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Business Development Manager (UK & China Market)

Employer
Unilever
Location
City of London, London
Salary
£55200 - £69000 per annum + bonus & holidays
Closing date
5 Nov 2019

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Sector
Marketing and PR
Job Type
Temporary
Hours
Full-time

Job Details

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a world leading global organisation, our client Leading Global FMCG company with Brands such as Dove, Knorr, Persil & Magnum are currently looking for a Business Development Manager (UK & China Market) based at their prestigious facility in Blackfriars. This is a full-time temporary role for a period of 12 months, working a 36.25 hour week. This role is paying between £55,200 and £69,000 per annum, pro rata, depending on experience.

Would you be interested in working for a start-up, within a large corporation? A one-of-a-kind opportunity to experience the entrepreneurial thrill of building your own company yet benefiting from our client's support and development framework? Born just 5 years ago, REGENERATE™ INC is the first Premium Oral Care brand to revolutionize its category and it's growing quickly. The INC organization has a unique and bespoke structure, operating as a small team with exciting projects, fast access to responsibilities and a can-do, learn-by-doing attitude. We operate in a fast-paced environment, with a "think different" mentality, and we have full ownership of the brand, from innovation to market implementation.

Responsibilities:

360 Business responsibility

  • Responsible for the business performance of the brand in the China with a target to deliver Turnover & Profit through the established full-service distributor model
  • Responsible for the business performance of the brand in the UK with a target to deliver Turnover & Profit through the established buy-and-sell distributor model
  • Responsible for the e-commerce agenda of the whole REGENERATE INC team working in sync with the global team, the digital team and the other markets
  • Defines the growth strategy and plan for the brand mid-term in the markets

Activation marketing for Consumers and Professionals

  • Build and implement Consumer and Professional awareness activation plans through a digital first, data driven model (no traditional media)
  • Works with the network of supporting agencies/distributors (media planning, digital, PR, professional marketing, social media, influencers, merchandising, etc) to grow brand awareness and advocacy
  • Designs integrated digital first campaigns highly relying on data driven decision making
  • Develop the perfect POS offline/online execution: creating a theatre, showcasing product experience

Trade Category management for Consumer

  • Build and maintain the existing strong partnerships with local distributors to ensure brand strategy alignment and mutual goals are consistently met across both retailers and marketing channels
  • Work with cross-functional teams to ensure customers' needs are met, and orders fulfilled on time.
  • Manage forecast monthly & report on brand performance weekly

Requirements:

  • Significant digital marketing experience and sales experience (ideally both).
  • Beauty/Personal Care experience essential
  • You have significant E-commerce experience
  • Knowledge of UK Health & Beauty/prestige market essential (and ideally of China too)
  • You have a start-up experience or mindset (can do attitude, driven, independent, results oriented, passionate about hacking growth)
  • True team spirit, but able to work on an individual basis
  • You are passionate about personal care and beauty trends in general - you understand premium
  • You show initiative, you are ingenious, resourceful and you make things happen, you feel comfortable exploring new spaces and opportunities. You can deliver under pressure in a non-structured, entrepreneurial environment. You are comfortable presenting to the senior management team on country's performance.
  • You like a challenge and want to be part of an exciting, engaged and high performing team who's committed to leave a mark and stay happy doing it!

Company

A job at Unilever is a career made by you, with development opportunities, benefits and a working culture that embraces diversity. So whether you’re looking for an internship, apprenticeship, graduate opportunities, or a job opening to progress your professional career, at Unilever you can shape your own path as you work with the brands and people that drive our sustainable business growth.

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Unilever
Location
Manpower UK Ltd
C/O Unilever HPC
Port Sunlight
Wirral
CH62 4ZD
United Kingdom

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