ASSISTANT MANAGER FOR REGIONAL BUSINESS INNOVATION

ROLE OVERVIEW

• Drive RB Innovation & NPD Identification:
• Leads the identification and assessment of new product opportunities to accelerate the scale-up of RB.
• Support ABT Expansion & Execution:
• Assists in strengthening the Area Business Teams (ABT) by contributing to the fulfillment of 14 area representatives, ensuring optimal market coverage.
• Market Intelligence & Consumer Insights:
• Gathers and analyze local market trends and the competitive landscape. Act with agility to address area opportunities and challenges.
• Area Lead for NEL/Bicol:
• Works closely with Sales and Channel Development Teams, Area Business Team, and Distribution teams to ensure seamless execution of Consumer Group’s Area Business Teams’ objectives and future plans.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in marketing or business development, preferably in the pharmaceutical or FMCG industry.
• Additional Advantage: Background in product innovation, market research, or new product development (NPD).
• Strong Entrepreneurial Mindset: Ability to assess market trends, identify opportunities, and translate insights into actionable plans with agility.
• Agile and Strategic Execution: Able to balance long-term innovation projects with on-the-ground ABT support.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Works effectively with sales, marketing, and distribution teams to drive execution.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Able to present findings, influence stakeholders, and drive alignment.
• Results-driven & Self-starter: Proactive in identifying opportunities and solving challenges with minimal supervision.