International Marketing & Business Planning Manager
We're Hiring: Business Planning Manager – International Marketing (Confidential Role)
Are you a strategic thinker with a global mindset, passionate about business planning, brand strategy, and commercial excellence? We are looking for a Business Planning Manager to join an internationally recognised brand and play a key role in driving alignment, advocacy, and execution across multiple markets.
About the Role:
As a Business Planning Manager, you will lead the end-to-end business cycle for the International Marketing team, overseeing smooth execution of annual business planning, brand strategy, and commercial reviews. You will act as a process leader, optimising operations and enhancing distributor engagement across markets.
Role Responsibilities:
* Lead business planning, overseeing key commercial processes including market cycle reviews and brand planning.
* Drive distributor engagement by developing an annual communications and events calendar to foster strong partnerships.
* Optimise execution by managing POS materials, retail activations, and on-premise strategies.
* Enhance processes and systems to continuously improve frameworks and ensure alignment with best practices.
* Coach and collaborate with cross-market teams, ensuring process adoption and operational excellence.
Requirements:
* 5+ years of experience in FMCG business planning, trade marketing, or consultancy.
* Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing or another related field.
* Strong project management skills, balancing multiple priorities.
* A proactive, solutions-driven mindset with a knack for improving processes and driving outcomes.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities across international teams.
* A passion for consumer behaviour, brand strategy, and executional excellence.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, global environment, enjoys solving complex challenges, and is ready to make an impact in a leading international brand.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Marketing, Project Management, and Product Management
Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Wholesale Alcoholic Beverages, and Beverage Manufacturing
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