This position will remain open until filled.
Local applicants are welcome.
Department: Marketing
Reporting to: Field Marketing Zone Manager
Role: Permanent
Location: Across the Philippines
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR - REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's Degree graduate, preferably in a Marketing / Business / Communications - related coursesAt least 3 years of experience in Trade/Channel Marketing, Co
nsumer Engagement, or Marketing that includes ground Field Sales experience preferably from an FMCG company.Good communication skills - Oral and Written (English, Filipino)Data Gathering, Insights, and AnalysisTrade & Channel Development Strategy & Plan Formulatio
nProblem SolvingProject Management and Mo
nitoring with an understanding of sales operation and in-trade executio
nPresentation Skillse
valuatio
nBudget ManagementAdept with MS Office (Word, Excel & Powerpoint)Strong leadership skillsStrong understanding of program/campaign execution of co
ntrol & complianceHigh sense of ownership, accountability, and entrepreneurial skillsGood understanding of digital toolsOutspoken/ability to generate and share ideasAdaptable, flexible, and open to changeAbility to analyze business situations and propose actio
nable solutions focusing on co
nsumer acquisition
WHAT THIS POSITION IS about - PURPOSE
The Territory Co
nsumer Lead (TCL) is under the Marketing function and is respo
nsible for driving the business growth of their assigned territory through Co
nsumer acquisition and retention. In order to achieve this, the incumbent needs to drive quality Retailer Distribution and Wholesale Volume through a Consumer-Centric approach mindest. ba
sed on their assessment of the challenges and opportunities in the assigned territory, making use of available information, and collaboration with the Field Sales, they will develop the necessary short and long-term strategies and programs that will address the needs of the business and support the delivery of the territory KPI's., growth inclusive.This role will be tasked to lead the development and management (incl. mo
nitoring & reporting) of relevant campaigns and/or programs, that are part of the overall regio
nal and zone strategies covering various touchpoints such as General Trade Retailers and Wholesalers, Local Key Accounts, Designated Smoking Areas and HORECA channels wher
e the overall objective is Co
nsumer Acquisition and Retention in the assigned territory.This role will also be tasked to do the following:External (Nielsen) and Internal (Sales Data) Data AnalysisCo
nquer tools champio
nCompetitive AnalysisBudget Mo
nitoringCreation of internal docu
ments such as contracts, project briefs, weekly reports, closure reports, presentations during business reviews, and other tasks that may be assigned from time to time that is related to the role.
WHAT WILL YOU DO - RESPONSIBILITIES
STRATEGY & CAMPAIGN / PROGRAM DEVELOPMENTReview and understand all relevant information within the assigned territories through data understanding, competitive review, fieldwork, and insight in order to identify challenges and opportunities, and develop appropriate short-term and long-term strategic action plans for JTI brands within the territories assigned to enable business growth.Respo
nsible for initiating and securing complete project approval (OPB) and all operatio
nal mandatories to activate planned campaigns/programs (Coordination with M&S stakeholders, Third Party Agencies, GIP, Suppliers, TME encoding, testing, and production).Ensure campaign clarity amo
ngst front-liners (TSR/TER).LEADING IMPLEMENTATIo
nDevelop campaign/program mechanics, spiel, and lead in a briefing to field sales in order to guide them in the proper execution of programs across targeted trade partners and outlets co
nsistent with program objectives, timelines, allocations, and all other company protocols with full compliance.Manage overall deployment and implementation of Brand-led /Field Marketing-led activities in the assigned territories. Key representative of Field Marketing in overseeing all activities in the assigned territories which will cover but are not limited to various program tools such as co
nsumer and trade deals, trade incentives, bundling activities (multi-pack or premium), sampling, and co
nsumer brand activations.Manage and deliver an optimal full-year co
nsumer acquisition campaigns/programs calendar in the assigned territories.Drive performance management & investment optimization.Drive program resources planning and deployment.PROGRAM e
valUATIo
nPerform regular surveys on campaign/program execution to ensure compliance with standards / intended trade impact. Immediately resolve or address any challenges, which includes immediate escalation.Review performance vs objectives and not limited to in terms of volume, store participation, implementation guidelines, competitive response, ease in implementation and effective campaign spend. This includes overseeing, monitoring, measuring execution success, and program post-e
valuation.TERRITORY LEADERSHIPNew opportunities and New Product Launch: Support Brand and Field Marketing on New Product Launches in building robust bottom-up launch campaigns that include pipeline volumes and distribution partnering M&S stakeholders, drive merchandising requirements, and pricing compliance for the assigned territories.Develop co
nsumer campaign in driving New opportunities to enable brand range selling in pre-identified opportunity territory/barangays.Route to Consumer: Provide cross-functio
nal support in understanding and developing an efficient route to co
nsumers to better deliver high-impact campaigns and brand reach.Be the custodian of Territory toolkit buildup.RESOURCE MANAGEMENTRespo
nsible for assigned field marketing budget management and proper to the optimal deployment of program tools and materials. Establish strict management, control, and compliance for program enablers such as:Territories FM budgetFree goods requirement and allocatio
nMerchandising materials (POSM inclusive) with the right quantity requirementPremium items with optimal cost and right quantity requirementPhysical counting of free goods/premiums / POSM (depot and vehicles)OTHER TASKSPerform other necessary ad hoc tasks that may arise as part of brand / competitive dynamics in the assigned territory.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Be covered with medical insurance and HMO upon hiring, with HMO dependent coverage and medicine allowanceReceive bo
nuses and cash allowances such as meal and transport allowanceHave access to over 200 company trainingWell-being programs for employeesOpportunities for your career growthRecreatio
nal facilities in the office - Videoke, billiard and table tennisBe part of a truly internatio
nal and diverse company with over 40,000 employees in 130 countries.Experience the culture of an Investors in People certified companyFind out why 9 out of 10 employees recommend us to a friend.Understand why 9 out of 10 employees say they feel free to be themselves.
Japan Tobacco International (JTI) is a member of the Japan Tobacco Group of Companies (JT), a leading international tobacco company. With headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, JTI markets world renowned brands and has operations in more than 120 countries with significant growth through the commitment of our internationally diverse workforce of 45,000 people.We’re JTI, and we believe in freedom. We think that the possibilities are limitless when you’re free to choose. We’ve spent the last 20 years innovating, creating new and better products for our consumers to choose from. It’s how we’ve grown to be present in more than 120 countries, and how we’ve grown from 40 to 5,000+ employees with 38 branch offices and 3 entities (Market, AMC, & GBS) in the Philippines.But our business isn’t just business. Our business is our people. And JTI is a company where people are the difference. We believe in their freedom to choose, think, and be themselves every day, and this makes us stronger as a business.That’s why our employees, from around the world, choose to be a part of JTI. It’s why 9 out of 10 would recommend us to a friend. And why we’ve been recognized as INVESTORS IN PEOPLE for the 3rd time in Philippines.Times have changed, and we have introduced new tools at JTI that will help start your career with us without having to leave the house. Our application process and interviews can be handled online. And even your first working day, and every day until life gets back to normal.