Mid-Level
Please apply by August 27th, 2026
Local applicants only
Reporting to: Regional Sales Manager Western Europe Travel Retail
We are looking for an Area Sales Representative Nordics Travel Retail to work closely with the Area Sales Manager Scandinavia/Regional Sales Manager and to be responsible for all aspects of assigned territory management. The role involves building strong relationships with trade partners and playing an active role in the implementation of consumer and trade programs. It also coordinates the execution of sales and trade marketing initiatives, monitors implementation KPIs, competitive activity, assists in the development and execution of key account plans/agreements while ensuring compliance checks are completed. The role requires close collaboration with the marketing and finance Functions and all central function teams within GTR and relevant domestic markets.
Position:
As the Area Sales Representative Nordics Travel Retail, you will:
Own and deliver market/area P&L targets, driving sustainable business growth and profitability
Develop annual and strategic plans (AP/SP) for the assigned territory, aligning with key stakeholders and maintaining rolling forecasts
Manage territory marketing budgets in partnership with Marketing and Finance teams, ensuring effective investment and budget optimisation
Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, trade partners, and local market stakeholders, acting as the primary commercial contact
Ensure accurate and compliant management of commercial documentation, including contracts, invoices, and sales integrity requirements
Monitor and analyse key business performance indicators, including sales volumes, pricing, stock levels, and product listings, providing regular performance updates
Execute, track, and evaluate consumer and trade marketing initiatives to maximise business impact
Drive operational excellence by improving planning accuracy (forecasting), reducing out-of-stock risks, and enhancing business predictability
Support portfolio optimisation across customers and channels to maximise commercial performance
Identify and develop business opportunities through analysis of market trends, consumer behaviour, competitive activity, and strategic insights
Translate market and commercial insights into actionable strategies that drive revenue growth and strengthen market presence
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support informed decision-making and successful execution of business plans
Undertake additional projects and responsibilities as agreed with the line manager, in line with business needs, skills, and development objectives
Requirements:
University degree or equivalent (required)
Minimum 2 years’ experience in sales, distribution/channel management, or field trade marketing, with experience in managing consumer and trade promotions; experience within the FMCG or Travel Retail industry with Key Account Management experience are preferred
Cross-cultural experience, cross-functional experience, and Travel Retail experience are advantageous
Fluent Swedish & English (required), Danish, Norwegian and local languages are an advantage
Computer literacy
Medium to high Excel skills and ability to work with large data sets
Financial, negotiation, process/project management, communication, customer service, decision-making, analysis and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of regional tobacco legislation, trade research, trade segmentation, merchandising management, key account management, distribution management, territory and field force planning and management, time management and total pricing and trade margins management
Ability to gather field intelligence, monitor and report KPIs, and understand the external environment including taxation, trade pricing, corporate affairs and legal
What to expect:
Expect growth opportunities, training, good compensation package, social security package. For more details on local policies, speak with the Talent Advisor
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