Trade Promotion Management Enablement Lead

This role reports to the Pet Nutrition Global SRM Implementation Lead - TPM and is responsible to execute the regional deployment of a global trade promotion planning system.

This role will be part of the Global Pet Nutrition SRM team, which builds and nurtures the global community of local Pet Nutrition SRM champions, driving aggregate improvements in net price realization and trade investment productivity.

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven   TPM Enablement Lead - Europe to spearhead the implementation of a Trade & Promotion Management (TPM) system, such as Salesforce TPM or Visualfabriq, within our organization. The ideal candidate will lead global & local cross-functional teams to ensure a successful deployment, adoption, and optimization of the TPM system, enabling enhanced trade investment planning, execution, and analytics.

This role is a project-based transformation role and has a current expected end date of ‘31st March 2028’. As we move closer to ‘31st March 2028’ we will work with you to explore other opportunities for employment within the Mars family of companies.  If a suitable alternative role is not available at that time, your employment will end.

What are we looking for?

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Finance, or a related field

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in Trade Promotion Management, Sales Operations, IT Project Management, or related fields

• Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with TPM systems (e.g., Salesforce TPM, Visualfabriq, SAP TPM), ERP systems, and business intelligence tools.

• Project Management: Proven track record in leading enterprise-level system implementations, preferably in CPG, Retail, or FMCG industries

• Communication & Leadership: Strong ability to influence stakeholders, manage cross-functional teams, and drive initiatives to completion

• Problem-Solving: Analytical mindset with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Program Management: Lead the end-to-end implementation of the TPM system in partnership with key stakeholders from Markets and Operating Entities (OEs), ensuring timely and successful execution while aligning with business objectives

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with Sales, Finance, IT, and other key stakeholders to gather requirements, define business processes, and drive system adoption

• System Integration: Work with IT teams and vendors to ensure seamless integration of TPM with existing ERP, CRM, and analytics platforms

• Training & Change Management: Provide inputs on training programs, change management activities, and communication strategies to ensure smooth user adoption and minimize disruption to business operations

• Data Management & Analytics: Employ a ‘data-led’ mindset to ensure data accuracy, reporting, and analytics capabilities within the TPM system to support business decision-making

• Issue Escalation: Serve as an escalation point from market teams up to the global SRM team and leadership teams

• Continuous Improvement: Monitor and measure program rollout success factors, gather feedback, and recommend enhancements to maximize efficiency

• As a leader of the Trade Promotion Management deployment, the role collaborates closely with GMs, Sales Heads, CFOs, local SRM and Sales Finance leaders to deliver against the value creation plan in OEs

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.

• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.

• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.

• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

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