Business Context & Main Purpose of the Job
The CSP Beauty & Personal Care Manager for Deos is responsible for translating the national category & brand strategy into specific channel & customer priorities and plans, while owning the delivery of the short-term financial plan. This role holder collaborates with the Marketing team, Customer Business Development team, Customer Operations, and Finance team to (co)develop strategic plans specifically for the Deos category within the Personal Care BU.
The position will be reporting directly to the Beauty & Personal Care CSP Lead.
Main Accountabilities
Tracking total Deos category/channel business performance. Monitors category/brand/channel market share, financial and execution performance to address issues and opportunitiesResponsible for the S&OP process: forecast accuracy at the Deos category level. Creates, reviews, and changes activities for the S&OP plan, including promotions and trade activations per customer. Accountable for the short-term (6 months) forecastProvides input for the monthly S&OP process during activity plan & demand planning meetings & cash-up process (e.g., promo, innovation & pricing plans)Actively participating in the IBP process, crafting the Trade Category plan and JTBD per channel and customer for DeosResponsible for pricing and promo strategy per channel/customer to achieve Strategic Price Index target for DeosDefining the launch plan for innovation to channels and customers within the Deos category. Create distribution priorities per category and track closely Total Distribution Points.Leading in-store activations for key projects within Deos category while being responsible for Perfect Store compliance and standardsDeveloping national Category management plans (including planograms) for Deos to be customized by relevant teams (Customer Activation Team)Responsible for Stock Keeping Unit reduction (Polaris) and Business waste (Residuals)Preferred Qualifications
University Degree at Post-Graduate level4+ years of Brand Building and/or Customer Activation/Account management experienceFluent in Greek & EnglishPreferred Skills
Advanced analytical skills & business understandingTrack record in financial understanding / P&L managementStrong understanding of market, commercial acumen & retail environmentAble to manage different KPIs and priorities within team and individuallyResults-oriented, with a winning spirit and a growth mindsetLearning agility and focused on delivering resultsExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsPreferred Interfaces
Marketing Country TeamSales Team (Account/Customer Activation/Field Sales, etc.)Customer Operations (Planning/Customer Service, etc.)Finance TeamExternal AgenciesCSP TeamRewards & Benefits:
Hybrid way of workingCompetitive salary with performance-based bonusesUnlimited access to Unilever Learning Platform and Trainings that feels more like an adventure and less like a lectureExciting team-building activities, because we believe in having fun while achieving greatnessHealth and life insurance for you and your familyMonthly allowance for lunchCVs will be treated in strict confidentiality.
Candidates, who meet specified qualifications, will be contacted by e-mail or telephone.
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