trade engagement Executive - davao/tagum/gensanJapan Tobacco International

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Please apply till June 30, 2021, COB
Local applicants are welcome.
Department: Marketing
Location: Davao - Digos to Sta.Cruz to Jose Abad Santos / Tagum - Tagum City, ComVal, Davao Oriental / Gensan - North Cotabato
Reporting to: Shopper Field Marketing Zone Manager
Role: Permanent
WHAT THIS POSITION IS ABOUT - PURPOSE
The Trade Engagement Executive is the overall lead for channel health and development within the assigned territory. He/She is responsible for the development, implementation, and review of territory programs for both the short and long term ensuring the growth of the JTI portfolio in terms of distribution, market dominance, expansion, consumer preference, profitability, and overall execution. He/She will manage the framework of the relationship between JTI and the trade within the assigned territory by developing and implementing strategic business building programs to enhance equity, consumer loyalty, company image, trade partnership, accelerate trade development, and growth of long term sustainability and profitability. He/SHe is the Field Marketing representative that coordinates with Field Sales in the assigned territory.
WHAT WILL YOU DO - RESPONSIBILITIES
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
Review and understand all relevant information within the assigned territory through data understanding, competitive review, fieldwork, and sighting in order to identify issues and opportunities and develop appropriate short-term and long-term plans for JTI brands within the territory.
Responsible for initiating and securing complete project approval (OPB) and all operational mandatories to run the program
Coordination with Promo Agencies, PPO, Suppliers, TME encoding, testing, and production * LEADING IMPLEMENTATION
Develop selling tools and lead in the briefing to field sales in order to guide them in the proper execution of programs across trade partners and outlets consistent with program objectives, timelines, allocations, and all other company protocols.
Manage overall deployment and implementation of Brand-led /Area SFM-led/ Zonal SFM-led activities in the territory.
Key representative of Shopper Field Marketing fin overseeing all activities in the territory which will cover but not limited to: deals, price offs, trade incentives, bundling activities (multi-pack or premium), trade rebates, sampling, and brand activations.
Manage full-year Sales and Marketing activity calendar in the territory.
PROGRAM EVALUATION
Survey program execution to ensure compliance with standards / intended trade impact. Immediately resolve or address any program issues.
Review performance vs objectives in terms of volume, implementation guidelines, competitive response, ease in the implementation, promo spending (ROI, CTSR, CTISR).
Oversee, monitor, measure execution success and program post-evaluation.
Partner with Sub Region Leads in validation oversee, monitor, measure execution success and program post-evaluation among DP served outlets.
TERRITORY LEADERSHIP
New Product: Support Brand and Shopper Field Marketing on New Product Launches.
Plans out pipeline volumes, distribution, merchandising, and pricing standards for the territory.
Provide support in understanding and developing an efficient route to the market model.
Partner with Sub Region Leads to develop new product trade programs that will help field sales towards the achievement of business objectives.
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Responsible for promotions budget management and proper use of program tools and materials up until closure and depletion.
Establish strict management for program enablers and other support selling stock controls such as a monetary budget, free goods, merchandising materials. premium items, physical counting of selling stocks (depot and vehicles)
DP SPOC
Perform the tasks of Trade Engagement Executive focusing on the needs of Distributor Partner
ANALYTICS
Collects and analyze data on sales numbers, program performance, market research, and SOM
Ensure the quality and accuracy of the data, then process, design, and present it in ways to help people, businesses, and organizations to make better decisions
OTHER TASK
Perform other necessary ad hoc tasks that may arise as part of brand / competitive dynamics in the assigned area.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR - REQUIREMENTS:
College Graduate
Preferably 3-5 years experience in Sales, Trade/Channel Marketing or Marketing that includes on-ground Field Sales experience from an FMCG company.
Good communication skills - Oral and Written (English, Filipino)
Data Gathering, Insights, and Analysis
Trade & Channel Development Strategy & Plan Formulation
Problem Solving
Project Management and Monitoring
Presentation Skills
Evaluation
Budget Management
Adept with MS Office (Word, Excel & Powerpoint)
Strong leadership skills
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
Be covered with medical insurance and HMO upon hiring, with HMO dependent coverage and medicine allowance
Receive bonuses and cash allowances such as meal and transport allowance
Have access to over 200 company training
Well-being programs for employees
Opportunities for your career growth
Recreational facilities in the office - Videoke, billiard and table tennis
Be part of a truly international and diverse company with over 40,000 employees in 130 countries.
Experience the culture of an Investors in People certified company
Find out why 9 out of 10 employees recommend us to a friend.
Understand why 9 out of 10 employees say they feel free to be themselves.
WHAT ARE THE NEXT STEPS - RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
Thank you very much for your interest in the role. You are welcome to apply.
We will make sure every candidate will receive a reply within 2 weeks after the application deadline.
Japan Tobacco International

Tagum City, Davao del Norte
Permanent
Full-time