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FULL_TIME
2-5

Business Development Assistant Manager - General Trade

2/22/2026

The main responsibilities involve tracking and analyzing sales performance, market share, and consumer trends using data tools, alongside designing efficient Route-to-Market strategies. This role also requires establishing pricing strategies and managing customer programs, including in-store execution and marketing campaigns.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

10,001+ employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Every day, 3.4 billion people around the world enjoy our products - from ground-breaking brands like Hellmann's, Domestos, Dove and Rexona (to name just a few). Our brands lead the way - innovating in their fields, delighting their consumers and powering our business forward. And it is our people who make everything happen. Our bright and curious people who imagine and create the future - diverse, passionate and ambitious people. A role with us means endless opportunities with global brands that make markets and people who play to win. We make markets and create cultures through some of the biggest brands and best-known products in the world. Talented teams in 190 countries redefine the way we do business and set new standards for our brands. Always learning, always innovating. Is this your moment?
About the Role


JOB PURPOSE
Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. If you are enthusiast about turning every store a perfect store, influencing customers decisions, showing brand strategies on touchpoints then this role is just for you!

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

Business Development: Using data tools to track & analyze sales performance, market share, consumer trends, and competitor pricing. Providing accurate cross-functional sales forecasts.
Route-to-Market (RTM) Strategy: Designing and implementing the most efficient ways to get our products to the targeted customers.
Pricing Strategy: establish pricing strategy & promotional plans across different channels to align with different category targets.
Managing Customer Programs: Managing Shopper marketing activities through in-store execution, marketing campaigns.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related commercial field (An MBA is often a strong plus for senior roles)
Retail Execution and Merchandising: Expert knowledge of planograms, optimal display placement, and Point-of-Sale (POS) material utilization
3–5 years of relevant experience in FMCG, specifically in Shopper Marketing, Marketing, or Category Management.
Skills
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Influence
Attention to Detail
Communication & Presentation Skills
Problem-Solving
Advanced in Excel Skills


Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.

Key Skills
Sales Performance TrackingMarket Share AnalysisConsumer Trends AnalysisCompetitor Pricing AnalysisSales ForecastingRoute-to-Market StrategyPricing StrategyPromotional PlanningShopper MarketingIn-Store ExecutionMarketing CampaignsPlanogramsPOS Material UtilizationCross-Functional CollaborationAttention To DetailCommunication
Categories
SalesMarketingRetailManagement & LeadershipData & Analytics
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