Associate Customer Business Manager & Analytics

Unilever is hiring an Associate Customer Business Manager & Analytics to drive growth in the Club Channel, with ownership of the Deodorant category and analytical support across Personal Care. The role partners with Costco and cross-functional teams to develop and execute Joint Business Plans, identify growth opportunities through data and insights, and strengthen customer relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver growth for Unilever within the Club Channel, with ownership of the Deodorant category
• Develop and execute Joint Business Plans with Costco, including assortment, pricing, and promotional strategies
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships while serving as the primary liaison for business-related discussions
• Lead strategic growth initiatives from ideation through execution
• Analyze category, customer, and syndicated data to identify business opportunities and actionable insights
• Conduct reporting, trend analysis, and performance reviews to support decision-making
• Coordinate annual planning activities and customer business reviews
• Partner closely with Marketing, Shopper Marketing, Category Management, Supply Chain, Insights, and other cross-functional teams
• Drive trade investment effectiveness and optimize business performance
• Develop marketing, merchandising, and customer-specific innovation programs that support growth objectives

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the CPG and/or Retail industry
• Experience working with syndicated data sources such as Circana, Nielsen, and Numerator
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into business recommendations
• Strong negotiation, presentation, and communication skills
• Ability to manage ambiguity and navigate complex business situations
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience managing large retail accounts such as Costco, Walmart, Target, or other high-volume customers
• Experience in Customer Development, Customer Strategy & Planning (CSP), Category Management, or Sales roles
• Experience managing category performance, customer-specific innovation, exclusive product programs, and P&L responsibilities
• Advanced Excel analytical skills
• Strong PowerPoint and presentation development skills
• Experience managing to both internal and external stakeholders
• You are customer-focused and comfortable leading conversations with complex retail customers
• You can influence decisions, build strategic partnerships, and identify win-win solutions
• You are a strong storyteller who can turn data into compelling business recommendations
• You thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy solving complex business challenges
• You have a passion for growth, continuous improvement, and delivering results