About the RoleThe State Account Manager plays a pivotal role in driving sales growth and building solid relationships with key customers.
This position is ideal for early-career professionals seeking to develop expertise in sales, negotiation, and customer management within a supportive and high-performing environment.Main ResponsibilitiesExecute Ferrero's business strategies across assigned customers, delivering the Triple Win approach that creates value for consumers, customers, and Ferrero.Manage customer investments through the accurate and timely processing of SAPTM accruals and claims.Build and maintain strong relationships with key customer stakeholders, including buyers and wholesale partners.Facilitate regular customer meetings and support the Senior Account Team with Top-to-Top (T2T) engagements and range reviews.Negotiate case deals, promotional price points, and activation activities to drive mutually beneficial commercial outcomes.Lead negotiations for cost price increases with relevant wholesalers and retailers when required.Partner closely with Demand Planning to ensure accurate forecasting and alignment of customer plans.Prepare and deliver daily, weekly, and monthly reports, ensuring key stakeholders receive timely and accurate insights.Develop and complete field activation briefs for all key customer activations, ensuring high-quality execution and alignment with business objectives.Support the achievement of sales, profitability, and execution targets through effective planning, stakeholder engagement,



and commercial management.About YouUniversity degreeExperience in sales, account management, or a related fieldBasic market and retailer knowledge, field and distributor management, novice-level eCommerce understandingSelling and category management skills, merchandising techniquesGood relationship management, customer service, administration and communication skillsStrong analytical thinking, good time and priorities managementProficiency in Microsoft Office; SAP knowledge is considered an advantageWhat We OfferCareers with caring built in - discover our benefits here.About FerreroFerrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in ****.
Today, it is one of the world's largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world.
Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com.DE&I; at FerreroFerrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities.
We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way.
In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero.
The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.
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📌 State Account Manager (1 Year Contract) (New South Wales)
🏢 Ferrero International
📍 New South Wales