Job description

Campari Group today is a major player in the global branded spirits industry, with a portfolio of over 50 premium and super premium brands, marketed and distributed in over 190 markets around the world, with leading positions in Europe and the Americas.

Headquartered in Milan, Italy, Campari Group owns 22 plants worldwide and has its own distribution network in 22 countries, and employs approximately 4,000 people.

Shares of the parent company Davide Campari - Milano N.V. are listed on the Italian Stock Exchange since 2001. Campari Group is today the sixth-largest player worldwide in the premium spirits industry.

Role Overview

Campari Group is looking for a Business Development Executive (BDE) to join the Commercial team based in various areas across the UK.

6-month contract – May to September
Competitive salary
Car allowance
Paid lunch
Mileage allowance

The Business Development Executive is responsible for the consumer’s experience and interaction with our brands in the Independent Free Trade (IFT) and will be responsible for the brand distribution, menu feature, commercial deals and activation in IFT. This role is a dynamic fast-moving position that required the individual to be flexible to work in different parts of the country – adequate time and planning will be given. The position seeks new business distribution opportunities within new accounts and to deliver spritz training programs to bar owners / tenders.

The successful candidate will report into the Field sales manager for the area and have an assigned mentor from the current team.

Key Responsibilities And Activities

Achieves new listings and target Rate of Sale for Campari UK brands in independent free trade accounts, such as bars, restaurants.
Implements promotional activities and incentives to deliver results.
Maintains updated database of information on portfolio of independent on trade accounts on CRM system
Provides feedback on competitor activities and market trends in the independent style bar sector and in target on trade accounts
Conducts training sessions in on trade accounts for the company’s focus brands
Completes all necessary administrative requirements, including weekly journey plans, monthly reports, customer contact reports and other reports requested by the Field sales ExecutiveIFT in real time
Is adaptable to market and company requirements – is flexible to change territory when requested for a limited period of time

Key Relationships

Reporting Lines:

Reports into the Field sales manager

Other Internal Relationships:

Wider Independent Free Trade team including Business Development Managers
Customer Marketing – Field Activation managers
Route to Market team for volume requirements and forecasting purposes
Regional Brand Ambassadors

External Relationships:

Customers such as bar owners, bar managers, operation managers
Route to Market representatives
Third party suppliers to collaborate on joint delas

Experience And Skills

Strong communicator
Dynamic self starter, highly motivated and eager to achieve success
Results orientated
Highly organised and takes a planned approach to work
Manages own time well
Displays emotional intelligence in high pressure situations
Roadworthy and presentable car when required
Clean driving license

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

At Campari Group we believe in building more value together, thus we see diversity in all forms as a source of enrichment. Our employment policies and practices ensure that we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment without regard to any individual’s race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or characteristics or expression, political affiliation or activity, age, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Note to applicants:

Your application will be assessed based on your abilities, expertise, general knowledge and experience, not because of any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information you may possess. You must not disclose to Campari Group any such information. In the event that you are asked a question that cannot be answered without disclosure of any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information (including from a current or prior employer or their vendors or customers), you must decline to answer the question.

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