Sales & Operations Graduate Trainee

A unique opportunity to gain experience in Sales, Planning, Procurement and Logistics fields.

The graduate will be in a rotational program, learning and gaining skills for 6 months in Key Accounts Off Premise Sales and 6 months in Operations.

Rotation #1: Off Premise Key Account Manager, this will be an entrepreneurial role in charge of the development, implementation & tracking of Red Bull's sales strategy in the Retail channel with a focus on driving Franchise Sales. The individual needs to be a self-starter who can deliver on sales, volume and budget targets. The individual needs to be a creative, analytical and oriented towards actions, who can build strong strategic customer relationships and is able to collaborate within the company cross-functionally.

Rotation #2: Operations, an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in Planning, Procurement and Logistics, providing a comprehensive understanding of Red Bull's operations.

All the responsibilities we'll trust you with:
Off Premise Key Account Manager Rotation 1:
Lead and manage the implementation of Red Bull's commercial strategy within Franchise channel. Identify and Execute sales opportunities for Red Bull in Franchise Channel. Support National Key Account Manager in promo and profitability analysis (Nielsen, CPM), analysing, planning, and reporting on Franchise Key Account and Customer performance. Manage and secure sufficient POS stock and handling as well as ROI calculations on instore franchise activations. Develop effective partnerships for Red Bull to be regarded as key supplier and engine for profitable growth. Continuously track and adjust budget utilization within Franchise Channel Use insights and data to manage the execution ranging and distribution in store effectively

Operations Rotation 2:
Coordinate logistics operations, including inventory management, warehousing, and distribution. Monitor and track shipments to ensure timeous delivery. Work with 3PLs and service providers to optimize logistics efficiency. Assist with the analysis and reporting of logistics performance metrics. Contribute to the development of strategies for improving logistics processes. Support with tenders/projects & Logistics updates. Assist with the development and implementation of stock transfer plans and schedules. Collaborate with various departments to ensure alignment on inventory initiatives. Analyse demand and supply plans, scrutinize forecasts and identify potential risks utilizing strategies including scenario planning. Support the continuous improvement of planning processes and tools. Participate in project planning meetings and contribute to strategic discussions.

Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role:

• A recent graduate with a degree in related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel & PowerPoint.
• Entrepreneurial spirit.
• Communications and listening ability/interpersonal skills (direct customer contact).
• Able to work independently at times with responsibility, being organized, result driven and solution orientated and able to take instruction (open to coaching)

This job description is not exhaustive of the potential duties that the successful applicant will be required to perform, and is provided solely to assist potential job applicants in determining their suitability for the role and to apply for the job. It is not an offer of employment and Red Bull is under no obligation to hire an applicant who submits an application.