CSP Assistant Manager - Fab Clean HC

Unilever is currently hiring for a CSP Assistant - Fab Clean HC

Function: Customer Development

Reports to:CSP Manager HC

Location: Durban (preferred) or Johannesburg

Terms & Conditions: Full time

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.

At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

What We’re Looking For

Lead in Market Plan execution (Aligned to BU Strategy)

• Executes strategically aligned Commercial Plan in Market
• Decides Channel/Customer Prioritisation in Market and deploys Budget according.
• Leads Core Capabilities and objective customer engagement (Catman /Shopper)
• Leads execution of aligned pricing strategy in the country/ cells

RESPONSIBILITIES

Category Growth Strategies

• Localise (Develop and deploy) CGS at channel and customer level,
• Work closely with Brand, CSP, DMs and Distributor teams to build Customer sell-in

Innovation

• Define national innovation & launch plan to channels/customers.
• D4C/D4R: executes locally AND integrates upstream into BU

Targets and Budgets

• Tracking USG targets and investment to deliver BG strat by channel and customer

Pricing and promotions, Mix

• Own Pricing & Promo strategy.

Execution

• Deploy aligned commercial plan in Market via Distributor Managers & to ensure strength of execution. Define channel / Customer Execution: (SoS).
• Define national innovation & launch plan to channels/customers.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 2 years' experience in Marketing or Sales in FMCG industry
• BComm degree (preferably in Marketing, Business Administration, Financial majors)
• Strong excel skills.
• Demonstrated cross-functional team.
• Strong demonstrated insight & analytical skills
• Previous experience using market data systems

Unilever Behaviors

• Care Deeply: We care deeply about how consumers experience our brands every day, everywhere; about our people’s growth and development, and our impact on the planet. We care about our performance, to a point where it hurts when we don’t win.
• Focus on What Counts: We ruthlessly prioritise what truly matters, and so do fewer things brilliantly. We set clear goals & direction and recognise others for maximum impact.
• Stay Three Steps Ahead: We think boldly and creatively to make breakthroughs in performance. We are always curious and confident -anticipating and staying ahead of consumer needs and external trends, to beat the competition.
• Deliver with Excellence: We deliver excellence in what we do at pace. We take personal ownership and hold each other to account – always finding a way to do what we said we will do.

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.

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