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Food Chain Assistant

Remote, Almería·Full-time·Added 20 days ago

Sakata

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Our summary

Work mode: Remote (Almería)
Contract: Full-time
English: Required
Driving licence: Category B

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Skills

Nice to have

FMCG

Requirements

What we're looking for

A first experience (additionally to internship) in FMCG, in commercial, in trade marketing, category management ideally in food and beverage industry.
Project Management & Executions Analytical Mindset.
Excellent Presentation & Communication Skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
A good command of the Ms Office package.
A valid driving license (B category) is essential.

Languages

Fluency English is required; another language is a strong plus.

The role

You have experience in Branding and Trade Marketing and enjoy working with retailers and the foodservice sector?

You're looking for a role with a European scope within a young, dynamic, and global team?

Join us and be part of our exciting journey!

What you'll do

What will you do?

Participation in the development of Brand Marketing campaigns and Social Media activities in collaboration with other departments.
Assist in the preparation, implementation, and monitoring of Trade Marketing activities for the retail sector, working alongside the Trade Marketing Manager and Food Chain Manager. This includes supporting campaign coordination, collecting and analysing results, preparing reports, and liaising with Marketing and Purchasing departments of supermarket chains, mainly in relation to the Bimi® brand.
Management of registered trademark licensees, including Packaging, Labelling, Branded Boxes, Sampling, Brand Business Strategy, Trade Marketing activities, Sponsorships, Product Development, New Products, and onboarding of new Licensees. Most licensees are based in the Murcia region, requiring occasional travel during the campaign period.
Participation in the design and execution of various initiatives aimed at generating demand for products marketed under the registered trademark umbrella, presenting them to regional and national supermarket chains, as well as intermediaries and retailers in wholesale markets such as Mercamadrid and Mercabarna.

How you'll work

You will be based in Spain, ideally in Madrid, working from home. Your manager, Alberto, is based in Valencia (Spain)

Availability to travel approximately 30% of the time, primarily within Spain, with occasional trips to Portugal, Italy, and internal EU meetings. The position is home-based, and the company provides all necessary work equipment.

Hiring process

What are the next steps?

1. First contact with Ignacio Ortega (HR Business Partner)
2. Interview with Ignacio and Alberto Alapont (Food Chain Manager)
3. Final interview with Amelie (Food Chain Lead) and Dave (EMEA Brand Director)

About Sakata

Sakata Seed Corporation is a global leader in the seed industry, specializing in the breeding, production, and distribution of vegetable and ornamental seeds. Founded in 1913 and headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, the company operates 29 offices across 22 countries, with products available in more than 130 countries. Its Spanish subsidiary, Sakata Seed Iberica S.L.U., is based in Valencia and supports the company's operations across the Iberian Peninsula, offering a people-oriented culture with colleagues from diverse nationalities across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.

Industry: Seeds and Agriculture
Founded: 1913
Employees: 1,001–5,000
Headquarters: Yokohama, Japan
In Spain: Valencia

Good to know if you are moving

Sakata Seed Iberica S.L.U. is located in Valencia, Spain, a city known for its Mediterranean climate and vibrant cultural scene.
The company offers a multicultural work environment, with colleagues from different nationalities across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
Sakata is a well-established player in the global seed industry, providing stability and long-term career opportunities.
Working in Valencia provides access to Spain's agricultural regions, which are key to the company's operations in the Iberian market.

In their own words

About the company & team

Do you want to know more about the company?

You will be part of Sakata Vegetables EMEA team, which is part of the SAKATA Group. What makes SAKATA different is that while being a key international player in the seed business, the company has retained a family spirit.

It is a people-oriented company where it is easy to communicate at all levels. As a result of its Japanese origins, it is a stable company with an emphasis on long-term culture.

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