Group Category Manager (Group Trade Marketing Manager)

I.P. One (Saphan Sung)

Bangkok, Thailand

IP Group is a key market player in fast moving consumer goods in Thailand with a brand portfolio, namely, IVY, VIXOL, HYGIENE, WHIZ, DANCE and FOCUS. We are looking to recruit talented individuals to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for dynamic individuals looking for a long-term career. You will be trained to work in a real life situation and given the opportunity to go INTO THE FUTURE with our fast growing company.

About this position

The Group Category Manager (Group Trade Marketing Manager) is responsible for leading business strategy, managing channel investments, and ensuring successful implementation of marketing plans to drive sales and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Leading business strategy to develop customer and/or channel investment strategy
• Defining category role and integrating company’s strategy on category and customer marketing plan
• Supervising channel marketing to ensure a success for the designated channel with implementation plan and measurement scorecard related to ROI
• Delivering and managing channel investment plan and budget
• Analyzing market/channel data, competitors’ movement, and program performance, then present findings and recommend future program, and development of plan
• Monitoring P&L with sales team to ensure sales and profit KPIs through the appropriate promotion plan
• Leading integrated brand communications and channel business plan
• Managing and controlling cost and budget for all related activities

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience in category management in FMCG, preferably both in Modern Trade and Traditional Trade
• At least 3-5 years of experience in managing a small team
• Strong analytical skill with strategic thinking and business acumen
• Good command of English
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skill
• Proficient in MS Office; Word, Excel, PowerPoint