Job Description

Hello. Wexe2x80x99re Haleon. A new world-leading consumer health company. Shaped by all who join us. Together, wexe2x80x99re improving everyday health for billions of people. By growing and innovating our global portfolio of category-leading brands xe2x80x93 including Sensodyne, Panadol, Advil, Voltaren, Theraflu, Otrivin, and Centrum xe2x80x93 through a unique combination of deep human understanding and trusted science. Whatxe2x80x99s more, wexe2x80x99re achieving it in a company that wexe2x80x99re in control of. In an environment that wexe2x80x99re co-creating. And a culture thatxe2x80x99s uniquely ours. Care to join us. It isnxe2x80x99t a question.With category leading brands such as Sensodyne, Voltaren and Centrum, built on trusted science and human understanding, and combined with our passion, knowledge and expertise, wexe2x80x99re uniquely placed to do this and to grow a strong, successful business.This is an exciting time to join us and help shape the future. Itxe2x80x99s an opportunity to be part of something special.A career in Commercial Excellence where none of us stand still.Our commitment to you is to provide a strong beginning to your career. While you are helping people with better health and wellness, you will be gaining valuable work experience in a top multi-national company and building foundational leadership and business skills. At the end of this 24-month programme you will have a strong career foundation to build a remarkable career.We are currently looking for a driven Customer Marketing Graduate. You will initiate, plan and achieve Haleon Consumer Healthcarexe2x80x99s ambition of becoming one of the most innovative, best performing and trusted Consumer Healthcare Companies in South and Southern Africa.You will support the Commercial Marketing function to commercialise Marketing Campaigns and be the bridge between Marketing and Sales. The role involves working cross functionally with Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, Above Country Comex teams as well as third party service providers to meet business objectives. Whatxe2x80x99s not to like?What will your individual contribution at Haleon be?Point of Sales Campaign ManagementCreate execution plans by customer, across multiple 3rd party suppliers to ensure effective campaign management.Re-negotiate annual contracts and scope of work.Brief Shopper agency (Integer/Hot Spot) and manage end to end creative artwork process.Manage 3rd party POS manufacturing (POINT) to deliver complex, multi element campaigns on time and in full, whilst keeping all internal and external stakeholders updated on progress, risks and opportunities.Managing promotional budget and monthly financial reviews with Finance Marketing.Managing instore execution with Rainmaker, Primedia, Moving Tactics (Clicks digital Screens), X Procure (Dischem Media), Megavision, Barrows (Hot Spots, GE Cladding)Create, managed and co-ordinate NPD bi-monthly steering committee (audience Sales Director, Commercial Excellence Director, Marketing Manager, Channel Managers, Field Sales)Managed POS delivery and Storage (Incl expired stock and POS) with Vikela.Manage NPD listing process. Internal PDFxe2x80x99s, Customer Listing documents, Pack shots, listing samples for both sales and customers.Create and execute tactical campaignsWorking with Point and internal field sales team in order to produce distribution lists for each POSM element.Tradeshow facilitation (Booking stands and creating artwork according to retailer specs and samples for display).Insight and AnalyticsCreate and manage an NPD (New Product Development) tracker for distribution by regional sales manager, by account, by SKU.Create Must stock lists using a core assessment tool, that looks at size, performance, margin, strategic fit and retailer margin.Market share and SOS (Share of Shelf) updates on orange stores (Priority stores) data to be used by the KAM during their account plans.Pull data to assess and recommend priority store list by account for unique campaigns for each brand.Adhoc analysis requests to identify distribution opportunities and size of the prize.InnovationAssist with NPD launch internally to sales and key stakeholders.Assist in preparation of Trade Presenters for NPDxe2x80x99s.Briefing and sharing all necessary documents with M2north on upcoming innovations where distribution tracking is required.Prepare Excellent trade launch plan for new products with Market share targets, above and below the line plans.Preparing post launch reviews 3 months & 6 months to review NPD performance vs set KPIxe2x80x99s presented internal to key stakeholder.Cross functional collaborationManage weekly status meetings with 3rd parties and internal stakeholdersPresent at cycle brief (Pharmacy & Retail) to align the field sales team on the category strategy for a specific period.Support with the development of SOPxe2x80x99s and Protect GSK auditsNPD systems order testing working with KAM and Supply chain to ensure systems are ready for orders on Ship to trade date.PricingPart of project team involved in annual price increase cycle.Working on price ladders, historical performance, historical price increases.AdministrationManage all Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Orders, Receipting, AccrualsManaging the Silo brand portal ensuring hi-res images are updated with most recent pack shots.To recognise your dedication, energy and effort, benefits include:A competitive base salary.An annual bonus linked to performance.Employee recognition through our global scheme which rewards exceptional achievements.On-the-job experience and formal and informal training and development, delivered through a mixture of coaching, mentoring and formal training programmes.Health and wellbeing programmes to take care of your physical and mental health.Wexe2x80x99re the people changing the future of everyday health. So you will be someone who has:The ability to be proactive and to take initiative.Negotiation skills.A strong sense of ownership and a willingness to go over and beyond.Excellent interpersonal skills.Commercial acumen and business partnering.A passion for Marketing & Sales.Team spirit and collaborative working.Decision making and problem solving.Strong facilitation skills.To enable you to perform in this future talent opportunity:Education required:Completed degree in either Sales / Marketing / Business (Essential).Good academic transcripts are essential, we will not consider anyone below 60%. Please note that you must provide your academic transcripts together with your CV when applying.Language required:Written and spoken fluency in English.Other requirements:Program commences 1st of February 2025, must be able to join.Problem solving.Resilient and able to work under pressure.Analytical and be delivery focused.Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.Knowledge of with BI tools and data visualization technologies (e.g., Qlikview, Excel, PBI).Strong understanding of data visualization, and data management concepts.Strong Microsoft Excel skills.Please save a copy of the job description, as this may be helpful to refer to once the advert closes.Diversity, Equity and InclusionAt Haleon we embrace our diverse workforce by creating an inclusive environment that celebrates our unique perspectives, generates curiosity to create unmatched understanding of each other, and promotes fair and equitable outcomes for everyone.Wexe2x80x99re striving to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all forms by treating each other with respect, listening to different viewpoints, supporting our communities, and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives.We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.Care to join us. Find out what life at Haleon is really like www.haleon.com/careers/At Haleon we embrace our diverse workforce by creating an inclusive environment that celebrates our unique perspectives, generates curiosity to create unmatched understanding of each other, and promotes fair and equitable outcomes for everyone. We're striving to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all forms by treating each other with respect, listening to different viewpoints, supporting our communities, and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives. We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.As you apply, we will ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. We want to have an opportunity to consider a diverse pool of qualified candidates and this information will assist us in meeting that objective and in understanding how well we are doing against our inclusion and diversity ambitions. We would really appreciate it if you could take a few moments to complete it. Rest assured, Hiring Managers do not have access to this information and we will treat your information confidentially.Haleon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class.Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, Haleon may be required to capture and report expenses Haleon incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure Haleonxe2x80x99s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements.

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