Perfect Store Manager 12-Month Secondment (Maternity)

Overview We are seeking a Perfect Store Manager to join the DX Category Leadership team. The position will be responsible for developing the multi-year vision & strategy, that disproportionately delivers for PepsiCo, but grows the savoury snacks category for the OT customers. The role represents the external voice of the channel & customer, where the incumbent is expected to be able to talk confidently about the latest consumer & shopper trends and keep the business up to date on the ever-changing competitor landscape. Responsibilities Works closely with the DX, Insights, RGM & Marketing teams to develop one, coherent category strategy (3-year horizon) for the OT channel Where relevant, owns the category development conversations with PepsiCo’s priority customers to ensure that the ‘strategy flows through to the omni-channel shelf’ Supports the ‘Store of the Future’ thinking & owns the external ‘Category Growth Story’ (a translation of PepsiCo’s internal brand strategies) Uses data-driven insights to recommend the optimal portfolio & channel assortment (addressing the priority opportunities, challenges & innovation ‘white spaces’) Outlines the levers & drivers for growth (both short & long-term), as well as the role of PepsiCo’s brands to deliver a ‘triple win’ (shopper, customer & supplier) Builds & embeds the sub-channel ‘Pictures of Success’ within the Commercial organisation (e.g. must-stock range, merchandising principles). Sets the annual execution targets Attends the PMR forum as the category SME & provides an objective perspective to feed the Commercialisation & IBP processes Socialises the category strategy (including the associated products & outputs) across a broad set of stakeholders to influence the annual & strategic plans Qualifications A minimum of 5 years’ experience working within FMCG (preferably Category or Sales roles) Practical experience of category-first or ‘triple-win’ thinking is a must Recognised project or change management qualifications are an advantage Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Has strong business acumen (across Commercial, Finance & Operations) Demonstrates ‘end-to-end’ thinking & thought-leadership (i.e. future-fit) Presents complex information & recommendations in a simplified, yet compelling manner Cleary articulates the business impact (i.e. connects the insights, actions & implications) Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders Proven track record of implementing successful strategies Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant applications