1. Category Business Management
- Manage the overall business performance of Non-Main Dish (NMD) categories, including Sides, Desserts, Platters, and Drinks, to achieve sales, growth, and profitability targets.
- Monitor sales performance, product mix, consumer trends, and competitive activities to identify business opportunities and improvement actions.
2. Portfolio Strategy & New Product Development (NPD)
- Develop and execute annual NMD portfolio strategies based on consumer insights, market trends, and business needs.
- Partner with RD, SCM, OP, and other cross-functional teams to drive NPD from concept development and feasibility assessment through product launch and post-launch review.
- Optimize product portfolio and SKU productivity through innovation, renovation, and rationalization.
3. Promotion Strategy & Execution
- Develop and execute promotional strategies to drive sales growth, purchase frequency, and incremental business opportunities.
- Evaluate promotional proposals based on sales projections, financial impact, and ROI to ensure business effectiveness.
- Monitor campaign performance and conduct post-promotion reviews to identify key learnings and optimization opportunities.
4. Integrated Marketing & Communication
- Plan and execute integrated marketing campaigns, including digital, social media, PR, and in-store promotions, to support NMD product launches and business growth.
- Manage creative and media agencies to deliver effective communication strategies, compelling product propositions, and timely execution.
5. Consumer & Market Insights
- Analyze consumer behavior, market trends, and competitor activities to identify unmet needs and growth opportunities.
- Translate consumer and business insights into actionable product and promotional strategies.
6. Budget & Performance Management
- Manage NMD A&P spending within the approved budget.
- Track campaign effectiveness and optimize marketing investment to maximize ROI.