Sector Manager

Join us as Sector Manager

ABOUT UNILEVER

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that has a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world. 

At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We do not believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

JOB PURPOSE

As a Sector Manager at Unilever Food Solutions BE, you will be responsible for driving the growth and profitability of our products (Knorr, Hellmann’s,…)  within our portfolio. You will manage a region in West-Flanders to visit our operators (Hotel, restaurant, butchers, traiteur, elderly homes, hospitals, schools,... ) to be their culinary contact person for UFS. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Making routing & planning to visit your operators in an efficient way.
• Strong product knowledge.
• Ability to present the right products to customers & tastings.
• Analyze sales figures within your region.
• Achieving your own KPIs.
• Identify and develop potential customers.
• Sometimes to be present at fairs, events, ...
• Maintain strong relationships with your customers & trade partners.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in communication, sales or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in sales, marketing, or commercial roles within the FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) industry.
• Proven record of achieving sales targets and driving market share growth.
• Team player who will thrive in a friendly and collaborative team environment
• Passion for cooking & strong interest in the culinary world.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Analytical and sales development skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Culinary experience.
• Experience FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) industry.
• Experience with CRM and analytical tools.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Work location:

• Hybrid – Brussels, Belgium

Candidates identified in our pipeline will be considered with precedence.

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.