GM-Modern Trade & SPO

January 9, 2023

Job Overview

  • Date Posted
    January 9, 2023
  • Location
  • Expiration date
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Job Description

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Role

MT & SPO Lead

Job Level/ Designation

M3

Function / Department

Sales and Distribution

Location

TN – Chennai

Job Purpose

The Circle Modern Trade Head is responsible for creating the organised retail channels (MTO & SPO) strategy and drive its execution for achievement of postpaid and prepaid gross and revenue, SPO tie-ups and counter share, presence across top SPO outlets, promoter productivity and day to day operational governance for a two brand operation.

Key Result Areas/Accountabilities

  • Formulate and implement the circle MTO & SPO strategy, in consultation with the Sales Head
  • This position is accountable for meeting all product targets including prepaid, postpaid & data product sales & revenue targets through organized retail.
  • Focus on trade engagement, new strategic alliances and partnership strategies to drive loyalty and productivity
  • Attain market leadership through growth in terms of gross and net numbers, revenues and counter share, while complying with agreed budget, quality of additions and corporate policy guidelines
  • Responsible for all MTO & SPO operations including promoter deployment & governance, cost control, service levels, stock availability etc in the Circle
  • Initiate MTO & SPO expansion by setting up strategic alliances and identifying partnership models for both brands.
  • Interact with MTO & SPO partners to identify emerging products/competition trends and provide insights to the  marketing team
  • Achievement of key targets for the MTO & SPO channel (Revenue, gross & net adds etc.)
  • Driving optimum promoter productivity through promoter placement and effective promoter management. Work closely with SEM to build promoter capability and drive promoter & trade incentive programs
  • Ensure relevant actions and engagement to reduce promoter attrition 
  • Executing brand salience (both brands) through marcom activities for select outlets
  • Resolving MTO & SPO partners’ specific issues within specific timelines
  • Relationship management with key MTO & SPO channel partners
  • Ownership of revenue and sales targets for MTO/SPO channel
  • Manage SAC (controllable components), promoter (HC and Cost) for the channel

Core Competencies, Knowledge, Experience

Core Competencies, knowledge and Experience

  • Influencing skills, effective relationship management skills
  • Independent thought leadership and drive to execute – should be a recognised industry leader in his/ her specific area of competence
  • 6-8 years of experience in managing organised retail distribution and relationship management
  • Strong analytical & conceptual skills in retail business and workforce planning.

Must have technical / professional qualifications

  • University Degree in Business/MBA calibre or equivalent qualification