## SEA Market Development Manager AssistantPostulerlocations: La Lucia, Durban, South Africatime type: temps pleinposted on: Offre publiée aujourd'huitime left to apply: Date de fin : 7 juin 2026 (Il reste 5 jour(s) pour postuler)job requisition id: R- **Unilever is currently hiring for a SEA Market Development Manager Assistant**Function: Customer Development Reports to: Business Development Manager Scope: Customer Development, South Africa Location: Agnostic Terms & Conditions: Full time **CATEGORY/FUNCTION INTRODUCTION** Customer Development (CD) is what we call our Sales organization at Unilever. Customer Development works closely with our customers to pioneer new products, build categories, and best deploy best-in-class retail and shopper capabilities. **JOB PURPOSE*** Lead in Market Plan execution (Aligned to BU Strategy)* Executes strategically aligned Commercial Plan in Market* Decides Channel/Customer Prioritisation in Market and deploys Budget according.* Leads Core Capabilities and objective customer engagement (Catman /Shopper )* Leads execution of aligned pricing strategy in the country/ cells**RESPONSIBILITIES****Category Growth Strategies*** Localise (Develop and deploy) CGS at channel and customer level,* Work closely with Brand, CSP, DMs and Distributor teams to build Customer sell-in**Innovation*** Define national innovation & launch plan to channels/customers.* D4C/D4R: executes locally AND integrates upstream into BU**Targets and Budgets*** Tracking USG targets and investment to deliver BG strat by channel and customer* Pricing and promotions, Mix* Own Pricing & Promo strategy.**Execution*** Deploy aligned commercial plan in Market via Distributor Managers & to ensure strength of execution.* Define channel / Customer Execution: (SoS). Define national innovation & launch plan to channels/customers.**Experiences & Qualifications** • Minimum 2 years experience in Marketing or Sales in FMCG industry • BComm degree (preferably in Marketing, Business Administration, Financial majors) • Strong excel skills. • Demonstrated cross-functional team. • Strong demonstrated insight & analytical skills • Previous experience using Nielsen, PowerBI or customer platforms like Dunnhumby or PnP info hub) would be very favourable. **Skills** • Innovation mindset • Commerce channels execution • Digital business models • Commercial Strategy • Business Acumen / NRM • Category Growth Management • Data-Drive Mindset • Customer and Retailer Understanding**Unilever Behaviors*** **Care Deeply:** We care deeply about how consumers experience our brands every day, everywhere; about our people’s growth and development, and our impact on the planet. We care about our performance, to a point where it hurts when we don’t win.* **Focus on What Counts:** We ruthlessly prioritise what truly matters, and so do fewer things brilliantly. We set clear goals & direction and recognise others for maximum impact.* **Stay Three Steps Ahead:** We think boldly and creatively to make breakthroughs in performance. We are always curious and confident - anticipating and staying ahead of consumer needs and external trends, to beat the competition.* **Deliver with Excellence:** We deliver excellence in what we do at pace. We take personal ownership and hold each other to account – always finding a way to do what we said we will do.En tant qu'employeur responsable et inclusif, Unilever est attentif à la diversité et à la mixité de ses équipes. Nos recruteurs sont engagés et veillent à l'application de processus de recrutement non-discriminants.Tous nos postes sont ouverts aux personnes en situation de handicap et Unilever accompagne ses collaborateurs dans la mise en place d'éventuels aménagements de poste et de dispositifs d'accessibilité.#J-18808-Ljbffr