Trade Marketing Operations Head

Marketing

Permanent

Job Description

Be part of something bigger. Decode the future.
At Electrolux, a leading global appliance company, we strive every day to shape living for the better for our consumers, our people, and our planet. We share ideas and collaborate so that we can develop solutions that deliver enjoyable and sustainable living together.
For more than one hundred years now, we’ve been working at the forefront of shaping lives for the better, developing products that meet people’s demands in terms of taste, care, and well-being. But as consumer needs and wants to continue to evolve, we have even more work to do.
Come join us as you are. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. In our global community of people from 100+ countries, we listen to each other, actively contribute, and grow together.
Join us in our exciting quest to build a future home!
All about the role:

As Trade Operation Manager Thailand, you will be responsible for bringing Taste, Care, and Wellbeing experiences to life on the shop-floor in a way that is exciting and engaging for the consumers and drives profitable sell out for Electrolux and our preferred partners. You will be creating and aligning on yearly activities plans, managing budgets, working with trade partner on implementation and evaluating results. In your daily work you will be supported by the team reporting directly to you as well as guided by regional team.

What you’ll do:

TRADE MARKETING PLAN

• You will be responsible for developing compelling retail strategy for your country to drive outstanding consumer in-store experiences and support reaching company business goals;
• You will be expected to translate this strategy into yearly plan per Key Account, corresponding with country business priorities and product launches, selecting optimal activities mix to drive ROI (return on investment). Defining 360 sell out supporting packages per key retailer and store format (A/B/C) is part of that task.
• You need to be able to align on the plan with main stakeholders within the company including sales and product line colleagues as well as regional (Business Area) team; 
• You will be actively working with our Trade Partners, presenting our plans and agreeing on joint ones, discussing implementation and negotiating conditions.
• As the budget owner you will be expected to manage it in professional manner, closely monitoring investments, analyzing returns on investments, making improvements proposals and reacting to evolving business needs;

CONSUMER PROMOTIONS

• You will be responsible for creating yearly consumer promotions plan;
• You will be expected to propose best working mechanics of promotions and align on the timings and targets with sales and product lines colleagues; 
• You will be briefing 360 Marketing team responsible for development of proper messaging, visuals, in-store and online promo materials;
• Your will need to ensure that promotions are properly executed in stores. In this task you will be supported by TMO (Trade Marketing Operations) Specialist being part of your team.
• Post promo analysis and recommendations will be part of your daily job.

IN- STORE EXECUTION

• Bringing to life our brand stories and ensuring implementation of regional retail guidelines, campaigns and materials is key element of this role. You will be working closely with the Regional team (based in Bangkok) to integrate those in your plan and align on new locally developed concepts;
• Your task will be to ensure that all displays, POSMs and other communication materials are produced and deployed in the stores on time and according to the guidelines. You will be supported in that task by TMO (Trade Marketing Operations) Specialist being part of your team. As a manager you will be expected to set proper KPIs and overlook implementation until completion.

TRAININGS

• Shopfloor assistants and brand promoters in stores interact with our consumers on the daily basis. Therefore, ensuring proper knowledge level in those groups, good understanding of our brand stories and product benefits, is key success factor to drive outstanding consumer experiences in stores. 
• In your role you will be managing Trainer. Your task will be to ensure that all important messages are included in training decks and training plans reflect business priorities and product launches.
• You will be expected to set KPIs and monitor completion, coach and develop your team.

PROMOTERS

• We want to ensure that our promoters are true Taste/Care/Wellbeing ambassadors delivering best in class consumer support in stores and premiumizing our brands. 
• In your role you will be managing Promoter Manager/ Specialist being fully responsible for making it happen. You will be expected to set KPIs, guide, monitor progress and drive improvement initiatives. 

We want you to work closely with all the functions within the company at each level and be an active member of the Trade Operations Community. You will be expected to share your ideas and best cases as well as actively learn from others.

From time to time, you will be tasked to oversee the completion of a project or be given temporary additional role/s to stretch your capabilities for growth and development within Electrolux. 

In this role, you will be dealing with Electrolux’ internal and external customers. You should also be confident in dealing with leaders both from a country level and region perspective. 

In Electrolux, we encourage open communication at all levels and put emphasis on dealing with our customers as well as colleagues with integrity and respect. You will be working in (city, country) office on regular working hours and may be required to travel both domestic and international.

Who you are:

• You should have university degree in marketing or related field;
• At least 10 years of experience in Retail and Trade Marketing, with minimum 5 years of Team management. Ideally with an experience as Head of department
• Proven experience in trade marketing and retail strategy.
• Strong budget management and ROI analysis skills.
• Experience in planning and executing consumer promotions.
• Expertise in implementing retail guidelines and campaigns.
• Experience in managing in-store materials production and deployment.
• Developing and managing training programs for shopfloor staff.
• Leadership experience in managing and developing teams.
• Cross-functional collaboration with sales, product, and regional teams.
• Data analysis for informed decision-making.
• Fluent in Thai and English; degree in marketing or related field.

Core Competencies:

• International. You enjoy to work in a truly global environment and you like to deliver in cross-functional teams;

• Strategic. You have demonstrated strategic thinking, have strong analytical skills and ability to see the big picture;

• Business acumen. You have a proven track record of displaying strong business understanding and you are able to evaluate risks/opportunities making skilled business decisions;

• Team player. You have exceptional collaboration skills, proven ability to form strong cross-functional relationships with varying business partners;

• Good listener and communicator. You have great communication skills and you have the ability to convince, influence and motivate others in a complex matrix organization;

• Self-starter. You are keen for new experience, responsibility and accountability. You are self-driven, problem-solver with a proven track record of delivering great results;

• Agile. You like working in a fast moving environment, being open to new opportunities and evolving priorities and flexible in the way you deliver against strict deadlines and dealing with ambiguity. You manage every shifting priorities;

• Energy. You are passionate about what you do and able to transmit that energy to your team. Challenges are there to be overcome!

Where you'll be:

• You will be based in Bangkok regional office, Thailand.

Benefits Highlights:

• Flexibility of work hours with hybrid work arrangement
• Discounts on Electrolux products and services.
• Medical & Hospitalization coverage.

As part of Electrolux, we will continuously invest in you and your development. There are no barriers to where your career could take you.

Find out more:

• https://career.electroluxgroup.com/global/en

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