Trade Planning Manager at Engen

  You are dynamic thinker with a high aptitude for learning

•       You have built credibility within your organization and amongst your peers
•       You are an expert at implementation and execution of strategic objectives
•       You are passionate about retail and selling
•       You have excellent communication and negotiation skills
•       You have a reputation for being insightful and operating with integrity

What you’ll have done before:

Baseline:

•       At least 10 years’ Retail/Sales/Marketing experience within mainstream retail with five of these linked to supermarket retailers
•     NQF level 7 (Degree/Advanced Diploma with specialisation Retail, Business Management or equivalent) would be advantageous
•       Five years’ relevant leadership and team management experience
•       Experience in developing trade/selling/marketing strategies
•       Understand the dynamics and implementation of a relevant pricing strategy
•       Integrate with Marketing and Sales departments to drive a holistic trade planning process
•       Deep knowledge of retail principles with an in-depth understanding and experience in sales management

Exciting Challenges you might face in the role

•       Immerse yourself in various aspects of the organisation
•       Influencing the strategic direction of Engen convenience business
•       Operate effectively in an ever-changing, dynamic and agile business

What you’ll be doing

•       Develop, Implement and Manage an effective Trade Planning Process
•       Develop and execute Engen Convenience Pricing Strategy
•       Integrate with Marketing, Sales and Operations department to deliver an effective promotional plan
•       Optimise current promotional process through effective integration with convenience departments
•       Analyse promotional effectiveness and deliver strategies for improvement
•       Review current convenience marketing integration processes with the aim of driving enhanced capability
•       Monthly trade performance analysis and reporting
•      Development of an annual trade/promotional calendar
•       Implement and ensure effective promotional planning
•       Present trade performance analysis to key stakeholders