
* Versele-Laga Classic
* cycling event, and much more.### Attention required!
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