Modern Trade Manager- North Est

Job Location: ​Fes​

Fes, Morocco

Company description

Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, Raffaello®, Kinder Bueno® and Kinder Surprise®. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 38,767  dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.

Diversity Statement

Ferrero 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 of 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.

About the Role:

Are you seeking a dynamic role with significant responsibility and a wide scope of impact? As a Modern Trade Manager- North East, you will be responsible for driving sales growth in your assigned area, enhancing brand visibility, and leading customer business plans within your assigned territory. You will collaborate closely with Field Modern Trade Team, Key Account Managers  and Trade Marketing to achieve Ferrero's strategic objectives.

Main Responsibilities:

• • Drive Sales Growth: Achieve sales and volume targets in your assigned sector, aligned with Ferrero's strategy.

  • Increase Brand Visibility: Ensure product prominence on store shelves through effective merchandising and promotions.

  • Customer Business Planning: Negotiate, implement, and monitor Customer Business Plans to align with company goals.

  • Trade Investment Management: Plan and optimize trade investments with key customers for maximum ROI and sustainable growth.

  • Promotion Negotiation: Collaborate with Trade Marketing to negotiate and execute additional promotional activities.

  • Performance Analysis: Analyze customer data, identify growth opportunities, and recommend strategies to drive improvements.

  • Team Management: Lead a team of merchandisers, ensuring effective resource use and performance.

  • Competitive Monitoring: Track competitor activities and market trends, sharing key insights with management.

  • Reporting: Prepare detailed reports on sales, customer engagement, and promotional activities.

Who we are looking for:

• Educational Background:
  A university degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Marketing, or Sales).
• Experience:
  Minimum of 5 years of experience in the FMCG sector, preferably within the chocolate or confectionery industry.
• Skills and Qualities:
  • Results-oriented with a proven track record of driving sales growth.
  • Charismatic leader with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence and motivate teams.
  • Highly responsive, with strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach.
  • Strong negotiation skills and strategic thinking.

How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:

At Ferrero, consumers, quality, and care are central to everything we do. To thrive in this role, you’ll need to be as consumer-focused as we are—dedicated to delivering outstanding results that resonate with our customers.

As a Modern Trade Supervisor, you’ll need to excel at team leadership, guiding your people to achieve ambitious targets while fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. With strategic thinking and a deep understanding of the business environment, you will drive process improvements and manage complexity effectively.

By cultivating strong relationships and demonstrating autonomy in managing stakeholders, you will position yourself as a key player in Ferrero’s success and ensure your team delivers outstanding sales outcomes.