SRM Pillar Manager, TradeTHE JOB :
This role requires a combination of strategic agility and strong analytical thinking to build appealing guidelines and frameworks, translating them into cluster realities, targets, roadmaps, and action plans. It involves a high level of collaboration with cluster and regional stakeholders and the ability to navigate strategic and deployment challenges, hence stakeholder management is essential.Designs the cluster level Trade investment strategy and leads its deployment. Drives alignment across clusters and functions. Conducts analysis to support cluster recommendations and insights on trade effectiveness and ROI, proactively coordinating Trade investment decisions in line with Segment and cluster Value creation agenda.This role is a 12-month position and could be located in our South European Cluster (Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, Balkans, or Israel).Key Responsibilities :
Leads and develops the cluster Trade investment strategy and framework, ensuring alignment with overall cluster business strategy and Value creation plans across SRM pillars.Adapts the cluster Trade investment strategy into sub-cluster guidelines.Sets and allocates Trade targets between sub-clusters/cells with a focus on improving Trade ROI.Defines action plans to achieve Trade targets across countries.Partners with other divisions and stakeholders to implement and enhance the Trade investment strategy.Conducts analysis across the cluster to derive insights for continuous Trade ROI improvement. Chairs Trade performance reviews with SRM market managers, Sales, and Demand Heads to inform strategy and identify growth opportunities and risks.Governs and monitors annual Trade investment targets, initiates scenario planning, and drives organizational alignment.Collaborates with SRM, Digital teams, and local/regional/global partners to develop Trade capabilities, monitor effectiveness, and deploy tools and systems.Aligns cross-functional ways of working for the Trade pillar.Represents the cluster Trade pillar in relevant forums and acts accordingly.Serves as the point of contact for the cluster Trade pillar within regional communities and deploys regional Trade projects locally, collaborating with regional teams to incorporate local inputs.What are we looking for?4-5 years of experience in Sales, SRM, or FinanceAdvanced or fluent English skills (written and oral)Strategic mindsetFinancial acumenCustomer focusAnalytical skillsKnowledge of Trade Investment managementSales knowledge is preferredWhat can you expect from Mars?Work with diverse and talented Associates, guided by the Five Principles.Join a purpose-driven company committed to building a better tomorrow.Access to top-tier learning and development resources, including Mars University.Competitive salary and benefits, including a bonus.Mars is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Assistance or accommodations are available upon request during the application process.
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