Posted:
9/1/2025, 2:33:23 AM
Location(s):
San Jose Province, Costa Rica ⋅ San José, San Jose Province, Costa Rica
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Sales & Account Management
Workplace Type:
Hybrid
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.
You lead a team of field sales representatives/managers to ensure execution of the sales strategy and achievement of annual KPIs and targets.
How you will contribute
You will:
Manage, develop and motivate the team and work closely with the sales capability team to ensure delivery of training to the team.
Create and manage an annual business unit plan to deliver agreed channel revenue KPI’s and targets and provide reporting as required.
Manage winning customer business relationships that facilitate “best in industry” execution of our categories.
Work closely with key stakeholders including the account team, category, activation team, sales capability and customer finance to provide the optimum return across your region.
Fully understand category and insights knowledge, coaching the team in the use of category tools to engage and influence customers to make informed decisions that will grow our categories and deliver our annual plan.
What you will bring
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:
Considerable knowledge of market and routes-to-market in which Mondelēz International performs
Experience in sales and managing a team of salespeople
Strong organizational and analytical skills
Excellent communication and interacting skills
Solid knowledge of sales and negotiation processes
Perseverance and attention to details
More about this role
What you need to know about this position:
The Sales Advisor for the Traditional Channel is responsible for managing and growing sales in assigned territories through direct interaction with traditional trade clients, including wholesalers, independent retailers, convenience stores, and small-scale distributors. This role ensures the achievement of sales targets, customer satisfaction, and compliance with company policies, while identifying growth opportunities within the market.
What extra ingredients you will bring:
Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers in the traditional trade channel.
Achieve monthly and annual sales targets in the assigned territory.
Execute commercial plans, promotions, and product launches according to company guidelines.
Monitor inventory levels, product visibility, and compliance with merchandising standards at point of sale.
Negotiate terms, pricing, and placement to maximize product penetration.
Identify new business opportunities and potential accounts within the territory.
Collect and analyze market intelligence, competitor activities, and customer feedback to propose actions.
Ensure timely collection of payments according to company credit policies.
Prepare and submit accurate sales reports and forecasts.
Job specific requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field (preferred).
Minimum 2–3 years of sales experience in traditional trade, preferably in FMCG.
Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Results-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and basic reporting tools.
Business Unit Summary
Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
At Mondelez International we work under a hybrid model, in which our offices at WACAM offer us a space for connection, collaboration and co-creation, with attendance being subject to the needs of the teams themselves and/or the business.
Where permitted by internal policies and local laws, new hires are required to be fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment by their date of hire, unless they are granted a medical accommodation.
Website: https://www.mondelezinternational.com/
Headquarter Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1903
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt
Industries: Consumer Goods ⋅ Food and Beverage ⋅ Food Processing ⋅ Manufacturing