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Suntory Global Spirits is a world leader in premium spirits with beloved iconic brands, rooted in more than 200 years of heritage and craftsmanship. Our values are deep-rooted, and we aspire to live our purpose to ‘Inspire the Brilliance of Life’ in everything we do. Our ambition is to become the World’s Most Admired Premium Spirits Company. We want to be Most Admired not only for our incredible brands, but also for the brilliant experiences we foster, the ways in which we bring people together, the impactful marketing and innovation we deliver, and for the positive impact we have on the world around us. When you’re on our team, you can build a career of personal and professional growth across functions, business units and geographies. At Suntory Global Spirits, our employees work together to Unleash Their Spirit and realize their full potential each and every day.

Modern Trade Sr Manager

What makes this a great opportunity?

The Modern Trade Sr. Manager Channel will strategically lead the development and execution of the channel strategy, focusing on retail, supermarket chains, convenience stores, and e-commerce.

Role Responsibilities

Driving sales growth, enhancing market share, and building strong relationships with channel partners. The manager will utilize market insights and consumer trends to optimize promotions and ensure product availability, while leading a high-performing team to meet organizational goals. Collaboration across departments and innovative approaches to the modern trade landscape are essential for contributing to the company's success in a competitive market.

• Channel Strategy Development
• Relationship Management
• Sales Performance Monitoring
• Team Leadership and Development
• Promotional Planning and Execution
• Inventory and Supply Chain Management
• Market Analysis and Competitor Intelligence
• Budget Management
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• E-commerce Strategy Development

Qualifications

• Bachelor as a most.
• Fluent in English (Written & Spoken)
• Minimum 8+years retail channel of FMCG / Spirits / Drinks industry experiences, Spirits experience in industry preferred.3 to 5 years of experience in managerial positions.
• Ability to lead and coach teams across country.
• High level of strategic, conceptual and data analytics skills
• Strong negotiation and communicator with the ability to influence in all levels internally, externally, and cross functional.
• Action-biased and output-oriented approach towards ambitious targets
• Demonstrates high levels of adaptability, flexibility regarding new challenges and the use of new networks and entrepreneurial skills.
• Understanding of business processes..
• Expert in Customer Management.
• Understanding of RGM principles

At Suntory Global Spirits, people are our number one priority, and we believe our people grow together in diverse and inclusive environments where their unique insights, experiences and backgrounds are valued and respected. Suntory Global Spirits is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, military veteran status and all other characteristics, attributes or choices protected by law. All recruitment and hiring decisions are based on an applicant’s skills and experience.