We are currently seeking an interim Business Development Assistant Manager, to work with our global FMCG client Unilever, renowned for brands such as Dove, Sure, Persil, and Simple, and become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment.

The position is based in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey. This is a full-time temporary role to run for 6 months, requiring 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying up to £38,000 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience.

The role currently offers a mix of remote and onsite working, subject to adjustment based on business requirements.

MAIN JOB PURPOSE
The incumbent will manage end-to-end business initiatives in the UKI andamp; Malta regions.
The role involves:

1. Liaising with existing distributors for the assigned brands in the geography:
   1. Executing and monitoring activity plans and overseeing their implementation in the country.
   2. Acting as the eyes and ears on the ground to monitor competition activity and create and execute mitigation plans
   3. Ensuring the Sales and Ops Management processes are followed by the distributor on time and in full.
2. Leading the execution of the E2E internal administrative UI processes, including Marketing, supply chains, Customer Development Operations, and Finance.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES
Distributor Management:

• Lead the process of JBPs (joint business planning), sales and marketing execution plans across internal (Unilever) and Distributor teams.
• Understand consumers, customers, and channels in each market.
• Oversee distributor execution of the agreed plans.
• Lead the training of distributor teams to bridge capability and process gaps.
• Ensure full integration of Customer Marketing Plans with Brand Marketing Plans and Distributor Business Planning.
• Provide distributors with input into the Innovation program through insights on in-market competitor activities and pricing research.
• Measure, track, and report customer performance, ensuring real-time correction plans are implemented to achieve agreed objectives.
• Conduct monthly reviews with internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee distributor stock management.

Sales Operations Management:

• Ensure speed to market for new product distribution.
• Analyze new outlet sales throughput.
• Submit the Monthly Principal Report, Rolling Forecast (Anaplan), Purchase Order, and sales reports.
• Review customer plans with the BDM and update forecasts in the system monthly.
• Track PO status, including case fill reports and backlogs. Update and review customer orders with the Supply Chain Team weekly to drive better order service.
• Ensure timely accrual of all trading terms in the system.
• Properly track trading terms and promotion budgets versus actuals. Manage and update trade spends to ensure the business stays on track within budgets.
• Provide in-market activities reports and competitor data.
• Manage new product launches by coordinating with the innovation team for registration/compliance documents collection and working with the Sales/Innovation planner to complete the registration process.
• Ensure updated customer information in the system to help manage smooth business operations.
• Raise and manage budgets, review with the CD OPS and Finance Team.
• Follow up on pr
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