Junior Area Manager Export CEE

Ready to take a fresh step in your career?

At Perfetti Van Melle Czech Republic , we bring joy to consumers across the Czech and Slovak markets with some of the world’s most beloved confectionery brands — Mentos, Chupa Chups, Smint, Alpenliebe, Fruittella , and many more. Based in Prague , our local team is part of one of the largest confectionery and chewing gum manufacturers in the world, with operations in over 150 countries.

Our colleagues in Sales – Export Europe are eager to team up with you to make sure everyone can enjoy our delicious freshmakers and sweets every single day.

Language: Czech or Slovak fluent speaker, and English (min. B2)

Contract: Fixed-term, 1 year (to be extended accordingly)

Travel: Moderate (10–25%)

Where we need you

As Junior Area Manager Export CEE , you will support the overall business strategy across the CEE and selected Export Europe markets. Acting as a key sparring partner to internal and external stakeholders, you’ll contribute to achieving sales and marketing objectives in line with Perfetti Van Melle guidelines.

This role has a strong commercial focus on sales and marketing , while working closely with Product Development, Portfolio Management, Customer Service, Finance, Group Marketing, and Export teams based in the Netherlands.

Your core responsibilities at a glance

• Collect and analyze customers’ in-market sales and stock data
• Verify and assess customer sales forecasts
• Gather market insights, monitor pricing, and track market trends
• Support resolution of delivery issues and customer complaints

Marketing Support

• Prepare brand presentations and marketing materials
• Support the Brand Manager CEE in planning and implementing tailor-made activities
• Coordinate new product launches, ensuring complete information packages for customers
• Monitor and track marketing and trade spend

POSM Management

• Liaise with Brand Marketing and Trade Marketing Export on POSM development, production, and delivery

Product Management

• Cooperate closely with the Packaging Coordinator Export during NPD processes, including label text revisions (CEE-focused)
• Prepare product sheets and technical documentation for customers

Cross-Regional Collaboration

• Participate in cross-regional projects within Export Europe

The ingredients of Perfetti Van Melle – is this your flavor?

We are Taste Makers in Candy! As the third-largest confectionery company in the world—and the second in Europe—we’re on a journey to become the best in making candy. And we need great colleagues to make that happen.

What makes us unique:

• Empowering – Growth and development opportunities tailored to you
• Fun – A family-like culture, team events, and yes… a candy factory!
• Innovation – Active engagement in health, sustainability, and food safety
• Dynamic – Operations in 30+ countries with exciting new acquisitions

The ideal recipe for our new Junior Area Manager Export CEE

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• University degree in Business Administration, Economics, or Marketing
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in export, sales, or marketing (preferably FMCG / A-brand manufacturer)
• Strong business acumen and ability to read and understand P&L statements
• Analytical, structured, and solution-oriented mindset
• Excellent communication skills and confidence engaging with stakeholders at different levels
• Strategic mindset with a pragmatic and flexible approach
• Team player with strong self-awareness and drive for innovation

Tools & Languages

• Proficiency in MS Office ; experience with SAP S/4 or ERP systems is a plus
• Fluent English plus a local CEE language

What we offer if you join our team:

• Hybrid working model – office (Prague), home office, and field work
• 25 days of paid vacation per year
• Company mobile phone (business & private use)
• Sick days
• Home office allowance
• Employer contribution to pension insurance
• Personal learning & development via global e-learning platforms and tailored training programs

Want a taste of more?

If this role sounds like a sweet next step and you’re ready to elevate our Export CEE business , we’d love to meet you!

At Perfetti Van Melle , we believe the strength of our team lies in diversity. We create a workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to grow.

Ready to shape the future of sweets? Apply now and help us create even more sweet moments!