trade Marketing - channels managerPILMICO

Company Description
Pilmico Foods Corporation, the food subsidiary of Aboitiz Equity Ventures.
Pilmico Foods Corporation & Gold Coin Management Holdings are the integrated agribusiness and food companies of Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. (AEV). In May 2019, Pilmico International acquired a full stake of Gold Coin. To date, this is the largest investment in the Asia-Pacific region in their shared history.
Pilmico is comprised of four divisions: Flour, Feeds, Farms, and Trading; enabling growth to its partners through its consistent quality products and unparalleled supporting services. Meanwhile, Gold Coin is a pioneer in animal nutrition and the manufacturing of scientifically-balanced animal feed in Asia.
With their combined strengths, Pilmico & Gold Coin represent one of the largest privately-owned agribusinesses in the region, with over 2,900 partners throughout the multitude of production facilities across 11 countries in Asia.
Job Description
The Category Supervisor is responsible for assisting the Trade Marketing Manager in the creation, coordination, implementation & execution of trade marketing strategies and programs designed to increase brand awareness, build strong customer relationships and create value for our customers and shoppers.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Trade Marketing - Channels Management
Collaborates with the Sales Team to implement tactical marketing promotions and activations to obtain, improve and strengthen product presence and market value
Provides assistance to the Sales Team for programs and projects initiated in the local areas to support product and territory strategies by providing guiding program conceptualization, planning, preparation, implementation, monitoring, and follow through initiatives
Ensures that all pertinent promotion program requirements are met and the rules, mechanics and time frame are strictly observed
Coordinates trade marketing activations and promotions with merchandisers, promodisers, agencies, and clients and ensures the effective implementation of trade marketing initiatives
Liaises with marketing to obtain from government agencies, permits for promotions and activations and ensuring that all trade marketing initiatives are compliant to regulatory requirements
Submits reports of each merchandising initiative, activation, or promotion, including an analysis on their value to sales and marketing direction
Assess each program's value and effectiveness and recommend actions for improvement or endorse local program adoption as a national program
Event, Activities, and Programs
Spearheads the conceptualization, planning, preparation, and monitoring of programs implemented on a national scale to create, develop and sustain the brand experience and the relevance of the brands among consumers
Monitors and manages the implementation of activities in the different channels pertaining to one's assigned category
Monitors the impact of Marketing events, activities, and programs and assess each program's value and effectiveness and recommend actions for improvement or endorses local programs adoption as a national program.
Supervisory and Operations
Manages the work of activations and category-assigned Trade Marketing Specialists, and makes sure that they look after and deliver the Department Quality Objectives
Monitors and manages expenses for both events/ activations and trade marketing
Other Tasks
Build strategic partnerships and networks with Sales Team and other departments
Facilitates discussion among the team to improve sales processes and generate innovation ideas
Participates in projects and improvements on sales and marketing process as may be assigned
Performs other work-related tasks as may be assigned from time to time
Qualifications
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Minimum of 5 years experience working in a similar role or related position of Trade Marketing, Merchandising, Marketing Executions, Market Activation, and Materials Production, with a strong emphasis on Category management and Agency Management.
Significant experience in consumer goods is an advantage.
The candidate must be proficient and proactive in preparing and submitting monthly reports documenting and monitoring all initiatives, budgets vs expenditures, inventory, and service delivery. He or she is expected to be familiar with preparing Work Breakdown Structure and checklists to track progress of simultaneous project
CRITICAL SKILLS OR COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Provides excellent customer service standards and follows procedure standards
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced highly-collaborative environment
Excellent oral and written communication
Good negotiation skills
Knowledge and actual practice in project management
Proven track record and ability to execute events and activation
Excellent Organizational Skills and attention to detail
Intermediate use of office suite software (documents, spreadsheets, presentations; G Suite is an advantage)
Additional Information
We at Aboitiz are strongly motivated individuals who like to get things done and who live out our culture to deliver our brand promise every time, anytime. We are A‐people, driven to excel in everything we do! We are not afraid of new challenges. We are driven to lead just as we thrive with teamwork. We celebrate successes and cheer for each other's accomplishments. We provide great client service because we are driven to serve! A‐people take responsible action and display personal discipline, integrity and pride in being part of a conglomerate with a trusted name in business.
Are you an A‐person? You will be at home with us.
Pilmico

Makati City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time