National Account Executive (Contract)

Job Location: ​Sydney​

Sydney

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.

About the Role:

At Ferrero, we’re on a mission to delight consumers around the world.

We’re now looking for a driven, detail-oriented National Account Executive to join our dynamic Sales team in Australia. This role is a fantastic opportunity to build foundational experience in Key Account Management, contributing directly to the growth of our business through analytical excellence and commercial acumen.

As a National Account Executive, you will play a vital role in supporting our key accounts. You’ll contribute to long-term sales growth by driving forecasting accuracy, managing trade spend, and delivering insightful business analysis. You’ll also collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless execution of Ferrero’s commercial strategy at the customer level.

Main Responsibilities:

• Execute Ferrero’s sales strategies in collaboration with major retail partners.
• Manage and track trade spend, ensuring accurate loading of accruals in SAP TM.
• Oversee the claims process, ensuring timely, accurate management and reporting.
• Analyse promotions and provide actionable insights to ensure accurate forecasting.
• Deliver timely daily, weekly, and monthly sales reporting to internal stakeholders.
• Support field execution and activation briefs for all key brand and trade campaigns.
• Analyse range performance and deliver recommendations to optimise results.
• Assist in launching key Ferrero marketing and trade campaigns.
• Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders to support the strategic execution of customer plans.
• Prepare and submit customer paperwork for promotional activities accurately and on time.

Who we are looking for:

You’re an energetic, detail-focused professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You combine strong analytical thinking with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Candidate Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail and results-driven mindset.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks with agility.
• Intermediate Excel & PowerPoint proficiency experience is highly regarded.
• Commercial experience in FMCG sales, field execution or coordination roles preferred.

Why Ferrero?

At Ferrero, we believe in empowering our people to grow. You’ll be part of a collaborative team in an inclusive culture that supports innovation, development, and a love of what we do. If you’re ready to build your career with one of the world’s most respected FMCG companies, we’d love to hear from you.

Ready to make an impact with Ferrero? Apply today and start your journey with a company that’s committed to excellence, growth, and delicious possibilities.

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.

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.