Customer Business Development Executive

Job Title: Customer Business Development Executive

Location: Singapore

About Ice Cream

If you are in the Ice Cream business or consider choosing to work for the Ice Cream business, you will work for the Global, leading Ice Cream player with €7.9bn turnover in 2023. The Ice Cream business is operating in a highly attractive category, as we are part of the 1 trillion snacking and refreshment industry, growing consistently at a high pace. We have strong brand equities: 5 of the top 10 selling brands including Wall’s, Magnum, Ben &Jerry’s. We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of Ice Cream as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen by November 2025.

Ice Cream has distinct characteristics from Unilever’s other operating businesses and the growth potential of Ice Cream will be better delivered under a different ownership structure. As Ice Cream company we are committed to developing and nurturing talent within our Ice Cream company. You will have ample options for career growth and exploration, allowing for you to explore roles and opportunities across the new organization. Your career development will be a priority for us, and we are dedicated to supporting your growth journey within the new company. We hope that you will want to build the new chapter of our Ice Cream history together with us.

BUSINESS CONTEXT & MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Execute with our customers the customer strategy and customer business plan. Responsible for the achievement of Sales (NIV & Turnover), Market Share and Debtor days for the Unilever categories as well as for the implementation and the optimisation of the promotional plan & category strategies within the customer.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Implementing the Customer Business Plan

• Works closely with customers to implement the business plan for his/her respective categories. Works in close collaboration with the Category Team for the category input, and with customer marketing & brand teams for the specific banner/channel plan 

• Assists the NCDM in developing and then implements the optimal integrated promo plan (incl. selling the plan @ the customer) and manage promo investments.

• Manages customer promo investment with the customer ensuring all OPSO input are completed in a timely manner.

• Provide clear objectives and deliverables for the Operational team (CDE’s Operations & field team)

• Deliver the agreed plan, follow-up achievement of counterparts set in the agreement

• Provides timely feedback on the plan to ensure adjustments can be made to implement the optimal plan.

Negotiation

• Closes the deal with the Customer by negotiating the promotional plan including funding levels and counterparts according to the UL strategy on his/her categories.

• Manages overall levels of Customer Investments for their category

• Monitors Customer Performance by tracking sales, customer contribution and market share for major categories.

Play as an active ambassador

• Acts as active ambassador of Unilever at the customer and of the customer at Unilever

• Participates actively in internal Unilever meetings, looking at the best solution for the business even if not in line for his/her customer
  
  

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 1-3 years relevant Account Management/Field Sales experience

• Bachelor's Degree in any related field

• Ability to work in a team environment

• Excellent communication skills

• Proficiency with computer and applications

• 1-3 years of Customer Marketing /Trade Category Management is preferable

The roles of duties are not exhaustive and may change according to business requirements.

TO APPLY

Please apply online by clicking on the “Apply” button. Your application will be reviewed against our requirements. Should you not meet our immediate requirements, your profile will be registered in our talent pool system, and we will match your profile to suitable future vacancies.

In line with Singapore Government regulations, we are committed to giving priority to local Singaporean candidates during our hiring process. Applications from foreign candidates will be considered if suitable local talent is not available.

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.