We are looking for a Market Development Manager – Export markets.

Main duties and responsibilities:

Manages (directly or indirectly-through third parties/distributors) all trade channels in the geographic area for which responsible;
Analyses sales and trade activities in the business area and initiate business improvement proposals;
Plans sales, profits and investments in the area, prepares promotions and programs;
Negotiates trade conditions and promotion activities with key clients or distributors operating;
Carries quality and quantity checks on company products supplied in the business area;
Ensures all costs of the operations are adequately and accurately estimated and approved by the higher management;
Leads the preparation of the annual business plan for the area. Responsible for setting the price policy of the company for the area;
Works towards maximizing company results through close collaboration with the regional Brand Manager and the brand managers from the Global Marketing team;
Leads the pricing and budgeting. Responsible for the trade marketing budgets (as set in approved annual plan);
Responsible for managing the portfolio;

Requirements:

Minimum 5 years of experience in FMCG company in a similar Sales, KA or Trade Marketing position;
Experience in sales planning, sales management and managing budgets;
Written and spoken proficiency in English (C1);
Previous experience in Central European region is an advantage;

Skills and qualifications:

Strong analytical and organizational skills;
Clear verbal and written communication skills;
Negotiation skills;
Driving licence and willingness to travel out of the country (40-60 working days per year);

We Offer:

Be part of a great team with a positive, ambitious, and motivating atmosphere;
Work for a truly global company with marketing campaigns in over 10 markets;
Opportunities to learn, grow, and collaborate in a cross-functional environment;
A dynamic and fast-paced work setting;
Access to multiple trainings and courses throughout the year;
Home office option and on-site fitness facilities;
Team-building events, both in and out of the office;

We are looking for an open-minded marketer, experienced in taking on strategic challenges, who can responsibly make reasoned decisions and who loves working in a young and friendly team environment.

Together we’ll go trough development of brand strategy and portfolio, evaluation of business potential, and development of communication campaigns.

Role overview:

The Brand Manager sets the roadmap of a brand and is the driver of innovations and changes. You will have the opportunity to inspire and lead the creation of new products.

Responsibilities include:

Development and implementation of the marketing strategy
Generation of product and communication concepts
Working with advertising agencies and production houses
Monitoring and analysis of categories, trends, competitors, and consumer attitudes on the focus markets
Sales and brand performance analysis
Business opportunity evaluation and P&L preparation
Organization of consumer research
Close collaboration with the Research & Development, Production and Local Marketing and Sales teams
Portfolio management and pricing strategy
Project management

Requirements:

3+years of experience in Consumer marketing or Product development in the FMCG industry
Degree in Business, Marketing, Economics or similar
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Excellent knowledge in English – both written and spoken
Excellency in MS Windows and MS Office
Experience in presenting and argumentation of ideas/strategy/concepts
Great communication & teamwork skills

The role will be a perfect match for you if you are:

Responsible, enthusiastic, creative, and open-minded
Analytical and reasoned
Open to new things and easily accepting changes
Social, practical, and resourceful
Willing to travel

What we can offer you:

Work in cross-functional teams in a highly dynamic environment
Become a part of one of the biggest & best marketing teams in the country
Work with & learn from people with different business background from around the world
Be a part of a young, ambitious, modern & fast-paced organization