About the role:<\/p>\n
\tThe role supports all channels to drive Everyday Great Execution standards.
\n\tThe role acts as a business partner to the Heads of Channel within the Commercial functions to drive great insights through executional reporting to ensure quicker decisions are made. To handle performance from total business perspective all the way down to store level and instil accountability at all levels.
\n\tBe the point of contact for Sales Ops to drive the correct level of execution standards by Channel. Be the key contact to CP&A to ensure Tracking elements are briefed on time and objectives are measured as agreed and signed off.
\n\tDrive correct level of Reporting, focusing on exceptions, to ensure gaps are identified and closed to drive business NSV.<\/p>\n
Role Responsibilities:\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tSales Systems: Collaborate with the Sales Team and Data Specialists to integrate, develop and implement systems solutions to increase commercial results through improved KPI measurement and reporting, and business processing capability.<\/p>\n
Drive insights from gap analysis measures<\/p>\n
\tAnalyze outlet execution reports, address gaps, find opportunities, risks, and propose action plans.
\n\tDevelop Data measurement comparison reporting that highlight if there is improvement on executions and implementation of plans during specific periods of the year\/month.
\n\tEnsure consistency in reporting and actionable execution plans by channel and segment.
\n\tDevelop streamlined processes by recommending standards and procedures resulting in improved efficiencies and increased accuracy.<\/p>\n
Systems reporting and analysis to facilitate strategic growth.<\/p>\n
\tFacilitate alignment of business strategy with customer strategy
\n\tAnalyse operational intelligence to ensure accuracy and provide meaning and trends.
\n\tGenerate and analyse reports and provide feedback on reporting when necessary.
\n\tExplore and identify new business opportunities and make recommendations for action.
\n\tProvide monthly reports on key KPI\u2019s being tracked by the Sales team, highlighting areas of concern and opportunity.
\n\tAlign reports to business objectives.
\n\tCollaborate with Capability Manager to develop relevant training materials (assist in training where required)
\n\tCustomer Market and KAM team \u2013 align to Global training.<\/p>\n
Facilitate operational excellence.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tUnderstand the expectations of stakeholders.
\n\tMonitor and measure operational activities and key outputs.
\n\tSupporting Execution activity by providing Insights for trade team
\n\tSupporting the team with National or Quarterly Dashboards
\n\tProvide support to KAM and Divisional Teams
\n\tEngage with sales operational team to facilitate and support achievement of excellence.
\n\tEnsure the integrity of data.
\n\tWork with Commercial MD lead to align data across all Platforms
\n\tTrax insights and Pricing
\n\t3rd Party capability audit
\n\tIdentify projects to streamline areas for improvement.<\/p>\n
Compliance<\/p>\n
\tLearn and follow applicable procurement agreements, licenses, legislation, regulatory policies, internal policies, and procedures, etc.
\n\tExperience \/ skills required:\u00a0
\n\tCommercial Graduate Degree Qualification \u2013 Business Related
\n\tDriver\u2019s license<\/p>\n
Experience<\/p>\n
\tExperience in Commercial (Minimum 2-3 years) working in sales and or customer marketing is a prerequisite.
\n\tBasic experience in Planning functions (minimum 1-2 years)
\n\tWork within a virtual team, cross functionally and with a high sense of initiative and ownership, being self-sufficient and independent.
\n\tCategory and competitor knowledge
\n\tBasic understanding of our industry, the channels in which our products are sold, in-store requirements and account specific marketing.
\n\tFamiliarity with market measurement data and interpretation into actionable insights<\/p>\n
Project Management Expertise<\/p>\n
\tBuild collaborative and influential relationships with peers in Commercial.
\n\tStrong analytical skills, systems proficiency, and data handling expertise<\/p>\n
Key Skills<\/p>\n
\tCommercial Competence
\n\tHigh cognitive ability
\n\tSupport operational efficiency, allowing for quick decision-making that aligns with and accomplishes goals promptly.
\n\tPromote operational simplicity, empowering decisions to be made, aligned to and delivered swiftly.
\n\tGood Decision Quality
\n\tDrive for results
\n\tPeer relationship building skills.
\n\tProven commercial acumen with strong focus on financial foresight and analytical skills, with the ability to translate into actionable insights.
\n\tProven proficiency in Business Intelligence (BI) tools<\/p>\n
Deadline: 9th March,2026<\/p>\n
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