POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for overall development and execution of all annual brand plans for the Culinary portfolio, including channel plans for Mass Market and Horeca. Responsible for managing brand portfolios, pricing, promotional programs and distribution strategies in order to achieve annual sales and profitably goals. Building a highly effective marketing team and creating a stimulating learning and team work environment. Ensuring an optimum level of marketing process and controls to improve business efficiencies and performance.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Achieve budgeted sales numbers and margins as per the annual agreed plan;
Develop robust short and medium term Brand Strategies and translating into annual Marketing and Channel plans, including new product introductions and ATL activity when required;
Research and prepare new Brand business plans and launch programs;
Manage A&P budgets according to annual agreed plan;
Develop understanding for self and company of the market dynamics for each category and channel. Become an expert in the Horeca channel;
Develop and refresh Horeca business strategy in conjunction with Horeca sales teams;
Be a successful recruiter and retainer of people to build a team to manage a high growth strategy;
Develop company and Brand image as a credible player in the market through participation in credible industry and networking events;
Oversee and manage relationship development with Principals and key customers;
Ownership of demand forecast for all Brands in S&OP process;
Provide regular reporting and analysis of performance for internal and principal needs;
Prepare major sales force Brand briefings and participate in key account and major customer business presentations.
RELATIONSHIP
Leading the Culinary Marketing team including, Senior Brand Manager, Brand Managers & Brand Executives.
Building strong Internal relationships with Sales Managers, Finance, Supply Chain and HR.
Building strong external relationships with principals, agencies, some trade customers as required.