Senior Associate, Customer Marketing - Saudi Arabia

SC Johnson has opportunity for Senior Associate, Customer Marketing - Saudi
Arabia
ABOUT SC JOHNSON
SC Johnson is a fifth-generation family company built on a spirit of adventure
and winning the right way. We have been leading with purpose for over ‎130
years, building top brands such as Raid ®, Glade®, Kiwi®, OFF!®, Windex®,
Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country. Through these household names,
we are making a positive difference to the world around us. But we only
succeed with the combined vitality and strength of our ‎13,000 people who we
truly value and support in their pursuit of individual and shared goals.
ROLE SUMMARY
Reporting into the Customer Marketing Manager for MENAPT Cluster, you will
play a focal role in developing the Customer Marketing strategy for SCJ brands
in KSA. You will be in close collaboration with Category Marketing, Sales and
Supply Chain Teams. You will do deep analyses of the market, customers and
shopper dynamics, will come up with insights to be converted into action plans
across the channels. You will also be working with global Customer Marketers
in order to acquire global principles, guidelines and tools while providing
them the local dynamics and needs.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Lead development of Category Development Strategy to achieve defined business objectives for categories in charge by designing in-store strategy covering multiple pillars; i.e. BTL communication and in-store materials, price architecture, category assortment, planogram and consumer promotions
* Lead market execution of new launches, define quarterly cycle priorities and cascade the plans on channel basis to the field team through meetings and quarterly distributor meetings
* Lead cross-functional relations with key stakeholders; Category Marketing, Sales and Supply Chain Teams
* Manage the budget in charge while overviewing Trade Money initiatives
* Responsible for management of shopper/channel initiatives and investments for the category
* Utilize multiple data resources for better understanding of market trends, competition, channels as well as shopper insights driving a high-quality channel/trade plans
* Utilize Nielsen reports on monthly basis to understand the market on region basis as well as define opportunities for market share and distribution across
* Support Sales Team in the development of Joint Business Plans with major customers and distributors securing an alignment on activations
* Work on defined processes to develop promotional packs, performance trackers for sales, shares, distribution and initiative ROI
* Takes an active role in S &OP process ensuring the connection between marketing plans and market execution and sales
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
* Graduate degree in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing or similar
* Commercial FMCG background with at a solid practical experience
* At least ‎3 years and plus of experience with preferably in customer/trade marketing
* Strong command of English (written and verbal)
* Understanding and knowledge of the KSA retail environment and FMCG dynamics
* Strong use of MC Office
* Highly organized with the ability to multi-task and prioritize
* Strong communication and team working skills
* Strategic mind set, understands the strategic & tactical nature of the business
* Analytical skills
* Understanding of Nielsen syndicated data
* Multi-function and multi-tasking abilities
* Clear understanding of the different RTM principles/strategies for channels
* Team building skills
* Self-starter, acting with integrity
* Full time job (for ‎5 days a week from Sunday to Thursday)
* Friendly working environment based on collaboration and trust
* You need to be legally eligible to work in country of application.
Together, we are creating a better future - for the planet, for future
generations and for every SCJ team member. Come join us and make an impact
through iconic global brands. GO FURTHER WITH OUR FAMILY™