Nestlé is one of the world’s leading food and beverage company, with 2000 global iconic brands and operating in 188 countries.

At Nestlé we work for unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come. That is our purpose.

We are the Good food, Good life company. We believe in the power of food to enhance lives. Good food nourishes and delights the senses. It helps children grow healthy, pets thrive, parents age gracefully and everyone live life to the fullest. Good food brings us together. Good food also respects our planet and protects resources for future generations.

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Join Nestlé Team and be a Force For Good!

We are currently looking for a Market Development Executive / Commercial Development Executive to join our Nestlé Purina Petcare team.

Location: Maslak, İstanbul
Type of contract: Permanent

As a Market Development Executive / Commercial Development Executive, you will have the following responsibilities;

• Support the local Retail Channel Integrated Commercial Plan (ICP) for KA , e-commerce and Retail distributors channels in line with central guidelines, ensuring seamless coordination between sales and marketing to deliver exceptional execution plans.
• Foster strong relationships with Channel Development Team (CDT) and Key Accounts teams by monitoring Monthly Business Performance (MBP) Cycle outputs and daily Month-to-Date (MTD) figures. Ensure month-end realization and forecast accuracy while addressing any gaps in field execution in relation to business objectives, including monthly Total Trade Spend (TTS) targets.
• Plan and execute field and customer activities, while maintaining effective communication and coordination with relevant Nestlé Channel Development, Field sales force, NPP(Nestlé Purina Petcare) Marketing and Demand & Supply Planning teams.
• Conduct comprehensive monitoring and analysis of internal and external data/research to drive category & shopper insights, aimed at optimizing channel based portfolio management.
• Develop expertise in the Retail channel by consistently monitoring and updating critical targets related to distribution, share of range, and shelf space. Provide guidance to the sales team to implement necessary corrective actions effectively.
• Develop and propose a comprehensive POP vision and channel specific solutions at point-of-sales.
• Create and manage projects aimed at enhancing efficiency and effectiveness, particularly by leveraging new digital opportunities within the emerging e-commerce channel and e-retailers
• Ensure adherence to all company principles and policies

Which profile are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree
• Minimum 4-5 years of commercial experience
• Strong understanding of customer dynamics and the selling process
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively engage and collaborate with diverse internal and external partners
• Excellent command of English

What are our employee community values?

Safety, quality, compliance and respect are pillars for our community existence.

Respect is our overaching value in Nestlé. We RESPECT eachother, others, environment and all life around.

We work in a supportive, caring, elevating environment. It is crucial for us to preserve our culture of solidarity.

What are our working values at Nestlé?

Flexible work schedule

Hybrid working

Multinational experience at one of the world’s leading food and beverage company

International and domestic career opportunities 

Development opportunities and trainings

Exclusive employee discounts

Employee Assistance Program, 24/7 expert support

Sport benefit program (benefit from more than 350 sport centers)

A paid birthday leave

4 weeks paternity leave

The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment.  All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Be a force for good.

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