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This role exists to ensure perfect in‑store execution and drive competitive growth across the East region. You will lead a large field team, expand store coverage, and turn data into actions so our brands win at shelf every day.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the sales execution strategy in the East region across Modern Trade and Traditional/Proxy channels for all Unilever divisions (FOOD/BPC/HC/IC)
Manage, inspire, and develop a field team of 100+ people, building daily execution excellence
Expand store coverage by recruiting new stores, improving routes, and increasing distribution efficiency
Partner with CDM, CCD, Catman, and Trade Marketing teams to develop in‑store solutions that increase brand penetration
Lead the deployment and adoption of the Perfect Store program and ensure compliance
Use data, technology, and reporting tools to track performance, identify gaps, and drive improvement
Own budget management, securing effective ROI on trade and execution investments
Build simple and efficient communication flows across the Executive Sales & Distribution team
Support Key Account teams for Regional Local Chains (RLCH) on plans, trade terms, and execution, including select top‑to‑top meetings
Improve reporting systems and sales tools to support daily field operations
Requirements:
2+ years leading field sales teams with significant people-management responsibility (4+ direct reports, 10+ total team members minimum)
Proven leadership, coaching, and capability-building experience in FMCG
Strong stakeholder management with internal teams and external trade partners
Experience in Traditional Trade and direct experience working with Regional Local Chains (RLCH) as a must
Advanced Microsoft Excel and strong presentation skills
Highly data-driven, able to work with execution KPIs, ROI, cost optimization, and basic P&L understanding
Nice to have:
Experience in channel development or customer management for Regional Local Chains
Previous work with Perfect Store or similar execution frameworks
Ability to work with analytics/technology tools supporting field execution