Category Development Manager, Vision Care

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Role Purpose:

Support and equip the marketing, sales and commercial team with insight led strategy to build stronger customer partnership, drive growth and increase Alcon’s market share.

Enable customer and category development across the Pharmacy, Optometry, Ecommerce and Grocery channels.

Own, drive and execute various projects and processes related to customer and category development.

Reporting to the Head of Marketing, Vision Care the CDM will Work directly with the team of Brand Managers, Key Account Managers, the wider commercial functions and our customers. The CDM will develop, lead and cultivate initiatives, projects and insights differentiate Alcon from its competitors and elevate our brands in market.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Driving trade and customer strategies, programs and initiatives specific to Vision Care’s Key customers and channels in Pharmacy, Optometry, Ecommerce and Grocery across ANZOwning and driving the customer planning processIn conjunction with other stakeholders, owning and driving the annual price promotional strategy and reviewCultivating category and shopper insights as well as business analytics to build customer partnerships, drive category growth and market share for Alcon’s brandsEnsuring category and shopper insights are being leveraged to drive strategy and be a part of annual brand planning process, in-line with company growth plansDriving development and continued evolution of the medium term customer and category strategyElevating Alcon as the category partner of choice across all channelsDeveloping solution oriented programs and campaigns which differentiate Alcon as a trade partnerLead the management of market research suppliers, contracts, and budgets to ensure effective delivery of insights and value

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Indirectly lead cross functional team members in development and implementation of customer and category strategiesEnsures execution of plans through regular communication and interaction with the sales team, key account team and in market visitsDevelop and evolve Alcon’s customer, category and channel strategiesElevate Alcon’s brand presence through evolution of POS materialFormulate content, insights and ‘story’ for category reviews, Joint Business Planning sessions and ad-hoc customer reviews and assist KAMs with customer deliveryOwning POS and ‘at shelf’ effectivenessDrive ‘go-to-market strategy’ for NPDEvolve Alcon’s current shelf educationDevelop and execute Alcon’s ‘perfect store’ conceptOwn and execute the use of planogram and shopper research platform, ‘Store lab’Communicates key strategies, insights, and initiatives between field and internal teams. Gains alignment across a matrix environment to support goal achievementAnalyses channel and customer trends and develops insights for sales, key accounts and marketingProvide input into ANZ marketing strategies and activities.Seeks out and secures funds from sales, key accounts or marketing to support channel and customer efforts.Maximises Gross to Nett and trade spend investmentOrganises, analyses and draws conclusions from insights from various data sources and translates findings for application at the channel and customer levelAbility to devise and deliver persuasive presentations, based on data driven insights and facts, to gain support for business strategies and /or initiativesAttendance of trade showsLead the management of market research suppliers, contracts, and budgetsEducation/Qualifications :

A minimum of Bachelor’s Degree is required.

Strong customer/category development and or trade marketing experience. Sales and key account management ideally in Pharmacy, Healthcare, OTC, FMCG or Grocery.

Skills/Experience:

Minimum: 3-5 years’ experience in either Pharmacy, Healthcare, OTC, FMCG or Grocery Product management and customer facing experience is requiredAbility to work effectively in a fast paced environmentSolid strategic skills, pragmatic approach and execution focused.Ability to influence decision makers up and down two or more levels, with and without authority, to ensure fully aligned customer/company business planEffective analytical, communication, presentation and negotiation skillsAbility to identify and asses risk and prioritise competing demandsStrong computer skills including MS Office Suite application (Powerpoint, Excel etc.) database information sources and web applications

Why join Alcon?

Join a global leader with a rich history of innovation and excellence in eye care. Be part of a collaborative and supportive team culture that values diversity and inclusion. Enjoy a competitive compensation package and opportunities for career advancement. Make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients worldwide by contributing to cutting-edge advancements in eye health.

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