ORGANISATION
Lindt & Sprüngli is recognized as a leader in the market for premium quality chocolate, offering a large selection of products in more than 120 countries around the world. During the 175 years of Lindt & Sprüngli’s existence, it has become known as one of the most innovative and creative companies worldwide making premium chocolate.
Today, quality chocolate products by Lindt & Sprüngli are made at 12 own production sites in Europe and the USA. They are distributed by 31 subsidiary companies and branch offices, in approximately 500 own stores, and via a comprehensive network of more than 100 independent distributors around the globe. With over 14,000 employees, the Lindt & Sprüngli Group reported sales worth CHF 4,97 billion in 2022. As part of Lindt’s long-term regional expansion strategy, Lindt opened a subsidiary in the Netherlands in February 2019. Since July 2021, it scaled up to a BeNeLux organization. There is a focus on developing the brand awareness and brand preference in the full cluster in a rapid way to achieve the ambitious growth targets.
For Lindt we are currently looking for a:
CORPORATE GIFTING & E-SHOP MANAGER
POSITION
Working from our office in the heart of Rotterdam, the Corporate Gifting & eShop Manager will lead the set-up and go-to market strategy of our B2B Corporate Gifting business. This includes operational set-up, lead generation and account management. You will help businesses, from any size, find the perfect gift for their relations and/or staff.
Additionally, this role will support the acceleration of our fast-growing B2C eShop with seamless execution of online campaigns and promotions. You will be part of the D2C (Direct-to-consumer) team of Lindt & Sprüngli Benelux which is responsible for the Lindt stores, Digital Commerce and Corporate Gifting. The eShop & Corporate Gifting Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring that we enchant the world with chocolate. This position reports directly to Ramon Doomen (Omnichannel Manager).
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Set up Corporate Gifting / B2B business
- Lead the operational set-up;
- Lead the commercial go-to market strategy;
- Responsible for setting & realizing revenue targets;
- Lead generation & account management for new & existing customers;
- Responsible for customized proposals for each partner in line with their needs.
Support in acceleration of eShop (B2C)
- Execution of strategy in line with targets;
- Responsible for execution of online promotions and campaigns;
- Syndication of online content across different channels.
YOUR PROFILE
PROFILE CANDIDATE
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Academic degree either Bachelor or Master’s;
- Relevant working experience preferably within FMCG;
- Experience in B2B / Corporate Gifting is a big plus;
- Knowledge of Magento2 would be beneficial;
- Fluent in Dutch and English;
- Knowledge of French language would be beneficial.
RELEVANT COMPETENCES
- You are commercially & customer focused;
- You are hands-on, innovative and progressive;
- You are stress-resistant and can peak at the right times;
- You see opportunities, you have a can-do mentality and you dare to think outside the box;
- You have excellent organizational and analytical skills;
- Excellent interpersonal skills, able to influence and communicate at all levels.
