GT Activation Manager
About the role
We are Reckitt
Sales
Our Sales teams help to deliver Reckitt's purpose by building shared success with our customers, making access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment possible in-stores and online. Within Sales, we're focused on achieving outperformance across all of our channels, operating in highly competitive categories. This focus results in a dynamic, fast paced environment where cross functional teams are encouraged to collaborate to achieve success. We have around 10,000 sales people across the world, within market roles and ranging in areas like Field Sales, Key Accounts, Trade Marketing and Category Development.
About the role
Drive sustainable General Trade (GT) growth by translating brand and trade marketing strategies into impactful in-market execution. Lead shopper activation and execution excellence to strengthen product visibility, accelerate distribution, improve shopper conversion, and deliver measurable sales performance across GT channels.
Scope:
- Manage GT activation across Healthc& Hygiene portfolios.
- Develop and execute GT promotional plans, in-store activation, and visibility programs to drive distribution and sales growth.
Your responsibilities
- Drive tactical campaigns, in-store promotions, and shopper engagement activities.
- Identify activation opportunities across distributors, wholesalers, and retail outlets.
- Ensure execution excellence across key GT outlets through effective merchandising and visibility standards.
- Support NPD launches, distribution expansion, and Must Stock List (MSL) implementation through targeted activation.
- Collaborate with Regional Field Sales teams to identify business gaps and execute tactical improvement plans.
- Manage activation budgets, ensuring cost efficiency and measurable ROI.
- Monitor execution compliance and evaluate activation effectiveness.
- Provide actionable insights and recommendations to continuously optimize GT investment.
The experience we're looking for
- Solid background in sales or marketing with a proven track record of crafting compelling customer marketing actions.
- Sharp commercial instinct and a deep understanding of the Customer Management Process.
- Analyses various data sources with ease, converting them into measurable and actionable plans.
- Effective communicator and influencer, adept at stakeholder engagement and negotiation.
- Proficient in using Syndicated Data (e.g., Nielsen / IRI) and tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, and relevant category management software.