1. BASIC PURPOSE OF THE POSITION :
- Elevate Trade Marketing as strategic commercial function in the company with the objective to maximize Net Sales and Contribution Margin of the Company by managing all aspects of in-store execution, shopper insights and channel-specific customer management.
- Should work in close partnership with Sales and Marketing functions and in alignment with key commercial strategies - while providing an independent view on trade marketing strategies and priorities.
- As a member of PVM Vietnam management team, participates in overall management of the business and organization.
2. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES :
Lead trade plan for total channel
Build and synchronized channel activities to deliver brand / company objectives.Manage trade spend, tracking and measure effective spending across accounts in Modern TradeWork with field sales team for excellent operation, ensure new launch, focus agenda well executed.Lead channel review to definite issue / opportunities of each sub-channel (Hypermarket / Supermarket – Ministore – CVS), well matching with brand objectives with customer needs to drive business growth.Develop customer & shopper insights for total channel. Translate insights into business opportunitiesWork with regional team and Modern Trade customers in projects such as Spaceman, seasonal campaigns…Work out monthly rolling tasks for total channels
Prepare promotion volume with attention to market performance, brand focusValidate baseline by channels / accounts, segments (SKUs if required) and work on assumptions as input for rolling 24-month forecast and work on continuous forecast accuracy improvement across stakeholders, and come up with plan to cover gap / opportunity with speedCo-ordinate with Marketing and Demand teams to plan NPDs’ forecast with clear assumptions and conduct evaluation on periodical basisSupport team to prepare selling story with key stakeholders / customer to win in key eventPrepare monthly and quarterly plan in monthly meeting with cross functionsCo-work with marketing team in launch / re-launch and consumer promotion activities
Provide input for marketing to build budget, scheme and communication plansWork out the brief for BTL agencies and sales teamIn charge of in-store POSM design, briefing POSM for production and installation in storeDevelop and lead all trade promotions
Lead initiative channel activities to build customer loyalty and to manage channel conflictBuild promotion strategy for different sub-channels, store types (HM,SM, Ministore, CVS)Lead and support team the communication to internal and externalManage POSM production gift sourcing, complied with company process and policyConduct ROI and post-promotion evaluationBe Champion for cross channel projectsCoach, supervise and manage performance of Direct reports
Provide coaching and support for subordinatesConduct frequent performance review, identify capability gap and help subordinates on career development planDrive compliance among the team3. JOB REQUIREMENTS
Degree in Marketing / Business AdministrationAt least 5-year experience in Trade MarketingProven cross-channel experience is a mustProfound knowledge of Trade Marketing, Customer Marketing, and Category Management knowledge is mandatoryMarketing experience is a plusStrong leadership skillAnalytical skillsManaging interfaces with Marketing & Sales accountability is a fundamental SOL for the job.Must have the ability to tackle complex situations, evaluate alternative courses of action, and provide fact base solutions / recommendationsExcellent communication in Vietnamese and EnglishMust be able to effectively relate with multiple levels of management, both internally and externally