Campari Group today is a major player in the global branded spirits industry, with a portfolio of over 50 premium and super premium brands, marketed and distributed in over 190 markets around the world, with leading positions in Europe and the Americas.
Headquartered in Milan, Italy, Campari Group owns 22 plants worldwide and has its own distribution network in 22 countries, and employs approximately 4,000 people.
Shares of the parent company Davide Campari - Milano N.V. are listed on the Italian Stock Exchange since 2001. Campari Group is today the sixth-largest player worldwide in the premium spirits industry.
Job Overview
The Marketing and Category Manager works in the Channel & Customer Marketing Department, reports to the General Manager and closely collaborate with the CCM Asia Partnership team
The mission of the role is to build the brand through the development and implementation of strategies and actions across the On Trade and Off Trade Channel, in relation to the brands of the reference categories, with particular focus on the development of the main levers that make up the Trade Marketing Mix in the point of sale:
- Visibility/Brand Building
- Consumer engagement
- Outlet/Bartender engagement (On Premise)
- Development of sell-out support actions
Key Responsibilities & Activities
- He/she is the owner of Brand Building at the point of sale. To this end, he develops the trade marketing plan in harmony with the strategic objectives of the reference categories (Brand Plan), deciding on the channels the various levers of the trade marketing mix, differentiating them by channel, customer and point of sale, with the ultimate goal of enhancing Brand Building, visibility, consumer/shopper and bartender engagement at the point of sale
- Develops yearly channel plan in collaboration with the commercial team, with a particular focus on brand building actions granting the perfect store model and its levers according to the channel specificities for On & Off Trade Premises.
- He/she actively interfaces with Brand Managers, to deploy marketing objectives into channel plans;
- Stipulates outlet trade agreements (activation in terms of assortment, pouring, visibility, drink list activation, trade and engagement activities) with the different types of Ho.Re.Ca. customers according to Company guidelines with assistance of Sales Force interface.
- Responsible for the A&P budget assigned for the different channels On & Off, for its allocation, management and monitoring, for the definition and development of the individual actions of the annual Channel & Customer Marketing plan.
- Analyses and consults data on the On Trade and Off Trade market (Data Warehouse, IRI, etc.) and uses tools and software (Sales force, SAP, etc.) through which to carry out consumer trend analysis, store visibility, store sales and performance monitoring of sales and distribution data of the target brands
- Identifies and shares with Sales insights & opportunities for business development by customer and type of outlet
- The preparation and periodic presentation of analyses on the performance of managed brands and the results of the activation of all levers of the trade marketing mix (Brand Review)
- Identification, development and management of operational flows in the realization of the various materials (pos visibility, gadgets, bar items, gift pack, floor stands, etc.), linked to the various activities planned within the trade marketing plan (Brand focused Events, Educational, Kits, etc.)
- Jointly with Sales, is responsible to identify key outlets and venues where to build close partnerships and brand building activities, leads and support Sales in the negotiation of key projects, providing support in terms of trade agreements, brand building activities, visibility etc
- Capturing post evaluations for each activation, measuring ROI for overall A&P investments
Key Relationships
Internal: General Manager, Marketing & CCM Director, CCM Asia Managers On & off, Brand Manager, Media & PR Manager, Sales Rep/ Account On Trade, Customer Service, Finance, Brand ambassador
External: BTL Agencies; Direct and Indirect Customers (wholesalers, On Trade and Off Trade outlets and Chains)
Pre requisites
- Minimum 7-8 years trade marketing experience. A previous experiences in commercials or Sales considered as a plus
- Relevant experience in FMCG; experience in the Spirits/Beverage industry
- University Degree in Marketing or Business
Key competences & traits
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Passion for the spirits industry
- Ability to interact and liaise effectively with different stakeholders
- Influencing and relationship building skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Self-motivated individual, KPIs and target driven
- Pragmatic/hands on approach/proactive
- Strong team-worker
- Fluent in English and Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Customer relationship management
- Consumer understanding and Market research literate
- Ability to work autonomously and managing priorities
- Strong presentation and project management skills
- International mindset and familiar with cross-cultural issues
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
At Campari Group we believe in building more value together, thus we see diversity in all forms as a source of enrichment. Our employment policies and practices ensure that we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment without regard to any individual’s race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or characteristics or expression, political affiliation or activity, age, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Note to applicants:
Your application will be assessed based on your abilities, expertise, general knowledge and experience, not because of any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information you may possess. You must not disclose to Campari Group any such information. In the event that you are asked a question that cannot be answered without disclosure of any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information (including from a current or prior employer or their vendors or customers), you must decline to answer the question.
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