Sales Manager at Oatly / South Korea

Job Description

We are seeking a Sales Manager to lead our sales efforts in South Korea. As a Sales Manager at Oatly, you will be responsible for all sales in the region across retail, convenience, and food service.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain customer relationships
• Create sales plans for new and existing accounts
• Manage category development with key customers
• Analyze sales performance, both for our brand and competitors
• Participate in product development and launches
• Manage customer P&Ls
• Collaborate with the Marketing Department on local events to boost brand visibility
• Seek opportunities for special events
• Participate in sales and marketing conferences
• Act as a brand ambassador
• Provide support to the Swedish organization when needed

Requirements

• Several years of experience in sales within the food industry
• Adequate university degree or equivalent
• Extensive experience and a strong track record as a KAM manager
• Experience in distributor management
• Proven ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with retailers and customers
• Strong negotiation skills, outstanding interpersonal abilities, and the capacity to work independently
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in both Korean and English
• Strategic thinking and planning abilities
• Proficiency in various computer programs, including Word and Excel
• Valid driver's license

Nice to Have

• Willingness to travel as needed for fairs and events
• Additional departmental duties not mentioned above

Who We Need You to Be

• Connected to our mission of encouraging health, sustainability, and transparency
• Problem-solving skills essential for identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions
• Self-starter who doesn't need direct supervision to motivate you for success
• Highly collaborative and understands that our success as a company depends on our ability to work together to find innovative solutions
• Charismatic presence and a knack for steering conversations while diplomatically focusing the room on what matters
• Comfortable with ambiguity and chaos, ready to make your mark in a smaller, growing brand