Sales Strategy Innovation Leader

Lead innovation strategy and annual commercial planning at Mars, connecting Sales and Marketing through customer-specific activation plans. Turn consumer and shopper insights into growth.This Sales Strategy leader supports innovation from concept through launch within a consumer-packaged goods environment. Responsibilities include demand forecasting, promotional planning, investment allocation, customer selling stories, and performance optimization. The role influences senior stakeholders without direct authority.Key Responsibilities:
Lead cross-functional annual planning processesSupport innovation planning, forecasting, promotions, and investment allocationMonitor innovation performance and recommend optimization strategiesIdentify risks, opportunities, and strategic recommendationsInfluence stakeholders toward aligned business prioritiesRequirements:
Degree-level education or equivalentPreferred experience in Customer Marketing, Sales Strategy, Brand Marketing, or Commercial PlanningProven innovation launch and annual planning experienceExperience managing cross-functional project teamsAbility to influence without direct authorityUse commercial planning, innovation leadership, and strategic influence to connect Mars teams with customer-focused growth priorities.
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