Pet Nutrition Key Account Manager

**Job Description:** **Essential Requirements:** =========================== * Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build and maintain relationships and the ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders, including third-party partners. * Strategic thinker with a proactive approach and a curious mindset to identify new business opportunities * Numerate and analytical * Educated to Bachelor´s degree level or equivalent * **Fluency in Norwegian and English** * Business-level competency in MS Office, especially Excel and Power Point, but also ability and interest in learning new systems and tools since we embrace technological change * Excellent presentation skills * Previous experience from the FMCG-business is a plus **What will be your key responsibilities?** =========================================== * Manage and develop existing customer relationships outside the grocery channel, which will drive mutual growth through price negotiations, assortment and campaign recommendations based on trends and customer needs and strategies * Identify and pursue new business opportunities and channels (develop strategic plans) to increase Mars Pet Nutrition sales outside the grocery channel * Responsible for each customers P&L and forecast * Presenting strategic plans both internally and externally to customers **What can you expect from Mars?** ================================== * Pension scheme   * Fitness allowanc * Free snacks, fruits and coffee at workplace to boost your energy   * A modern and pet friendly office environment,centrally located at Skøyen * Comprehensive safety and well-being benefits, including life insurance, health insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.   * Support in career building through personalized development plan.   * On-line shop with attractive discounts on our products that your family and friend are going to love.   * Possibility to participate in volunteering initiatives during working hours.   * Be part of a collaborative, international team working across the Nordics * Gain valuable experience in FMCG and Sales within a global organization. * Work with over 140,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.   * Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.   * Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.