Customer strategy & planning Assistant Manager

Job Main Job Purpose

CSP is responsible for leading the development and execution of channel strategies that drive profitable growth for Unilever’s brands. The role requires a deep understanding of customer needs, market trends, and competitive dynamics. The CSP works cross-functionally with marketing, sales, supply chain, and finance teams to create and implement plans that optimize sales and profitability across all channels.

Job Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will have a high bias for action, process oriented, open to new ideas and approaches, willingness to work with different department and attention to details.

• Develop and execute channel strategies that drive profitable growth for Unilever’s brands
• Conduct research and analysis on customer needs, market trends, and competitive dynamics to inform channel strategies.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, supply chain, and finance teams to develop channel-specific plans that optimize sales and profitability.
• Provide regular updates on channel and Category performance and insights to leadership team.
• Work with internal teams to ensure the successful launch of new products and initiatives across all channels.
• Lead cross-functional teams to execute channel-specific projects and initiatives.
• Monitor and analyse channel data to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
• Good understanding of Unilever KPIs’ accurately and analytical bent to mind

Job Requirements & Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in channel development, sales, or marketing
• Experience in the FMCG industry is preferred
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and building strong relationships with customers and partners
• Strong Communication & Presentation skills
• Strong analytical skills with strong ability to identify, troubleshoot, problem solving
• High drive for simplification and continuous improvement
• Strong time management skills and ability to priorities multiple tasks to meet established deadlines
• Team-player and proactive
• Strong ethical standards regarding the handling of confidential personal and business information
• Strategic thinking: and Entrepreneurial spirit

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journeyللتقدم على الوظيفة