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Leading the world in essentials for a better life. That's what Kimberly-Clark is all about.
We place consumers at the center of everything we do. Billions worldwide choose our products to make a positive difference in their lives. That's a big responsibility and one we take seriously.
42,000 employees worldwide and operations in 35 countries
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Job Description
- Develop and implement a customer and /or distributor business plan that is aligned to the customer’s and/or distributors needs, Region Business & West Africa objectives , marketing and category plans and will deliver budgeted growth targets by Category (to be done jointly with Customers and/or distributors where appropriate).
- Ensure strategic opportunities and objectives by Channel and by Category/brand are incorporated into the Customer Business plans.
- Support Marketing in the development of Customer specific Category /and or Shopper Marketing Strategies.
- Continually monitor and analyze competitor activity & pricing as well as customer performance against the agreed objectives and if required, develop and implement the appropriate corrective action to ensure that targets are achieved.
- Implement , monitor and evaluate agreed POP ( pricing, promotions , ranging, merchandising) plans on a monthly basis.
- Ensure all pricing is negotiated in line with objectives and that pricing is effectively administered.
- Develop and communicate monthly, quarterly and annual reviews to customers and/or distributors.
- Liaise with logistics, planning, debtors and field sales / distributors to ensure that the customers’ service needs are met.
- Monitor customer service levels ( order fill , case fill , credit notes, on-shelf availability) and develop corrective plans to address any issues.
- Negotiate and agree trading terms , pricing and distributor contracts based on the business objectives and strategic importance of the Customer ( to include annual growth targets by category, promotional spend, payment terms, delivery allowances) and distributors- where applicable.
- Input and co-ordination of monthly, quarterly and annual demand forecast by account by brand and SKU .
- Track profitability of all distributors so as to ensure the sales mix within each of the distributors basket is in line with the overall pricing strategy and in line with the approved issued mandates.
- Enable product knowledge with all distributor sales forces and identify opportunities to get the best out of the distributor sales teams through individual performance management and team segmentation. Develop and implement training programs.
- Develop and implement incentives and sales promotions that deliver to agreed sales and distribution targets.
- Ensure that time is spent with the Distributor’s reps, to ensure a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the issues and opportunities within the territory.
- Ensure that the company at all times has the right product offer and materials in the market place relevant to its competitors and specific to the market and consumers needs.
- Re-define geographic territories as and when the business requirement presents itself and constantly look at new and innovative ways to improve the route to market for the indirect channel.
Minimum Requirements
- Tertiary Education (minimum 3 year Degree/Diploma)
- 10 years selling and/or Trade marketing experience, of which 2 years must have involved senior management level interaction (either internal or external) within a company operating in the FMCG market.
Global VISA and Relocation Specifications:
Kimberly-Clark makes the essentials for a better life with well-known brands that matter every day – at home, school, work, and on the go.
For 140+ years, we have challenged conventional wisdom to innovate products that better meet the needs of consumers. We have created new categories with top brands like Kleenex®, and redefined categories with Huggies® and U by Kotex®.
While growing our $18+ billion global business, we help build careers through collaborative teams that push boundaries and engaging experiences and endless opportunities to work with some of the world’s most recognized brands. Our 42,000 employees are changing the world for the better, too, generously giving back to communities and causes around the globe.
If innovative thinking and a passion to win inspire you, come Unleash Your Power at Kimberly-Clark.
This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. K-C will not provide relocation support for this role.
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