If you are in the Unilever Ice Cream business or consider choosing to work for the Unilever Ice Cream business, you will work for the Global, leading Ice Cream player with €7.9bn turnover in 2023. The Ice Cream business is operating in a highly attractive category, as we are part of the 1 trillion snacking and refreshment industry, growing consistently at a high pace. We have strong brands equities: 5 of top 10 selling brands including Wall’s, Magnum, Ben &Jerry’s. We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of Ice Cream as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen by November 2025.
Ice Cream has distinct characteristics from Unilever’s other operating businesses and the growth potential of Ice Cream will be better delivered under a different ownership structure. As Ice Cream company we are committed to developing and nurturing talent within our Ice Cream company. You will have ample options for career growth and exploration, allowing you for you to explore roles and opportunities across the new organization. Your career development will be a priority for us, and we are dedicated to supporting your growth journey within the new company. We hope that you will want to build the new chapter of our Ice Cream history together with us.
ABOUT ICE CREAM: Life Tastes Better With Ice Cream
Unilever Ice Cream is the largest global Ice Cream Company in the world, with over 100 years of experience delivering a diverse range of indulgent, yet responsible, craft food experiences and treats delighting consumers. Committed to innovation, quality, and sustainability we have 35 brands, including 3 one billion Euro brands (Magnum, Wall’s, Ben & Jerry’s), a strong presence in over 60 countries, generating annual revenue of over $8 billion. All brands are driven to transform moments into memories through indulgent yet responsibly made and marketed products. We have a well-developed strategy to deliver growth and value creation which is clear on where to play and how to win.
We turn the ordinary into the extraordinary by designing unique and innovative Ice Cream experiences that make life taste better, creating joyful experiences. In our Ice Cream business, we’re crafting the future through innovation and imaginative minds, creating unique products. We spark moments of happiness for people and within the communities where we operate. However, it is not as simple as it may seem. As Ice Cream makers we are serious about happiness. With warm hearts, we create the coolest products.
JOB PURPOSE
Our Sales Trainer IC empowers the sales team with the skills, knowledge, and strategies needed to maximize their performance and achieve the company’s sales targets.
WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE
This role is responsible to design and implement comprehensive training programs that enhance the sales team’s skills, product knowledge, and strategic selling techniques.
Main responsibilities/tasks:
Design and implement comprehensive training programs that enhance sales skills, product knowledge, and strategic selling techniques.
Facilitate engaging and informative training sessions, workshops, and seminars for the sales team, both in-person and online.
Assess the effectiveness of training programs by monitoring sales performance and providing feedback to ensure continuous improvement.
Conduct skills gap analyses to identify areas where the sales team needs additional training and support.
Develop and update training materials.
Offer one-on-one coaching and constructive feedback to sales representatives to help them improve their performance.
Keep abreast of the latest sales techniques, industry trends, and competitive landscape to ensure training programs are current and relevant.
Facilitate the onboarding process for new sales team members, ensuring they are well-equipped to start their roles effectively.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
SKILLS:
Coaching and Mentoring Skills
Leadership abilities
Excellent communication skills
Analytical skills
Customer Focus
Adaptability
EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS:
5 years of experience in sales or a similar sales training position.
Has a solid understanding of sales techniques, strategies, and the challenges faced by sales personnel
B Category Driving License
LEADERSHIP:
Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors
PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Generates intensity and focus to motivate people to deliver results at speed.
PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.
CONSUMER & CUSTOMER LOVE: Brings the voice of the consumer into everything we do, always.
ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE?
Please apply via this portal as e-mail applications will not be processed. By applying to this role, you are confirming that you have informed your Line Manager and that you are at a point in your career with Unilever where it is appropriate for you to be applying for other positions.
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.
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