YOU
The scope of this role will be for Belgium and Netherlands and the person can potentially be based in Genval or Amsterdam
As our Business Development Manager, you will pilot and coordinate a major strategic project for Suntory: launching a new brand on the BNL market, in a new and high performing sub-category. You will lead and animate a cross-functional working group (Marketing, Commercial, finance, Supply, Legal, Regulatory) to ensure perfect execution of the overall strategy. You will be responsible for the development and execution of the RTM activation plan.
YOUR ROLE
1. Support and finalize the development of the Business Plan for BNL with the Project Team in collaboration with our partner and SBF EECM BNL.
2. Coordinate the Project Team, acting as the project reference for external and internal stakeholders.
3. Develop and follow up on the retro-planning across all workstreams and ensure clear RACI
4. Manage the entire P&L.
5. Define and lead BTL-activation plans in collaboration with the Retail and OOH teams.
6. Support commercial teams in opening new channels and lead the execution strategy.
7. Coordinate and follow up with Retail and OOH on materials for key promotional periods.
8. Ensure perfect execution between local RTM plans and Marketing (developed by your partner)
9. Responsible for the validation and coherence of assets with SBFE and our partner across all touchpoints
WHAT YOU BRING
10. Successful experiences in project management
11. Solid experience in the development and launch of products, ranges and brands
12. First commercial experience
13. Knowledge of the Retail / Out-of-Home trade environment
ABOUT US
At Suntory People are everything. The continuous success and growth of each individual makes Growing for Good possible. We value diversity like no other and it’s what makes us unique. Our Amsterdam office has roughly 120 employees of which 35+ different nationalities!
YOUR FUTURE WITH US
Joining Suntory isn’t just about taking on a role, it’s about embarking on a career journey. You have the opportunity to work with talented, inspiring and authentic leaders and have the freedom to dream big and go for it (Yatte Minahare). At Suntory you’ll find a supportive work environment that values work life balance and that will help you realise your full potential and grow for good.
OUR COMMITMENT
At Suntory, we greatly appreciate the value that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds can bring. Our colleagues from a wide range of cultures, lifestyles, and experiences contribute significantly to our collective success. We understand that our candidates all have unique career trajectories and experiences, and this can sometimes deter you from applying for a role if you don’t feel that you meet all the criteria. If you believe that you have relevant skills and experience that you feel could benefit us, we would love to know what unique perspectives and experience you can bring to help make us better, together in a company that is committed to Growing for Good and Giving Back to Society.
Our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based on the skills and competencies of the above role. We are committed to and value diversity, equity and inclusion in our recruitment process and do not discriminate based on gender, race or ethnic background, class, economic status, disability status, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, marital status or any other protected characteristic. We want to ensure that our interview process is as inclusive as possible. If you require any reasonable accommodation as part of the process, do not hesitate to let your recruiter know who will be happy to help.