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Business Context

ABOUT FOOD SOLUTIONS  (UFS)

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Unilever Food Solutions (UFS) is the 2nd largest Business Unit of Unilever, is one of the 3 Power brands of the Foods Business Group, and a global market leader in Food Service. We are an independent Global Business Unit that operates in over 76 countries, and employs ~4000 employees. We have a unique B2B business model focused on serving chefs and our purpose is to free them to love what they do.

We at UFS have a bold and clear ambition and strategy in place for 2030 with a bold ambition on turnover and profitability, by being the best solution provider to our growing operator base. We plan to do this via a product first focus on superiority, by becoming the leader in AI powered Customer experience and by nurturing a Winning culture. We have had a history of delivering with excellence and resilient performance in the past few years. We also strive to stay 3 steps ahead in the industry. For example, our Future Menus Report identifies emerging culinary trends, making us a trendsetter for inspiring innovative solutions for chefs worldwide.

We have a culture of caring deeply not just for our business but also for our people. We foster an entrepreneurial culture built on speed, simplicity, trust, and a deep hunger to grow. Our people thrive on their roles being empowered and end to end - across all functions. We also invest heavily in building future skills and leaders. Our People agenda of Accelerate-Grow-Thrive consistently helps us lead in employee engagement, with scores exceeding Unilever scores across all dimensions and being one of the most engaged teams at Unilever.

Here, you will continuously learn, unlearn, and relearn, challenging yourself to accelerate your development in an end-to-end business and in end-to-end roles. If you're dreaming of contributing to Unilever’s 2nd largest Business unit, a fast-growing business, where you're empowered so you can play to win and thrive as part of One Team with One Goal, then come and join us!

Background & Main Job Purpose
As a Trade Management Specialist UFS, you will support trade management and sales data analysis efforts to enhance business performance, being the liaison between Sales and Marketing. This role provides a great opportunity to develop analytical and trade management skills while working closely with the Trade Management Lead and cross-functional teams. You will assist in managing sales data, supporting reporting processes, and contributing to 1u plan execution that drive sales growth. Your contributions will help optimize trade engagement and ensure operational efficiency in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
This role reports to Trade Management Lead UFS.

Main Accountabilities
• Assist in collecting, organizing, and analyzing sell-out data from key retailers to provide insights for the sales team.
• Support the development and maintenance of reporting frameworks to facilitate data-driven decision-making.
• Help automate reports and improve data accuracy to enhance operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to enhance the operator lifecycle and buying journey.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to trade marketing and sales performance.
• Assist in managing leads and tracking lead conversion rates to align with business goals.
• Be the liaison between CD & Marketing in regards to KPI monitoring, ad hoc initiatives/requests
• Assist in the national CD agenda execution, 1U plan monitoring, promo management, communication/presentation with customers
• Assist innovation management
• Drive POS management, SIO/Hotel contracts management
• Support S&OP process

Preferred Skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Basic knowledge of sales, trade, and marketing concepts
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data handling
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus
• Good collaboration and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Key Interfaces
• Sales Team
• Marketing Team
• Digital Team

Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in data analysis, sales operations, or marketing support roles.
• Basic knowledge of CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) and marketing automation platforms is an advantage.
• Fluency in Greek and English.

Our Company Offer:
• Continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Progressive career path with increasing responsibilities.
• Exposure to international career opportunities.
• Competitive remuneration.
• Hybrid work model.

CVs will be treated in strict confidentiality.
Candidates, who meet specified qualifications, will be contacted by e-mail or telephone.

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.