SEA Regional Category & Innovation Strategist
Job Title:SEA Regional Category & Innovation Strategist
Location:Malaysia
ABOUT UNILEVER
With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world.
Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us.
We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance.
At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.
At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment.
We don't believe in the 'one size fits all' approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.
ABOUT UNILEVER FOOD SOLUTIONS
Unilever Food Solutions (UFS) is the €2.5bn+ foodservice division of Unilever.
It leads the dynamic Food Service market across its categories and has ambitious growth objectives, marketing a range of professional food and beverage products and services to operators across 22 Multi Country Organizations (MCOs) in 67 countries.
Our brands include Knorr Professional, Lady's Choice, Hellmann's, and The Vegetarian Butcher.
JOB PURPOSE
If you are a passionate marketeer with a keen eye for strategy, data, impactful projects, and brand building then this role is just for you!
WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE
Insights and data:
Work closely with the regional CMI counterparts along with the category execution teams in each market to develop, evolve, and evaluate internal and external data points to generate actionable insights.
Use these insights to craft tangible strategies for portfolio management for growth or innovation development for impact.Portfolio Management:
Guide and enable regular portfolio health check protocols to maximize growth and profitability potential.
Develop and drive discipline of using tools and protocols such as the NRM to ensure markets are on track to delivery on their planned objectives and KPIs for growth and profitability.
Optimize market portfolios by removing distractions and margin-decretive tails.Innovation Development:
Lead regional innovation projects from inception to execution while collaborating with multiple cross-functional stakeholders throughout the region.
Execute the innovation strategy created to develop a long-term innovation pipeline for the region.
Track market-wise and overall regional innovation funnel sufficiency to meet business objectives.Additional learning opportunities:
Engage in general marketing projects and conversations around the latest skills and trends such as data, digital, and AI.
Receive proper guidance and coaching on a personal and professional level.WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
Experiences & Qualifications
Minimum Bachelor's degree (preferably in marketing & brand management).
2 to 3 years experience in marketing and brand management / portfolio & innovation development and management / consumer research and insights.
Preferably in the consumer goods industry.
Available to commence and to start immediately.
Skills
Medium level understanding and appreciation of Marketing fundamentals and processes.
High agility to learn and adapt.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word).
Good cross-functional stakeholder communication skills.
Passion for discovering customer insights.
Strategic thinking.
Leadership
You are energized by delivering fantastic results and are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things.
You are responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work.
Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life!
ARE YOU INTERESTED?
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