Market Activation Expert Ukraine

Job Description

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.