Market Activation Expert Ukraine

Job Description

• The primary purpose of this role is to deliver best in class customer activations in the Ukrainian market in line with the annual Market activation plan as well as Cluster & Regional priorities and archetypes.
• Customer responsibility based on Strategic Customer Matrix which will require an in-depth understanding of the Customers in scope and a high degree of cooperation with the Sales team - KAM & Channel Head.
• The role will also require a high degree of collaboration across Market (Sales), Cluster (MS&D, Demand Planning, Logistics, Finance) and Regional Marketing (ETMs) roles.
• Managing in the most efficient way Consumer Promotions budget for Activations & Customers in the area of responsibility.
  
  

What are we looking for?

• University degree or equivalent experience
• English language proficiency
• Ability to analyze and interpret internal and external data
• Min. 1,5 year experience in a Demand or Sales role
• Knowledge of the Ukrainian retail landscape
• Proven ability to deliver results across multiple priorities
  
  

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Deploying and executing the national activation plan.
• Executing consumer mechanics in market / Customer as part of toolkit localization responsibility.
• Localization of toolkit and translation of the materials.
• Responsible for PAR on EBAs (with input from other functions). In addition responsible for EBA stage gates (NPR, ER) - ran within agreed process and timelines.
• Preparing, executing and post-evaluating a tailored activation plan for strategic SCM Customers within agreed guidelines.
• Budget governance - ensuring spend is consistent with the agreed plan, flagging and mitigating budget risks.
• Co-ordination with Sales & Field Force (where relevant): present activity and communicate materials.
• Local production of agreed POS or displays materials from menu card.
  
  

What can you expect from Mars?

Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.

Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.

A strong focus on learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.

An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.