Brand Manager Deodorants

Main Purpose of the Job

The job holder is responsible to articulate, execute and evaluate the insight-led brand marketing plan, which delivers the short-term and long-term market share and financial goals of Deodorants category.

Main Accountabilities

• Leads the Integrated Business Planning process (IBP): conducting brand audits by analyzing internal and external data and insights, defining and agreeing on “jobs to be done”, and crafting the final annual brand marketing plan.
• Executes the annual Brand Marketing Plan, as defined in the IBP:
• Develops and executes launch & re-launch plans.
• Coordinates the local implementation of regional & global initiatives (packaging artworks, media, etc).
• Plans and supervises media and promotion plans, based on a continuous understanding of the market and competitive dynamics. 
• Implements the annual brand plan consisting of proper product, price, place & promotion mix, in order to grow market share and deliver the targeted P&L objectives. 
• Controls brand expenditure vs. budget, making adjustments in response to market conditions and overall performance/priorities.
• Acts as an interface and coordinates necessary activities between other functions (i.e. supply chain, sales, etc) to ensure effective execution of the brand plans.
• Develops a thorough understanding of the market and competition consumer needs and trends brand health and image, by analyzing available ad-hoc consumer studies (qualitative or quantitative) and/or tracking studies.
• Monitors and reviews the performance of new product introductions, ensuring continuous focus and support after launch.
• Keeps ongoing communication with the brand community within 1U to understand regional priorities that affect local & within Greece needs to secure information flow/ alignment.
• Identifies new business opportunities based on analysis of the marketplace, competition, and category performance. Evaluates these opportunities through the development of a Business Case with financial projections, in line with the brand strategy.

Preferred Skills:

• Stakeholder management and communication.
• Business ownership and result-driven mindset.
• Strategic planning and operational balance.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen.
• Action-oriented with insight-to-action focus

Key Interfaces:

• Customer Strategy and Planning team
• Key Account Managers
• Support Areas (for e.g., Customer Development Administration, HR, Legal, Accounts Receivables, Customer Operations)
• Agencies
• 1U VET Team

Preferred Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Economics, Finance, Marketing, or Mathematics.
• Master's degree in Marketing, Economics, or an MBA is a plus.
• 5 years of experience in Marketing or Trade Marketing.
• Expertise in media campaigns (traditional and digital), social media, and consumer activation (in-store and out-of-store).
• Fluency in English and Greek.

Rewards & Benefits

• Hybrid way of working
• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses
• Unlimited access to Unilever Learning Platform and Trainings that feels more like an adventure and less like a lecture
• Exciting team-building activities because we believe in having fun while achieving greatness
• Health and life insurance for you and your family
• Monthly allowance for lunch

CVs will be treated in strict confidentiality.

Candidates, who meet specified qualifications, will be contacted by e-mail or telephone.

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