About Barilla

At Barilla, we believe that every great journey begins with passion and a bold vision. From our humble beginnings in 1877 in a small shop in Parma, Italy, we’ve blossomed into a global leader in the food industry, guided by our commitment to progress and excellence.

Today, Barilla is an international group present in more than 100 countries and we are proud to be recognized as the world’s top food company by reputation. With 22 beloved brands in our portfolio, we are world leader for pasta, the number one choice for ready-made sauces in Europe, leader for bakery products in Italy, and for crispbread across Scandinavia with Wasa.

Our success story is written by a passionate team of almost 9,000 dedicated employees across 30 plants and offices worldwide, all united by a shared mission to nourish the future with purpose and passion.

Are you ready to add your unique flavor to our journey?

Brief Description

Barilla is looking for a Trade Marketing and sales specialist to join our team in Zagreb (Croatia). In this role, you will play a key part in supporting our Market Manager and Sales Team in South Adriatic Market (Serbia, BiH, Montenegro, Kosovo and Albania), helping to drive growth, develop strategies and create value for our customers and shoppers. As part of our results-driven team you will have the opportunity to evolve and gain valuable experience in the fields of sales analysis, customer & shopper marketing, category development, value creation, external agencies and customers communication.

Key Accountabilities:

• Support Market Manager in setting Country action plans, according to business strategy and categories’ marketing plan.

• Analyze market data, monitor the competition, support the development of our brands and categories, in collaboration with Category marketing and the Market manager.

• POS material handling and distribution internally and externally.

• Support sales teams in setting effective and efficient customer action plans and in-store activities.

• Support Market Manager in RGM and cost management.

Qualifications:

• University Degree in Economics, Business, Marketing or similar.

• Experience in the field of Sales, Sales Analytics, Category management, Trade marketing or similar. FMCG or retail experience would be an advantage.

• Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office, with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

• Strong analytical skills and ability to deal with complexity and pressure.

• Target orientation, flexibility and ability to adapt to changing priorities.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a multi-country environment.

• Fluency in Croatian or Serbian and English. Knowledge of Albanian will be considered as plus.

What we offer:

• Fixed-term employment contract until 30 November 2027.

• Flexible working time and hybrid model, with up to 40% remote work.

• High-impact learning culture with access to our learning academies and digital platforms.

• Open and inclusive international working environment where you can bring your authentic self.

• Attractive office space and very good access with public and personal transportation.

Important information:

Please submit your CV in English.

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At Barilla, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where diversity in all its forms is valued and embraced. Our employment policies and practices are designed to ensure equal employment opportunities for all, regardless of age, race, color, citizenship, faith, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or characteristics of expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our commitment to equal employment stems from our unwavering belief that it is not only the right thing to do, but it is also a fundamental driver of innovation and business success.