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As a producing company P&G depends on a great, entrepreneurial group of Sales people who jointly work plans with our customers for mutual business growth via addressing shopper & consumer needs.
Sales in local P&G organization reaches from Key Account Management to Market Strategy & Planning as well as corporate roles.
As Key Account Manager in one of our multifunctional customer teams you are the owner of a category/customer combination and jointly work category strategies, plans for our initiatives, campaigns. You lead the business with your customer and you are responsible for business success. Don’t worry, you will be trained well, e.g. with negotiation trainings and your colleagues will be eager to help & support you with their experience.
Moving to a Market Strategy & Planning role the scope shifts into responsibility for the “Go to Market Strategy” of your specific brand in DACH. This includes working closely with Marketing in the local organization, but also with our European headquarter in Geneva on strategy and upcoming initiatives.
Our sales organization appreciates the contribution and energy of Sales Interns who work on their own projects from day 1 supported by training & coaching from experienced managers.
What do you like most in P&G?
“P&G is mainly hiring talents straight after their university graduation. Working in these young teams is always fun and my colleagues are encouraging me with their drive. Besides work, you are making friends in P&G very quickly. You soon realize how relationships to your colleagues go beyond the daily routine. This is truly special, unique and makes work much more satisfying.”
What is the key learning from your current role?
“That understanding both customer & shopper is crucial for success. The customer decides how he/she wants to support the mutual business and the consumer ultimately decides how relevant a product is. In order to be successful you need to understand both, which is accomplished through the multifunctional team setup at P&G.”
What is your favorite part of the job?
“The fact that every day comes a new challenge and there is always something new to learn. Secondly, it is so great to see the spirit and team work of diverse group – especially when facing challenging situations.”
What is important to you in your career?
“That I can stay true to myself and that I can come to the office in the morning with a smile and leave it being equally happy!”
How would you describe your colleagues?
“Buddies” or partners in crime.”
Want to go to Sales at P&G – Visit www.pgcareers.com
Internship: Job ID 476266
Full-time: Job ID 476258
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