Do you have Commercial experience and would like to work with brands Such as Pepsi Max & 7UP?

Commercial Activation Manager Norway

Accountabilities:

• Be the central person building and activating famous brands like Pepsi Max, 7UP, Mountain Dew, Gatorade and Lipton
• Support Commercial Manager managing Norway beverage businesses and bottler/distributor relations
• Daily contact with Ringnes (bottler) Brand Manager to secure optimal workflow and deliveries/implementation of all BTL (below the line) Brand plans in line with business objectives.
• Work closely with Brand Managers to actively contribute to Brand Marketing and Brand planning.
• Co-ordinate adaptation of Global/Nordic marketing ammunition for Brand portfolio and development of local strategy.
• Important part of securing the biggest Nordic local Marketing platforms, from 360 idea generation to planning and execution.
• Independently drive BTL agenda with bottler and being primary agency contact in Norway
• Collaboratively drive and take ownership on multiple large scale local projects (Events & Sponsorships) to secure flawless execution e.g. festivals and concerts with bottler
• Ensure an Omni-channel BTL activation strategy is delivered in partnership with Ringnes with focus on growing &/or emerging channels (Grocery, Convenience, AFH (Away from Home), eAFH, eComm)
• Actively contribute to business planning general support to NO Commercial Manager developing business plan, strategy generating to plan and execution plans etc.
• Adhoc BTL projects & reports, POS development, label changes, glassware, NPI development, sales reports, In-store execution analysis etc.
• Be lead in creating synergies across Nordics and sharing best practices through Marketing platforms & activations, POS, launch material etc.
• Independently manage budget handling of BU Nordics biggest ATL & BTL budget including PO creation, accruals, invoice & budget flow as well as securing black swan principles
• Market insights management and performance tracking.
• Develop/ maintain performance management processes and tools (Nielsen Answers Desktop etc.).
• Develop/execute local digital brand platforms in cooperation with Nordic Marketing team

• Have minimum 5 years FMCG experience preferably within a top 5 player with branded products
• Marketing & Sales capabilities
• Strong understanding of Norway retail environment
• Analytical skills - ability to analyse complex situations
• Good presentation and communication skills
• Experience in Nielsen/Gfk retail/consumer tracking
• Fluency in English and preferably one of the Nordic languages (DK/NO/SE)
• Excellent time and project management skills

• Team player
• Results-oriented
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Strong relationship builder
• Ability to work independently with complex projects with input from various number of people/function
• Energetic, enthusiastic and confident