Title:  Commercial Planning Manager

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JOB TITLE: Commercial Planning Manager (m/f/d)

LOCATION: Amstelveen

CONTRACT TYPE: PERMANENT

PROFESSIONAL AREA: Sales

PROFESSIONAL LEVEL: Experienced

Commercial Planning Manager

Are you ready to join one of the most challenging FMCG sectors within an international company that offers a lot of opportunities for growth and development?
Are you passionate about managing a sales force?
Then we have the perfect role for you. For our Fields Sales team, we are looking for an ambitious full-time Commercial Planning Manager in the Netherlands.

ABOUT THE ROLE: 

The Commercial Planning Manager is accountable for solid strategic commercial planning of Sales force coverage and capacity to support the overall business objectives and translation of the brand and sales objectives and strategies into feasible innovative trade- and brand-related programs optimizing impact at POS.
In this position, you will contribute actively to creating the annual strategic plan (ASP) as a member of the Stratcom committee.
You will liaise very closely with all relevant Marketing & Sales functions.
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What will you do - Responsibilities:

In this position, you will:

• develop, evaluate and optimize JTI's Trade Marketing strategy in alignment with Company & Brand objectives
• ensure alignment and buy-in of the assigned programs (Catman, Activation, Trade engagement and TSP Merchandising) and activities with other M&S functions
• evaluate program effectiveness vs. KPI’s, monitor results and recommend corrective actions
• develop the Commercial Planning strategy in alignment with company- and brand objectives and aligned with Sales channel priorities
• monitor and report the progress of field program execution via PowerBi and TME platforms.
• develop and supervise the Customer Partnership Engagement and Activation strategy across channels for implementation on both organized and independent level
• monitor and control Trade Marketing & Merchandising budget, and recommend corrective action when necessary
• develop and optimize category management, the JTI category vision and the Catman strategy in close cooperation with Channel Management
• supervise in-depth market data analysis covering trade, competition and JTI developments which translate into added value recommendations/programs to improve the overall business and trade relationships within assigned channels & accounts
   

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• WO/HBO (commercial/ trade marketing discipline)
• Minimal 5 years Sales / Trade Marketing track record within A brand consumer goods company
• Proven skills in management & leadership of teams & building teamwork
• Fluency in Dutch and English.
• PC literacy: Windows, extended knowledge of MS Office applications 

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? 

At JTI we believe in the importance of a good work-life balance while we offer lots of opportunities for development and career progression – across functions and internationally. Maybe that’s one of the reasons why our employees stay in average impressive nine years with us, and we have been certified as Top Employer over thirteen years now. Want to know more about how our employees rate us? Please visit https://www.glassdoor.nl/japantobaccointernational 

Next to a rewarding compensation package we offer a range of other perks and benefits:
•    The opportunity to work 50% of your time outside of the office and 10 days abroad per year 

•    Working from home equipment (e.g., chair, screen, mouse, and keypad)
•    25 vacation days + 9 so-called ADV days on full-time base
• 13th-month salary

•    Company car
•    Contribution-free pension
•    bonus scheme (12,5 %)
•    Great development and training opportunities based on your ambitions and capabilities 
•    Different engagement activities such as dinners, drinks, social gatherings, parties etc.
•    Commuting allowance and working from home allowance
•    Business laptop and iPhone
•    Unique Family leave policy (at least 20 weeks fully paid parental leave regardless of gender, sexual orientation, or the way of becoming parents)

WHAT ARE THE NEXT STEPS – RECRUITMENT PROCESS

We will review all applications and make sure that every candidate receives a reply within two weeks after the application deadline. If we find your profile matches what we are looking for, one of our Talent Advisors (Sébastien Ducourtioux)  from Warsaw will contact you as a first step.

ABOUT JTI

JTI – Japan Tobacco International – is a leading international tobacco company with headquarters in Geneva. As part of the JT-Group, JTI sells its brands in more than 120 countries with around 44,000 employees in over 70 countries worldwide.

JTI is committed to building a more sustainable future. If we are to achieve our targets, sustainability must be part of the mindset of all our employees and be part of our day-to-day decisions.

Find out more at www.jti.com

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

JTI is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We celebrate the differences that make us unique, and strongly believe in a world where you have the freedom to express yourself. Where you can be proud and confident no matter who you are. A world in which we are all equal!

That’s why all applicants will receive fair consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, maternity or pregnancy. Want to know more about Diversity and Inclusion at JTI? Please visit https://www.jti.com/about-us/our-business/freedom-be-yourself

Is this not your next career step, but do you know someone who is a perfect fit? Please let us know!

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Next Steps:

After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with TA > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

At JTI, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with special needs. If you require any accommodations, please let the Talent Advisor know during the selection process.