Management Technical

Purpose of Position

To take responsibility for developing plans and executing projects and initiatives within the agreed budget that support the broader short and long-term marketing strategy for the assigned portfolio of products. Collaborates with the principals and other departments to ensure the assigned portfolio of product remains relevant to consumers and that all initiatives support the brand.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise with Principals and Principals’ representatives on marketing programmes.
• Review and provide periodic sales forecasts for portfolios under management to Supply Chain Unit as required 
• Analyzes market, consumer, and competitive information to provide support in setting new product pricing and managing price on existing items 
• Take ownership of brands. Ownership involves the following:
  • Track product performance and provide updates as against budget and previous year(s).
  • Monthly Trade Checks Report to be submitted with Monthly Report.
  • Coordinate and execute principal visits (including trade visits)
• Partner with the Sales Team/agencies to garner market intelligence on key products to drive strategy, timeliness of plans and responsiveness to tren
• Represent World Brands Services Limited at marketing events.
• Any other duties assigned, such as coordinating cross functional team assignments, as we develop and adjust our business.

Required Qualification, Experience, Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related discipline
• Minimum of five years’ experience in a similar capacity (retail or grocery distribution/FMCG environment)
• Masters’ Degree (an asset)  
• Supervisory training (an asset)
• Computer literacy is essential.

GraceKennedy's Competencies

GraceKennedy embraces six key competencies that all employees, regardless of level, should master and demonstrate across the organization. These are:
•    Results Oriented
•    Digitally Savvy
•    Collaborative
•    Engaging & Inspiring
•    Diversity-Embracing
•    GK Values-Driven