Position Title:  Senior Manager, Commercial Strategy & Planning

Senior Manager, Commercial Strategy & Planning
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Permanent, Full-time

Shape the Future of Our Commercial Strategy
At Philip Morris New Zealand, we’re transforming our business to deliver a smoke-free future. As Senior Manager, Commercial Strategy & Planning, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving this transformation by leading strategic initiatives that enhance customer experience, optimize trade activation, and align with our multi-category vision.

What You’ll Do

• Lead Strategy Development: Design and deploy innovative commercial strategies that maximize market penetration and sales effectiveness.
• Channel Optimization: Develop and implement a comprehensive channel strategy to ensure efficiency and growth.
• Project Leadership: Oversee the commercial project calendar, ensuring timely and successful delivery of strategic initiatives.
• Commercial Planning: Drive sales distribution planning and budgeting, ensuring resource allocation delivers maximum ROI.
• Execution Excellence: Provide strategic leadership for trade marketing initiatives, ensuring projects meet objectives, timelines, and budgets.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Business, Marketing, or Finance.
• 7+ years’ experience in Sales or Marketing within FMCG or technology sectors, including 3+ years in leadership roles.
• Strong analytical skills with proven ability to turn insights into action.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Experience navigating complex, matrixed environments and driving change.

Why Join Us?
This is your opportunity to make a real impact in a global organization committed to innovation and transformation. You’ll work in a dynamic, collaborative environment where your ideas shape the future.

Ready to lead the change? Apply now and be part of our journey toward a smoke-free future.