Position Snapshot

Location: Zagreb
Team: Nestlé PetCare Purina
Line Manager: NPP Business Development Manager HR,SI,BIH

Position Summary

Are you ready to take your next career step in a dynamic, innovative, and pet-focused environment? If you are passionate about analytics, strategy, and working closely with cross-functional teams to drive success, we invite you to apply for the position of:

Market Development and Sales Assistant – Purina

A Day in the Life of a Market Development and Sales Assistant

• Monitor and analyze the Market Development and Sales budget to ensure accurate tracking and reporting.
• Actively participate in the monthly and quarterly reporting processes to support business planning and execution.
• Create and manage work structures and forms, as well as procurement requests, in accordance with procedures.
• Analyze market competitiveness and provide actionable insights for business improvement.
• Conduct advertising analysis with customers and track results to optimize performance.
• Use Nielsen reports to track distribution in specialized channels and suggest improvements.
• Perform distribution analysis and provide recommendations for optimization.
• In close collaboration with other teams, develop local channel plans and strategies to align with business objectives.
• Implement processes and ensure their effective execution across all relevant channels.
• Manage the development of promotional materials for sales points, including displays, holders, and other promotional materials for retaileres, vet clinics and cat/dog shows
• Oversee projects for packaging with recommended retail prices, from initial concept to finalization.
• Coordinate co-packing processes and ensure timely delivery of finished products.

What Will Make You Successful?

• University degree in a relevant field (economy, business, or marketing preferred)
• Minimum 1 year of experience in marketing, sales, or similar roles, preferably in FMCG
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail
• Proficiency in English and advanced knowledge of MS Office
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement

What We Offer?

• A culture that fosters inclusion, diversity, and innovation
• An international work environment with opportunities for learning and growth
• Hybrid work model with flexible arrangements
• Private health insurance and annual medical check-ups
• Competitive annual leave policy (up to 30 days)
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• And many other benefits

What Are You Waiting For?

If you are interested in this career opportunity and what to join our team, please submit your application. We review all applications on an ongoing basis, so please do not delay your submission. By sending us your CV you also give us the right to collect and process your personal data, as part of our candidate registration process. Please apply with a CV in English.

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