ABOUT UNILEVER

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.  

At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive,collaborative,and flexible working environment. Wedon’tbelieve in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

​​CATEGORY/FUNCTION INTRODUCTION​

​​TheCSP Assistant Managerplays a pivotal role in translating brand and category strategies into actionable commercial plans that drive mutual growth for the company and its customers. By leading the development ofcategory,channel and customer-specific strategies, this role ensures the effective deployment of pricing, promotion, and assortment levers across the trade. Working cross-functionally with marketing, sales,finance andsupply chain teams, the planner delivers data-driven insights, optimizes trade investments, and enables brilliant in-market execution. The role is central to aligning strategic intent with operational excellence, ensuring both brand equity and commercial performance are maximized.

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JOB PURPOSE

Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. If you are​someone who thrives in fast paced environment andlovesseeing their strategies come alive on shelvesandin your shoppers’basket,​then this role is just for you!

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

Deliver category & brand strategy for growth

• Translate category and brand strategies into actionable trade plans to drive mutual growth for company and customer.

  
  
  

• Lead the Category Building Plan, trade reviews and promotion evaluationsfor all 5 markets andkey customers.

  
  
  

• Collaborate withmarketing and CBDto co-develop tailored promotions that align with marketing plans and enhance retailer commitment.

  
  
  

• Partnerwith marketingto assess category opportunities,analyzecompetitor / channelbehaviorand support annual planning and forecasting.

  
  
  

• Prepare and present category reviewsin CCMs and S&OP.

  
  
  

• Provide detailed analysis of actual sales vs. forecast and propose rolling plans by channel or channel to optimize results.

  
  
  

• Integrate shopper insights into visibility strategies and generate actionable deliverables with brand team.

  
  
  

• Support new product launches with clear plans for distribution and promotion.

  
  
  

• Leadvolume demand planning with supply chain

  
  
  

• Jointly responsible with supply chain for forecast accuracy and managing slow-moving / obsolete stock KPIs

  
  
  

CommercialManagement

• Track and manage channel investments and P&L, ensuring non-contractual spend remains within plan.

  
  
  

• Measure and review category performance by channel; support customer / category-specific management projects to meet strategic objectives.

  
  
  

Net Revenue Management

• Drive Net Revenue Strategy and capability building for revenue realization and maximization.

  
  
  

• Develop pack-price strategy recommendations, including elasticity analysis, competitive positioning and profitability assessment.

  
  
  

• Track Category Pack Price by channel and evaluate pack size profitability and positioning for input into brand and category strategy

  
  
  

• Analyzehistorical promotions to guide trade promotion budget allocation by channel and category.

  
  
  

Additional Responsibilities

-Analyzemarket trends, consumerbehavior, and competitor activity to inform category decisions.
- Manage product assortment, pricing, and promotional strategies to maximize sales and margin.
- Work closely with marketing, sales, and supply chain teams to execute promotional campaigns and ensure product availability.
- Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership.

WHATYOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences & Qualifications

-Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field
- 3–5 years of experience in CSP, Sales, Demand Planning or Finance.
- Strong analytical skills andproficiencyin data analysis tools.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Commercial mindset with a deep understanding of marketing and sales principles.
-Proficiencyin MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Familiarity with GCC market dynamics and regulatory requirements.

Leadership

• You are energized by delivering fantastic results.You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.

  
  
  

• As anindividual,you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and deliveringhigh standardsof work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.

  
  
  

• Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors

  
  
  

• PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE:Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results.Has an owner’s mindset, using data and insight to make decisions.

  
  
  

• PERSONAL MASTERY:Setshigh standardsfor themselves.Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.

  
  
  

• CONSUMER LOVE: Whatever their role, always looks for better ways to serve consumers.Investtime inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.

  
  
  

• PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.

  
  
  

• AGILITY: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.

  
  
  

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicantsfrom allwalks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.  

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.