Sales Associate Manager to Barilla

Barilla is a global, family-owned food company and one of the world’s most recognized names within the food industry. Today, the

company has a strong international presence, with products available in more than 100 countries and a portfolio of well-known

brands.

At the heart of Barilla is a passion for great food, quality and innovation. Guided by its purpose, “The Joy of Food for a Better

Life”, the company continuously develops its products and ways of working with a strong focus on consumers, people and sustainable

growth. Joining Barilla means becoming part of an international organization with strong brands, an entrepreneurial spirit and a

culture built around passion, courage, curiosity, trust and integrity.

The recruitment process is managed by Asta Agency. The position will initially be offered as a consultancy assignment, meaning

that you will be employed by Asta Agency while working with Barilla. The position starts as a consultancy assignment, with the

ambition of creating a long-term opportunity for the right candidate.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven professional who enjoys combining sales, business development and

strategic thinking with strong partner relationships.

Working closely with the Market Manager, you will play an important role in developing and executing commercial plans and

strategies across the region. You will manage and develop key distributor relationships across Denmark, Finland and the Baltic

markets, while collaborating closely with Marketing, Sales, Finance and other internal stakeholders.

From day one, you will take on significant commercial responsibility and have the opportunity to influence how the business

develops across these markets. The role combines strategic planning with hands-on execution, giving you the opportunity to turn

commercial insights into concrete actions and measurable results.

We believe that you are a commercially minded and results-oriented professional who enjoys taking ownership and turning strategy

into action. You are comfortable working independently, but equally energized by collaborating with colleagues and partners across

different functions and markets.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a sales-focused role, such as Key Account Manager, Sales Manager or a similar commercial

position.

If you have any questions regarding Asta Agency’s recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact us at

alice@astaagency.se.

Asta Agency is a recruitment and staffing company helping businesses across Sweden find the right professionals, with a primary

focus on Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Malmö.

We recruit and provide consultants within sales, marketing, HR, customer service, finance, administration, IT, and tech – both

specialists and generalists. With a strong focus on quality, long-term partnerships, and smart solutions, we support both

companies and candidates in taking the next step.