**Key Areas of Accountability:** + Set guidelines for, and execute, nationwide merchandiser coverage + Manage budget of third party (OPEX) + Set, track, and review third party KPIs Coordinate with Channel Team on promo and activation details; cascade all details to third party + Coordinate with Channel Team on promo and activation details; cascade all details to third party + Coordinate with Marketing and Channel on a Point-of-purchase plan for the brands, aligned to shopper journey and guided by shopper communication priorities + Develop and execute POP materials in coordination with Purchasing and Suppliers + Manage display rental budgets + Coordinate with Channel and Field Sales on display rental plan for the channels + Monitor and review actual implementation in both supermarkets and drug stores + Prepare merchandising guidelines for regular and secondary displays, and for promotions + Supervise development and execution of specific in-store shelf planograms (prepared by contractor) + Release regular reports on on-shelf availability and distribution for supermarkets and drugstores **Knowledge & Experience:** + _Supervisory or individual contributor experience in field sales, trade marketing, or merchandising, preferably in the fast-moving consumer goods industry_ + _First-hand experience in working with merchandising agencies is preferred_ + _Budgetary management_ + _Project management_ + _Category management_ + _MS Office applications proficiency_ **Competencies required:** + _Results-oriented_ + _Strong analytical skills_ + _Pays strong attention to details_ + _Able to handle several projects simultaneously_ + _Strategic thinking_ + _Strong communication skills_ + _Influencing skills_ + _Team player; works well with and through people to deliver results_ **Minimum Qualification:** + _College education - preferably Marketing or Business Management Graduate_ + _With at least two years previous work experience in Trade Sales, Trade Marketing, or Merchandising (including a stint as Key Account Manager / Supervisor or Distributor Manager/ Supervisor)_ An Equal Opportunity Employer Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com