Trainee Business Developer HoReCa Iraklio, Crete

About your new Team:

We are a talented and engaged team of more than 1,500 people. Each and every one of us is the secret ingredient of Coca-Cola Tria Epsilon, member of Coca-Cola HBC Group, the world’s largest bottler and partner of The Coca-Cola Company. Our every day mission is to delight our consumers. For the past 55 years we produce in our 6 plants in Greece & Cyprus and deliver to our million consumers a unique 24/7 product portfolio. Our success comes from us working together as one team to make a positive difference for the local communities we serve.

About your new Job:

As a Trainee Business Developer in Crete, you will:

• Ensure business continuity by substituting and shadowing Business Developers in your Area Sales Manager’s (ASM) team, in Crete Island.

• Manage customer relationships, drive sales, and secure excellent in-store execution following Business Developer’s guidance.

• Adapt quickly to different routes, priorities, and customer needs, making you a valuable partner to both the company and our clients.

• Gain hands-on experience and relevant commercial capabilities that prepare you for future appointments into a Business Developer role through specialized internal academies.

What You’ll Do:

• Visit customers daily, alongside another Business Developer to maintain strong relationships and identify opportunities for growth.

• Execute sales activities, merchandising standards, and activations, ensuring brand visibility and availability according to Business Developer’s guidance.

• Support the market with insights by collecting and sharing customer information.

• Manage company assets placed in customer locations responsibly.

• Use our digital tools to access real-time insights and maximize effectiveness in the field.

• Collaborate with your Sales Team Leader (STL), ASM, and cross-functional teams (e.g., Trade Marketing) to deliver results.

What You’ll Bring:

• University degree (AEI/TEI or equivalent).

• Previous experience in sales, Horeca or in small retail will be considered an advantage.

• Valid driving license.

• Availability and flexibility to move across territories within your assigned ASM area.

• Ability to work independently, always focusing on customer needs.

• Strong results orientation, passion for sales, and ambition to grow your career.

How We Will Support You:

• We will equip you with clear guidelines for market activation and best-in-class sales tools, enabling you to monitor your work and understand your progress.

• You will continuously develop your selling skills through our Sales Academies, gaining access to the latest techniques and best practices in sales.

Our goal is to create the right environment in which all our employees will feel that they belong to a big family and will have the opportunity to be inspired and develop continuously. At Coca-Cola HBC, we are an inclusive employer that thrives on diversity. This means our environment provides equal opportunities for all, regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Join us in nurturing a culture where everyone belongs and contributes to our collective success.