Sales Business Development Middle East / Levant region
Job Location: Luxembourg
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? 40,000 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:
For our Global Headquarters, we are looking for a Business Development Middle East /Levant region to identify, formulate, and drive the execution of business growth opportunities across Key markets.
Main Responsibilities:
Thanks to your ability to identify and analyze growth opportunities, you will work closely with the Cluster Manager to formulate and implement business development strategies across the middle east and Levant markets. Your expertise will drive initiatives such as growth acceleration plans, new market entry strategies, and RTM engineering. By providing insights into trade, consumer behavior, and competition, you will support the development of business activities, helping commercial and marketing teams deliver impactful outcomes. Your experience in managing sales and customers, including negotiating with distributors and sales teams, will be essential in strengthening partnerships and optimizing market performance.
You will play a key role in analyzing economic and business data to inform decisions, ensuring that strategies are built on a solid foundation of insights. By synthesizing information from multiple sources and preparing detailed reports, you will offer actionable recommendations to enhance performance. Your capacity to provide regular updates and comments on business results and trends will support stakeholders in navigating the complexities of the market.
With a focus on change management and project execution, you will directly oversee planning activities, ensuring seamless coordination and timely delivery. Whether implementing best practices, supporting capability-building efforts, or guiding the rollout of new systems, you will facilitate collaboration across teams and geographies. Your ability to translate complex ideas into actionable plans will contribute to the successful implementation of strategies that drive the cluster’s growth trajectory.
Who we are looking for:
Thanks to your strategic mindset and analytical approach, you bring a solid foundation in business development, market analysis, and project execution. With 5 to 8 years of experience, ideally in the FMCG sector, you have developed a deep understanding of consumer behavior and the ability to create market insights from scratch. Your knowledge extends to both traditional and modern trade, enabling you to build and implement sales plans and processes effectively. Experience as a Key Account Manager is a plus, as well as familiarity with distributor and customer management.
You will leverage your strong communication and influencing skills to foster collaboration and drive alignment among diverse stakeholders. Soft skills such as adaptability, leadership, and credibility are key to making an impact. Your ability to analyze data, identify opportunities, and deliver actionable recommendations ensures impactful decision-making. Proficiency in Excel and a passion for turning insights into strategies further enhance your capacity to handle complex information and craft well-rounded solutions. A background in media understanding and optimization, particularly within a European market, is highly valuable.
An adventurous spirit and openness to occasional travel (up to four times a year) allow you to stay connected with regional markets and maintain a hands-on approach. Your adaptability and commitment to excellence equip you to navigate dynamic environments while contributing to growth initiatives. Whether working within a marketing and media team, managing digital strategies, or engaging in procurement, you will play a key role in shaping market approaches and driving results.
Are you ready for this great challenge? Don’t miss the chance to apply!
How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:
Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.