Field Sales Specialist

Stockholm County, Sweden

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Job ID:: R-1170746
Date posted:: 12/03/2025
Job Type:: Full time
Job Category:: Supply Chain

Unilever is currently hiring for Field Sales Specialist

Function: Customer Development

Reports to:Field Sales Manager Sweden

Location:Mälardalen,Västerås-Eskilstuna-Örebro

Terms & Conditions:Full-time

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.

At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

JOB PURPOSE

We are seeking a driven Sales Representative for Mälardalen responsible for customers in the Västerås, Eskilstuna and Örebro area. In this role, you will be the face of Unilever in the region, developing and managing business relationships that strengthen our brands and drive growth. You will regularly visit customers, build trust-based collaborations, and ensure our products are visible and well-positioned in stores.You will work with leading global brands in Foods, Home & Personal Care, and Beauty - including Via, Comfort, Dove, Rexona, Hellmann’s, Knorr, and TRESemmé.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

Secure and expand product distribution in stores
Ensure optimal shelf placement and in-store visibility
Actively promote and sell campaigns that increase sales and brand awareness
Follow a structured route plan to meet customers efficiently
Build strong, long-term relationships with buyers and store managers
Participate in company sales conferences to share insights and contribute to team success

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences & Qualifications

Ideally based in or near Västerås, Eskilstuna, or Örebro to cover the sales district effectively
Experienced sales professional at least 3-5 years, preferably within the grocery or retail sector
Passionate about sales and motivated by building profitable customer relationships
Goal-oriented, confident, and able to exceed ambitious targets
You combine drive and professionalism with the ability to create trust and long-term partnerships.
Fluent in both Swedish and English, spoken and written
Holds a valid B driving license
Experienced in working with digital tools CRM and Power BI

Skills

Negotiation skills
Communication skills
Collaborative and solution-oriented

Leadership

You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.

As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.

Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors

PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results.Has an owner’s mindset, using data and insight to make decisions.

PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves.Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.

CONSUMER LOVE: Whatever their role, always looks for better ways to serve consumers.Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.

PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.

AGILITY: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. 

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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