Junior Key Account

Jun 6, 2026

Junior Key Account

About Barilla

At Barilla, we believe that every great journey begins with passion and a bold vision. From our humble beginnings in 1877 in a small shop in Parma, Italy, we’ve blossomed into a global leader in the food industry, guided by our commitment to progress and excellence.

Today, Barilla is an international group present in more than 100 countries and we are proud to be recognized as the world’s top food company by reputation. With 22 beloved brands in our portfolio, we are world leader for pasta, the number one choice for ready-made sauces in Europe, leader for bakery products in Italy, and for crispbread across Scandinavia with Wasa.

Our success story is written by a passionate team of almost 9,000 dedicated employees across 30 plants and offices worldwide, all united by a shared mission to nourish the future with purpose and passion.

Are you ready to add your unique flavor to our journey?

Brief Description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Junior Key Account to join the Sales team of a leading multinational food company. This role is based in Athens and reports directly to the Group Key Account Manager.

The main mission will be to support the development of sustainable business for the allocated customers, for all Barilla categories, with a strong orientation for business growth in line with the company’s sales strategy. The Juniot Key Account will be responsible for supporting our portfolio of major key accounts, in cooperation with the Group Key Account Manager and directly managing smaller accounts.

Key Accountabilities

• Contributing in sales and profit targets by supporting sales team across all customers in alignment with company’s growth plans .
• Supporting the annual business plan development, execution and monitoring, in cooperation with Trade Marketing.
• Assisting in the preparation of annual agreement negotiations in line with company’s guidelines and objectives.
• Participating in the coordination of the Sales Field team in order to develop and monitor in store fundamentals features.
• Analysing customer activities data to support decision making and improve effectiveness.
  
  

Qualifications

• University Degree in Business, Economics or Engineering. Master’s degree will be considered as wan asset.
• Up to 4 years of experience in the FMCG industry, within Sales/ Trade Marketing Department. Field sales experience would be appreciated.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office
• Project management skills, “can do” attitude and strive for excellence, with ability to make sound decisions within established guidelines
• Strong negotiation, interpersonal, and communicational skills
• Analytical & numerical skills
• Fluency in Greek & business English
  
  

Important Information

• The expected starting date is July 2026
  
  

At Barilla, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where diversity in all its forms is valued and embraced. Our employment policies and practices are designed to ensure equal employment opportunities for all, regardless of age, race, color, citizenship, faith, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or characteristics of expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our commitment to equal employment stems from our unwavering belief that it is not only the right thing to do, but it is also a fundamental driver of innovation and business success.

Trade Marketing & Sales

Greece

Athens

Permanent