Job Description
ABOUT ICE CREAM: Life Tastes Better with Ice Cream
Unilever Ice Cream is the largest global Ice Cream Company in the world, with over 100 years of experience delivering a diverse range of indulgent, yet responsible, craft food experiences and treats delighting consumers. Committed to innovation, quality, and sustainability we have 35 brands, including 3 one billion Euro brands (Magnum, Wall’s, Ben & Jerry’s), a strong presence in over 60 countries, generating annual revenue of over $8 billion. All brands are driven to transform moments into memories through indulgent yet responsibly made and marketed products. We have a well-developed strategy to deliver growth and value creation which is clear on where to play and how to win.
We turn the ordinary into the extraordinary by designing unique and innovative Ice Cream experiences that make life taste better, creating joyful experiences. In our Ice Cream business, we’re crafting the future through innovation and imaginative minds, creating unique products. We spark moments of happiness for people and within the communities where we operate. However, it is not as simple as it may seem. As Ice Cream makers we are serious about happiness. With warm hearts, we create the coolest products.
Job Purpose
The
CSP and Brand Manager Ice Cream NOMAK (North Macedonia, Albania, Kosovo)
and SEMNE (Serbia & Montenegro) will oversee the marketing and CSP management of the ice cream category in both NOMAK and SEMNE markets. This role plays a key part in ensuring the category has the best fitting and consistent marketing and customer marketing strategy for the long, mid, and short term. Additionally, is a hybrid role between CSP & Brand Manager and reports to the CSP & Marketing Leader EMEE.
Key Responsibilities
- Formulate 3–5-year Brand roadmaps.
- Lead IBP process and brand marketing plan creation.
- Define innovation plan and launch plan to each market.
- Execute, evaluate & implement corrective actions; including rolling-out innovation, running brand campaigns and reviewing performance in all markets.
- Own Pricing Strategy
- Run 5S projects to harmonize portfolio across regions and define sourcing options.
- Responsible for planograms and visibility materials
- P&L ownership for NOMAK & SEMNE markets and active management of S&OP process and cycles.
- Running ICNow for TTL EMEE region.
- Run specific project for Bulgaria
What You Need To Succeed
- University Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Master’s degree in Marketing or Business Administration, will be considered as a plus.
- 3+ years of experience in Brand Management, CSP, Trade Marketing, Sales or related roles.
- Fluency in Greek & English.
Key Skills
- Stakeholder management and communication.
- Business ownership and result-driven mindset.
- Strategic planning and operational balance.
- Strong analytical and financial acumen.
- Action-oriented with insight-to-action focus.
- Team player with excellent collaboration skills.
- Problem Solving
Key Interfaces
- EMEE Team
- Customer Business Development
- Integrated Planning & Customer Operations
- External – customers, agencies and associations
Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.
