Planner – Channel Planning

The Job

• Responsible for structural channel developments/transformations to enable achievement of business objectives & support strategic aims.
• Support in digital strategy formulation – input on digitization requirements for planning, operational & reporting purpose
• Responsible for responding to market changes – channel and sales planning aligning to achieving company strategic objectives as formulated under company business plans.
• Coordination with other SSUs to support sales plans – network planning, Marketing etc.
• Planning & implementing channel GTM campaigns for new products
• Analyzing of market/district potential for all products, analyzing and maintenance of historical data/performance, gathering of market intelligence required for target setting.
• Coordinate effectively with performance management, and Analytics & Reporting teams to deliver the above
• Develop regional/district target setting mechanisms by incorporating bottom-up and top down approach.
• Responsible for target setting for all products & all channels in the sales hierarchy and for sales promotions by aligning it with the promo business objective
• Continuous engagement with regional sales team for tracking performance issue resolution and providing guidance on sales performance.

The Person

• Possess a BSc. Degree in Economics/ Finance/Statistics/Marketing or equivalent
• Qualified in CIMA
• Sound knowledge in analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Creative thinking and campaign execution skills
• Minimum 3-4 years of experience in the relevant field
• Willing to work long hours and carry out frequent field visits