UFLP Customer Business Development - Unilever Future Leaders Program

The Programme

If you want to grow into a strong and purposeful leader who can make a positive difference in our society, join us!  
 
At Unilever, you can fulfill your professional ambitions while also doing your part to make the world a better place; you will gain the skills and insights that will make you a champion for good.  
 
By joining our business, you will become part of a movement to create a brighter future for both you and others. 
 
At Unilever, we invest in our future and constantly strive for improvement. We believe that our success not only stems from our purposeful brands, but also people.  
 
We are therefore not only committed to implementing a diversity of sustainable living plans and to innovating for the greater good, but also to the development of our future business leaders. Investing in the positive growth of our people is one of our highest priorities. 
 
Unilever Future Leaders Program is a program to develop tomorrow's leaders today, and it is designed to grow you into a manager, through hands-on learning with real responsibilities alongside world-class experts.  
 
The program includes rotations within functions in an accelerated learning environment. UFLP encompasses international stints, extended leadership contact, formal training & development, and a rigorous evaluation process. 
 
Customer Business Development is about...

• How would you position a new product in a competitive market? 
• How would you persuade retailers to take it on, to put up new displays, to take the risk of buying lots of stock for something new and unfamiliar?

What You Will Do

Over three placements, you will work in the areas of Account Management, Distribution Management & Category Management.

• Account Management: You’ll work closely with retailers to plan and execute activities that would grow both Unilever and the retailer’s business. You’ll build close working relationships with the owners of the biggest retailers in Thailand and execute plans that would secure gains in market share. 
• Distribution Management: You’ll work closely with the exclusive distributors of Unilever throughout Thailand. You’ll be exposed to the different channels in the region and have a deeper understanding of how to distribute Unilever products based on demographics, geography, store size and type. 
• Channel and Category Development: You’ll handle specific categories and have a deeper understanding of the growth drivers, competitive activities and consumer/shopper trends. In Category Management, you’ll be the think tank of Customer Development in coming up with effective promotions for field executives/manager to execute.

After all, you’ll be on the front lines, working as an ambassador for our products, making sure people forget the competition and think of Unilever first.  
 
You will need strong self-motivation, a passion to win and the ability to build strong relationships.

Required Skills and Abilities

We are open to anyone who is interested and has a passion for Customer Development in FMCG industry with the key qualifications below.

• Thai nationality. 
• 0-3 years of work experience​. 
• Bachelor's degree in any related field. 
• Fluent in local Thai and proficient in English.

About Us: 
 
Be part of the world’s most successful, purpose-led business.  
 
Work with brands that are well-loved around the world, that improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us.  We promote innovation, big and small, to make our business win and grow; and we believe in business as a force for good. Unleash your curiosity, challenge ideas and disrupt processes; use your energy to make this happen.  
 
Our brilliant business leaders and colleagues provide mentorship and inspiration, so you can be at your best.   
 
Our portfolio ranges from nutritionally balanced foods to indulgent ice creams, affordable soaps, luxurious shampoos and everyday household care products. We produce world-leading brands including Lipton, Knorr, Dove, Axe, Hellmann’s and Omo, alongside trusted local names and innovative-forward thinking brands like Ben & Jerry’s, The Dollar Shave Club and Dermalogica. Every individual here can bring their purpose to life through their work.   
 
Join us and you’ll be surrounded by inspiring leaders and supportive peers. Among them, you’ll channel your purpose, bring fresh ideas to the table, and simply be you.  
 
As you work to make a real impact on the business and the world, we’ll work to help you become a better you.