Channel Trial Manager, Bangalore

Job description

This is a fixed term contract role for 1 Year based out of Bangalore

P&G was founded over 180 years ago as a simple soap and candle company. Today, we're the world’s largest consumer goods company and home to iconic, trusted brands that make life a little bit easier in small but meaningful ways. We've spanned three centuries thanks to three simple ideas: leadership, innovation and citizenship. The insight, innovation and passion of hardworking teams has helped us grow into a global company that is governed responsibly and ethically, that is open and clear, and that supports good causes and protects the environment. This is a place where you can be proud to work and do something that matters.

 

Are   you   ready   to   spark   your   technical   creativity?

Innovation is the driving effort behind everything we do at P&G. Across the world, you will find thousands of scientists, engineers and developers working in manufacturing plants, innovation centers and distribution facilities.

You'll be in the ideal place to work on groundbreaking improvements related to the manufacturing and processing of our leading products with resourceful, connected technologies driving the 4th industrial revolution. Our aim is to ignite your potential and equip you to enhance the capability, safety and efficiency of all our systems while reducing cost and boosting sustainability.

 

Dedication from Us  :

You'll be at the core of breakthrough innovations, be given exciting assignments, lead initiatives, and take ownership and responsibility, in creative work spaces where new insights thrive. All the while, you'll receive outstanding training to help you become a leader in your field. It is not just about what you'll do, but how you'll feel: encouraged, valued, purposeful, challenged, heard, and inspired.

 

What we Offer  :

Continuous mentorship – you will collaborate with hardworking peers and receive both formal training as well as day-to-day mentoring from your manager multifaceted and encouraging work environment– employees are at the centre, we value every individual and support initiatives, promoting agility and work/life balance.

Overview of the job

A Trial Channel Manager will be handling at least 1 site. They are responsible for planning, deploying, driving Brand Activation plans and strategies to deliver the planned trials, thereby growing brand penetration, attain category leadership and grow P&G business through repurchase.

Your Team

This role reports to the Brand Director. You must have good command over communication skills and collaboration skills.

How Success Looks Like

·  Assist the Distributor trial Team in supervising Trial and Work Days delivery as well as other crucial metrics, including participating in routine drumbeat meetings with the Distributor Owner.
·  Enable Trial Organization's continuing training and capability calendar with Distributor Partners
·  Work towards distributor and agency partners, the on-site execution team, back-room operations, and the depot are adhering to the highest standards of controls and stewardship.

Key Responsibilities of the Role

·  Coordinate in-market execution including Brand Toolkit Adherence.
·  Attending regular drumbeat meetings with the distributor team
·  Responsible for enabling ongoing training and capability calendar of Trial Organization along with distributor partners.
·  Ensure the highest standards of controls and stewardship across distributor and agency partners and on-ground execution team
·  Check the backroom operations and depot systems for better performance.

Job Qualifications

Requirements (skills/experiences) for the role:

·  Postgraduate/ Undergraduate in Marketing/Operations/Retail
·  Minimum 2+ years of experience in FMCG/Retail Companies (Preferred)
·  Open and flexible to travel - Proficiency in English & local language - Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
·  Have experience leading change and developing organizations
·  Have strong written and verbal communication skills
·  Desired Skills: What would make you an excellent fit?
·  You must have knowledge of market dynamics of the area - You have knowledge of channel sales across different types of outlets- MM, HFS, WS - Expertise in financial management, P&L of stockists - Led teams of 20 or more, driving capability building, performance management - Knowledge of Joint Business Planning, engaging top stores, running WS meets, canvass meetings - Distributor infrastructure development & management - Knowledge of working with multi-functional teams, good understanding of logistics operations Just so you know:

Just So You Know:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Our mission of Diversity and Inclusion is: “Everyone valued. Everyone included. Everyone performing at their peak”.

Job Schedule
Full time

Job Number
R000091050

Job Segmentation
Experienced Professionals (Job Segmentation)