Category Strategy Manager

Experience your best self with URC! 

Universal Robina Corporation is looking for a Category Strategy Manager. The Category Strategy Manager is responsible for setting the overall strategic direction of a set of brands for the targeted channels. This includes but not limited to developing and monitoring of the Category Plans anchored on shopper insights to ensure business growth achievements. Collaboratively engages with Marketing and Channel Strategy to ensure that plans are aligned to equity and channel dynamics. The Category Sales Manager represents the Sales Team in category discussions within the Forecasting meeting.

What are the Roles and Responsibilities?

Strategy and Program Creation

Develops the category sales strategies (merchandising, distribution, promotions, pricing) plans and tactics based on the Annual Company Business Plan and Brand PlansRegularly reviews category performance, internal and external data, research and recommends appropriate intervention to address opportunities identified

New Product Launch and Management

Lead in the collaborative development and assessment of the NPD Channel plan together with Brand, Channel Strategy and Field SalesReview and confirm ISQs in partnership with the TSMLeads in the NPI evaluation at specified periods

Forecasting

Provides the sales perspective in forecasting meetings to incorporate trade and operational dynamicsAnalyzes sales trends, historical performance, causals and converts it into actual forecastReviews current forecast and recommends adjustment as needed

 What are the Qualifications?

At least 5 years experience in a management function in both sales and marketing fieldsCollege graduate of Business Management, Marketing, Engineering or the equivalentProven success/track record in key accounts or gen tradeExcellent leadership and interpersonal skills

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Universal Robina Corporation (URC) is one of the largest branded consumer food and beverage product companies in the Philippines. We’ve built three strong regional brands over the years— Jack 'n Jill for snack foods, C2 Cool and Clean for ready-to-drink tea, and Great Taste for coffee. These brands are becoming popular across the ASEAN region. We also have premium brands from SBA through their snackfoods segment such as Thins, Cheezels, CC’s, Kettle and Natural Chip, Co., and Griffin’s through their high-quality sweet biscuits and wide range of healthy wrapped snacks called Nice and Natural. URC's key to success has been attributed to building strong brands, robust product innovation pipeline, and world-class manufacturing and supply chain capabilities. 

OUR PROMISE

We offer multi-industry and International exposure. URC is the major player in various food, agricultural and industrial sectors with a powerful presence throughout the ASEAN Regions.We advocate a culture of success. URC empowers its people to become holistic individuals and socially responsible leaders.We are committed to promoting learning and development. URC provides exciting experiences for its people to maximize their potentials and hone their talents. We bring the best in our people and offer them a rewarding career.

OUR CORE PURPOSE

Delight everyone with good food choices. 

OUR VALUES

Put people first. We care, cultivate trust, and listen without judgementOwn it. We take initiative to unlock opportunities.Dare to do. We champion experimentation and incubate new ideas.Move forward fast. We see the big picture and learn along the way.

OUR AMBITION

We are a sustainable global enterprise of world class talent. Giving everyone access to high quality planet-friendly products. Enhancing the lives of our employees, customers, consumers, and communities. 

WHY JOIN US?

Permanent Hybrid Set-up (for Head Office vacancies)Allowances (i.e. Rice Subsidy, Christmas, Medicine, and Uniform)Group Life InsuranceHealth Insurance PlanAnnual Physical ExaminationAnnual Vacation and Sick Leaves, with Leave Conversion for Unused LeavesEmergency, Bereavement and Nuptial LeaveSalary IncreaseLearning & Growth (Trainings)Employee Engagement ActivitiesHealth & Wellness ProgramsSponsored Company Events and ActivitiesFree ParkingSpecial Employee Discounts on Gokongwei Group of CompaniesLocal and International Exposure and Opportunities

Apply with us today and join us in delighting our employees, customers, consumers, and communities with good food choices!

NOTE: Universal Robina Corporation does not collect fees throughout our recruitment process and does not collaborate with any travel agency or third party to provide accommodation or other services to job applicants. All URC recruitment processes happen in our respective offices or plants. Recruitment processes are only carried out by our Talent Acquisition teams with an official corporate email address.