1, Summary:

To play a key role in achieving company sales target & category growth through developing & implementing Trade Marketing activities and activations as well as customers' & shoppers' expectations

• High frequency of interaction: Trade Marketing, Sales & Marketing

• Requirement:

• This position requires strong computer skills, attention to detail, positive attitude, and ability to work in a team environment.

• Strong analytical skills and ability to convert findings delivered thru analysis into action plan and

• Strong time management skills while working under tight timelines.

2, Core job responsibilities:

Merchandising Effectiveness:

• Work with relevant functions to develop Merchandising plan & execution

• Track and monitor the KPIs to measure the effectiveness of the merchandising at POS

• Co-ordinate with other functions/external vendors to support sales team in deployment of merchandising plan

• Conduct periodically trade visit to assess merchandising effectiveness in field

• Manage Merchandising budget efficiently & ensure cost policies are applied having in mind optimization between quality & price

Functional Coordination:

• Work with other functions internally (Sales, Marketing & Finance) as well as externally (Agencies, Key Accounts & Shoppers) as necessary to gain information and insights, as well as achieve results that are aligned with corporate and functional objectives.

• Conduct market visits in coordination with Sales & Marketing

• Other tasks assigned by Line Manager

MINIMUM BACKGROUND/ EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Core Skill Requirement

• Good at project management

• Good at communication skills

• Good at planning & execution

• Proficient skills in MS Office, especially Excel

• Enthusiastic in working professional environment

• Experience in Merchandising execution & payment

• Understanding of Pharmaceutical industry

Core Trait/Behavior Requirement:

• Integrity

• Team spirit

• Sense of Urgency

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED

• Graduated from Pharmaceutical/Marketing/Business Administration University

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com