Customer Strategy & Planning Assistant Manager – Foods Jobs

Customer Strategy & Planning Assistant Manager – Foods

Company Overview:
Unilever products are used by 2 billion people daily to enhance lives through nutrition, hygiene, and personal care. We offer 400+ brands focused on health and wellbeing, ranging from everyday essentials to premium products.

Key Details

• Job Type: Full Time
• Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree (Marketing/Business/Finance preferred)
• Experience: 2+ years in FMCG marketing/sales
• Location: Gauteng, South Africa
• Field: Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Business Development

Job Purpose

Lead execution of market strategies aligned with business goals, focusing on customer engagement, channel optimization, and revenue growth.

Core Responsibilities

• Adapt global category strategies to local market needs
• Design channel-specific innovation launch plans
• Manage pricing, promotions, and budget allocation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve retail execution
• Analyze sales data to track performance metrics (USG targets)
• Develop shopper marketing initiatives and digital strategies

Requirements

• Proficiency in Excel, Nielsen, PowerBI, or retail data platforms
• Proven ability to translate consumer insights into actionable plans
• Experience managing trade promotions and pricing structures

Key Competencies

• Strategic Skills: Commercial planning, Category growth management
• Leadership Qualities: Results-driven mindset, Resilience
• Technical Knowledge: Retailer operations, Digital commerce models

Leadership Expectations

• Deliver consistent high performance while maintaining personal resilience
• Use data-driven insights to solve business challenges
• Champion consumer-centric decision making

Application Process

Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the official Unilever careers portal.

Note: Unilever does not charge fees for recruitment processes. Report suspicious requests immediately.