The Sales Strategy & Planning Manager is responsible for driving the Commercial Strategy, policy and business development, monitoring and enforcement of the Strategy and action plan execution within the department. This role defines and activates business development opportunities, manages and improves organisation profitability, creates and sustains the company brands’ competitive edge, drives operation efficiency, manages the route to market strategy and effectively manage pricing and promotions by brand and format.

ACADEMIC AND TRADE QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant tertiary qualification
• Post graduate qualification is an advantage

WORK EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Minimum of 10 years in the Key Account and trade marketing environment within the FMCG industry
• Computer skills (MS Office, Powerpoint and Advanced Excel)
• 4 - 5 years of managing individuals or team
• Knowledge of statistical forecasting and how to apply in inventory management
• Advanced interpersonal skills, resulting in the ability to guide and inspire

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We offer:

A job which could easily turn in to a career in Danone. We believe everyone is born with superpowers, something which comes natural to you. We know this uniqueness is something which brings both excellence as well as energy, so we believe in all Danoner’s potential and when we build careers based on these superpowers and when we develop everyone’s potential to the fullest magic happens. This is how we like to see Talent Management in Danone.

This is a highly visible position within Danone; you will interact with Internal - Marketing, Sales Supply chain, SSD and External - Suppliers, CO-packers. Challenge, innovate, convince and find alignment when needed. This role has no direct reports.