Category executive

HR-Consulting company (www.search4staff.com) on behalf of its client, a well-known international company, FMCG sector, is seeking candidates for the following open position:

CATEGORY EXECUTIVE

Job Description:

The Category Executive is responsible for driving sales through category product planning and execution of strategic product marketing plans, as well as, gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, defining the product vision, and working closely with, sales, trade marketing, sourcing and procurement to ensure customer satisfaction goals are met. Reports to the Marketing Manager.

Main responsibilities:

* Develop and communicate written briefs for use by agencies or suppliers (e.g., creative, advertising, media, consumer promotions, merchandising, licensed or specialty merchandise, etc.) to direct their work activities in order to generate concepts for effective execution of marketing programs and objectives (e.g., drive trail, increase loyalty).
* Review items for approval (e.g., merchandise, packaging, marketing programs, point-of-sale, advertising, etc.) by using brand/legal/creative/quality assurance guidelines in order to enhance the brand image.
* Write short and/or long-term business/brand plans identifying business objectives, strategies, key initiatives and performance measurements by using insights collected from situation assessment, market place information, etc. in order to support division/region portfolio and brand growth targets.
* Support brand positioning and related objectives (e.g., building brand awareness, improving brand) by composing and incorporating advertising goals into the brand plan in order to ensure concept alignment with brand positioning.
* Ensure all media objectives will be met within the allocated budget by reviewing and approving media plan prior to brand plan completion in order to accomplish media goals within budget constraints.
* Write and present consumer promotion plan (e.g., objectives, strategies, tactics) to Management using consumer promotion analyses, industry trends and business experience in order to support marketing objectives.

Requirements:

* University degree, related work experience – at least 3 years
* Strong MS Office proficiency is a must
* SAP Trade Promotion Management is an advantage
* Fluency in Russian, Romanian and English
* Driving license is a must

Offer:

Attractive salary level, professional growth opportunities

The resumes should be submitted to HR-Consulting (www.search4staff.com). e-mail: ST60@SEARCH4STAFF.COM, fax: 20 91 34

Indicate the following vacancy code: S-BM7

Contact phone for additional information: 20 29 86

Only selected candidates will be invited to the interview.