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Unilever Manager, Project - Trade Promotion in United States

About Liquid I.V.

At Liquid I.V., our purpose is to elevate the vitality of people and the planet. An ambitious goal? Yes! But by playing to win, holding the bar higher, championing wellbeing, and always thinking with a pioneering mindset we can go further together to leave a lasting mark.

Our products are stocked in over 80,000 retail doors, including the world’s leading specialty, big box, and online retailers such as Costco, Walmart, Target, Amazon, and many more. In just over 10 years, our growth has been exponential. And as part of Unilever, we’re continuing the expansion of Liquid I.V. into a global brand.

We’re also passionate about cultivating solutions for equitable clean water access, a healthier planet, and thriving communities. We contribute over 1% of our company revenue to our Impact Program through which we provide partnerships and grants to organizations that expand access to clean and abundant water locally and globally. By 2026, our goal is to help ensure access to clean water for 2 million people around the world.

About our Team:

We are a world-class team of innovators and passionate changemakers, looking to develop transformative hydration solutions and make a meaningful impact on the world around us.

At Liquid I.V., we are committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that not only embraces the diversity of our people but also reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work and the customers we serve.

Our team members enjoy a flexible and inclusive working environment, a highly collaborative and innovation-forward culture, generous benefits and perks that empower employees to champion their wellbeing every day, as well as an infinite supply of Liquid I.V. for extraordinary hydration.

About the role:

Liquid I.V. is looking for a motivated Manager to join their Trade Management Team and lead the implementation and steady state operations of the company’s Trade Promotion Management system. This person will partner with Field Sales, Sales Planning, Finance, and other members of the Trade Team to execute Liquid I.V.’s Annual Trade Plan and ensure compliance of trade strategy budgets and guidelines.

Functions and duties of this role include, but not limited to:

  • Partner with TPM solution provider to test and provide user acceptance during system implementation.

  • Become super-user / business administrator in TPM tool to cover user set-ups and trainings, securities, minor system troubleshooting, and dashboard reporting development.

  • Conduct Trade Plan reviews with Sales to identify opportunities and review plan vs. budgets and guidelines.

  • Provide level of control on promotion approvals to confirm promotional activity is aligned with trade strategy.

  • Work with Sales to obtain monthly sign-offs of promotional planners to ensure proper trade spend visibility to cross-functional teams.

  • Establish formal process for requiring promotional trade contracts and track adherence as promotions are confirmed.

  • Meet regularly with Finance team to track trade spend progress.

  • Complete Pre and Post Promotional ROI analysis for spends that are above identified thresholds and share out results and insights.

  • Validate on-order allowances from ERP to confirm TPM and Order Processing are aligned.

  • Provide necessary approvals for promotion overspends when deductions are proven to be valid.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in business, economics, or any other business-related field) required.

  • Minimum 3 years working in Trade Promotion Management solutions.

  • Highly organized and dependable.

  • Comfortable working in diverse, fast-paced environment, adhering to tight deadlines.

  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

  • Has experience working in sales forecasting.

  • Has experience with systems implementation and business best practices.

  • High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, demonstrating objectivity, delivering results, and showing initiative.

  • Demonstrated ability to interact with vendors and colleagues in a thoughtful and attentive manner.

What We Give:

  • 100% company-paid medical, dental and vision insurance for employees (PPO, HMO and Kaiser options).

  • A 401k plan with company match, short and long-term disability coverage.

  • A generous PTO and sick policy that includes 13+ paid annual holidays.

  • Wellness classes (fitness, mental health, nutrition, finance, etc.).

  • An Employee Assistance Program, including membership for guided meditation for all employees.

  • Monthly tech and wellness reimbursement.

  • An infinite supply of Liquid I.V. for endless hydration!

Work Environment:

  • Hybrid office environment with flexibility for industry events.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

The expected salary range for this position is $98,400 - $116,000 annually. The exact salary is determined by various factors including experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal company equity, and budget.

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of the role. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to the company’s mission, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Liquid I.V.

We are committed to building an inclusive culture of belonging that not only embraces the diversity of our people but also reflects the diversity of the communities in which we work and the customers we serve. We know that the happiest and highest performing teams include people with diverse perspectives that encourage new ways of solving problems, so we strive to attract and develop talent from all backgrounds and create workplaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

Liquid I.V. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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