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Market Manager (Central Zone)

On-site in Madrid·Full-time·Added 2 days ago (last checked 19 Oct)

Overview

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On-site, Madrid
Contract
Full-time
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Skills

Nice to have

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

You are a person with energy, initiative, and a clear commercial orientation. You like to understand what is happening in the market, detect opportunities before anyone else, and convert them into concrete actions.

You enjoy creating relationships of trust with clients, but also planning your activity, reviewing results, and looking for new ways to grow the business.

In addition:

  • You move with ease in dynamic environments and know how to adapt to different types of clients.
  • You have a natural ability to communicate, negotiate, and influence.
  • You are an organized, autonomous, and results-oriented person.
  • You like working in a team and sharing information to achieve common goals.
  • You are looking for an active commercial position, with responsibility over an area and a visible impact on the business.
  • Previous experience in commercial or client management positions.
  • Clear orientation toward the client, sales, and the achievement of objectives.
  • Good communication, negotiation, and influence skills.
  • Ability to organize and manage an area autonomously.
  • Proactivity and ease in detecting business opportunities.
  • Comfort working in the field and visiting clients on a regular basis.
  • Ability to analyze commercial information and convert it into action plans.
  • Valid driver's license.

Nice to have

  • Previous experience in FMCG, food, beverages, or the hospitality channel.
  • Knowledge of the Madrid market and its commercial fabric.
  • Experience working with distributors.
  • Previous use of Salesforce or other CRM tools.
  • Knowledge of consultative selling techniques and commercial negotiation.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

A position in which you will be able to see the real impact of your work from day one.

You will have the opportunity to:

  • Managing a strategic area full of opportunities such as Central Madrid.
  • Working closely with clients and developing your own network of contacts.
  • Having autonomy to organize your activity and make decisions about your market.
  • Representing and growing brands with great presence and recognition.
  • Developing your negotiation, planning, and commercial analysis skills.
  • Learning from a team with great market knowledge.
  • Continuing to grow within the commercial area and taking on new challenges in the future.

The role

Madrid will not just be your work area. It will be the market that you will have the opportunity to know, develop, and grow.

We are looking for a Market Manager for Central Madrid who wants to be where the business happens: visiting clients, detecting opportunities, negotiating, activating our brands, and building relationships that make a difference.

You will have a complete vision of your area and the necessary autonomy to organize it, prioritize opportunities, and transform your market knowledge into results. All this as part of a close, dynamic sales team that is eager to continue growing.

If you enjoy being out in the field, contact with clients, and seeing the direct impact of your work, this could be an incredible opportunity for you.

What you'll do

  • As a Market Manager, you will assume the management and commercial development of Central Madrid, ensuring that our brands are present, visible, and correctly activated at the points of sale.

    Your mission will be to know your market in depth, build solid relationships with clients, and leverage every opportunity to drive sales and grow our brands.

    You will combine field commercial activity with planning, results analysis, and coordination with other teams to guarantee excellent execution.

    🔍 WHAT WILL YOU DO IN YOUR DAY-TO-DAY?

    📍 You will grow your market
    • You will manage your area with autonomy, establishing priorities and organizing your commercial activity.
    • You will identify new business opportunities, potential clients, and strategic points of sale.
    • You will work on acquiring new clients and developing existing ones.
    • You will ensure a solid and relevant presence of our brands in Central Madrid.
    🤝 You will build relationships that generate business
    • You will regularly visit your clients to understand their needs and detect opportunities.
    • You will create close, professional, and lasting relationships.
    • You will negotiate promotions, listings, assortments, and commercial activations.
    • You will use consultative and persuasive selling to offer solutions adapted to each client.
    ✨ You will bring our brands to life
    • You will guarantee excellent execution of our brands at the points of sale.
    • You will implement the plans and actions defined together with Trade Marketing.
    • You will work to improve the visibility, availability, and relevance of our products.
    • You will follow up on promotions and activations to maximize their impact.
    📊 You will turn data into decisions
    • You will analyze your market results and monitor the main commercial indicators.
    • You will detect trends, risks, and opportunities to adapt your action plan.
    • You will use Salesforce to plan visits, register activity, and keep client information up to date.
    • You will share learnings and relevant information with the rest of the sales team.
    🧩 You will work in a team
    • You will collaborate closely with the Area Manager, the Distributor Manager, and Trade Marketing.
    • You will coordinate actions to guarantee aligned and effective execution.
    • You will share best practices and learnings with other colleagues.
    • You will be part of a team that celebrates results and works together to achieve them.

About Schweppes Suntory

Schweppes Suntory is a global beverage company born from the joint venture between Suntory Holdings of Japan and the historic Schweppes brand, which traces its origins to 18th-century Geneva. The company produces and distributes a wide portfolio of non-alcoholic beverages, including carbonated soft drinks, juices, and functional waters, operating across multiple continents with a strong presence in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. With a workforce of several thousand employees, it is one of the world's leading players in the beverage sector, combining Suntory's Japanese craftsmanship with Schweppes' long-standing brand heritage.

In Spain, the company operates through Schweppes Suntory Spain, with significant operations including a production and R&D hub in Toledo and commercial offices in Madrid and the Cantabria region. The Spanish subsidiary manages the Schweppes brand for the Iberian market and is a key part of the company's European strategy. For international professionals, the company offers roles in quality management, R&D, supply chain, and commercial functions, with Spanish language skills often valued but not always mandatory depending on the position.

Industry
Beverages
Founded
1783
Employees
5,000–15,000
Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
In Spain
Madrid, Toledo

Good to know if you are moving

  • The Spanish subsidiary, Schweppes Suntory Spain, is headquartered in Madrid and has a major production and R&D site in Toledo, offering opportunities in quality, engineering, and R&D roles.
  • While Spanish language skills are often preferred, the company operates in an international environment and has hired professionals from various countries for technical roles.
  • The company is part of the global Suntory group, which offers potential internal mobility across international markets.
  • Roles in Spain include positions in quality management, R&D, and supply chain, which are critical functions within the beverage industry.
  • The company's portfolio includes well-known international brands, providing a recognizable name for professionals in the consumer goods sector.

In their own words

Additional information

At Suntory, we recognize that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds contribute to our collective success. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can bring their whole selves to work every day, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, or differing abilities, age, or any other protected characteristic.

Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to highlight what Suntory offers as an employer while allowing candidates to share their unique skills and experiences. We understand that career trajectories vary, and if you believe your experience/background can benefit our team, we encourage you to apply. We endeavor to make our interview process as inclusive as possible and offer reasonable accommodations as needed. Together, we can cultivate a workplace where everyone can thrive and propel our mission of Growing for Good.

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