News Career Countries CONAXESS TRADE FINLAND Empowering brands in the Finnish market. Your local route to market partner in Finland At Conaxess Trade Finland, we empower brands in our local market. Our 50 dedicated employees are working towards our shared goal: to grow and develop brands in the Finnish market. Conaxess Trade Finland provides customized and effective solutions to brand owners to ensure profitability and excellence on their route to market. We customize each solution based on the brand’s specific ambitions and needs. As a local business partner, we provide insight, expertise and operational strength in the Finnish market, which empower both local and international brands to reach their full potential. We prioritize to be up to speed on current and future conditions, needs and trends in Finland. As your local business partner, we build and maintain a strong relationship across sales channels within the food, non-food, confectionery and beverages categories. Address: Malmin kauppatie 18 00700 Helsinki Mail: info.fi@conaxesstrade.com Phone: +358 (0)207 411 220 Customer service: logistics.fi@conaxesstrade.com Our marketing team’s most important task is to develop and live market strategies for our brands. We are developing Consumer and Trade Marketing campaigns, on- and offline depending on target groups and business objectives. As your local expert, we are constantly seeking for new opportunities in the market by making on-going market analysis for the different categories, and by monitoring and reporting on market developments. Making brands grow requires, identification and adaptation to trends and changes in the market. READ MORE ABOUT HOW WE CAN EMPOWER YOUR BRAND Our Key Account Managers and Sales force ensure our broad coverage of the major distribution channels, and they provide brands with unique access to trade. Our Key Account Managers build bridges between our two important stakeholders: brands owners and customers. Their great negotiation skills and close relationships with customers are crucial for the many brands, we collaborate with. The Key Account Management creates value to the customers by being the effective gatekeeper – they have the experience and insights to advise and collaborate with customers about what performance to expect from brands and products. READ MORE ABOUT HOW WE CAN EMPOWER YOUR BRAND Conaxess Trade’s countrywide sales forces are our strong muscle – it is flexible and agile. We enable an effective execution of campaigns or market entries and optimal point-of-sales appearance. Their commitment, professionalism and the frequency of visits strengthen our relationship and network with customers in the local stores, shops etc. The sales force is valuable to the customers since they help maintaining the shopping areas dynamic and inspiring; which catalyzes the sales growth and consumer satisfaction. Our salesmen are experts in managing a strong portfolio – including both international and local brands with different strategies – which is essential in the collaboration with customers. READ MORE ABOUT HOW WE CAN EMPOWER YOUR BRAND Conaxess Trade offers customized warehouse and logistic solutions to brand owners. We control every step of the process and we handle your brand very carefully. We guarantee smooth distribution and delivery. The quality level is high, and our dedicated warehouse team takes good care of the goods in stock – trust and transparency are the keywords. In line with our tailor-made route to market solutions, our warehouse and logistic service is flexible and can meet many different demands from brand owners. Due to our warehouse setup, we can upscale and downscale. Additionally, we are flexible in terms of seasonal changes and when new brands are added to the portfolio. We collaborate closely with the purchase, sales and marketing department, especially regarding reporting and forecast planning. CONTACT US TO HEAR MORE ABOUT WAREHOUSING AND LOGISTICS Due to our yearlong presence in Finland, we can provide brand owners easy access to the Finnish market. Our networks across all major distribution channels are strong: from retail and food service to trade, travel retail, convenience, pharmacies, e-commerce and cash & carry. Combined with our unique network across sales channels, Conaxess Trade Finland has a strong voice and negotiation power, which brand owners benefit from. Additionally, our complete portfolio creates value for our Finnish customers. READ MORE ABOUT CHANNEL COVERAGE HERE THE FINNISH BRAND PORTFOLIO In Finland, we have built a very strong portfolio and proudly represent more than 40 ambitious brands across categories such as food, non-food, confectionery and alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages. SEE OUR WHOLE PORTFOLIO HERE THE FINNISH MANAGEMENT TEAM RIKU LAHDENSUO Managing Director PÄIVI KETTUNEN CFO JARMO POHJOLA Sales Director Ownership structure Conaxess Trade Finland is a part of Conaxess Trade Group, which is owned by German investment group, Aurelius. The Conaxess Trade Group was acquired from Valora Trade by Aurelius on January 1, 2016. Aurelius is one of the leading European investment groups, acquiring participations with development potential. Having Aurelius as official owner, we have the benefit of constantly developing our potential as part of the group’s long-term strategy. Uwe Thellmann from Aurelius is Chairman of the Board of Conaxess Trade Group. We make brands more successful Conaxess Trade is the leading Marketing, Sales and Distribution company in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Austria & Switzerland. Join the team We are always looking to strengthen our workforce. Are you our next Brand Manager, Key Account Manager, Salesperson, Controller? 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