RGM and Commercial Planning Manager- Small Format

At OLIPOP, the RGM and Commercial Planning Manager is essential in driving sales growth by optimizing trade promotion and pricing strategies. This role involves analyzing market trends, developing pricing strategies, and assisting key account teams to maintain forecast accuracy while collaborating across various functional areas to ensure the success of our commercial objectives.

Candidates for the RGM and Commercial Planning Manager position at OLIPOP should have 6-8 years of experience in RGM, finance, analytics, or commercial planning, with a preference for backgrounds in fast-growth companies. Experience with data platforms like SPINS and Nielsen is crucial, along with strong planning, organization, and interpersonal skills.

The RGM and Commercial Planning Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring that OLIPOP's commercial strategies align with financial goals. By utilizing data and analytical tools to evaluate performance and identify insights, this position aids in the growth of the business through effective budgeting, forecasting, and tactical execution.

Working at OLIPOP as an RGM and Commercial Planning Manager means being part of a tight-knit, supportive environment. Our remote team fosters creativity and collaboration, emphasizing personal development and continuous improvement, where every team member’s contribution is valued and encouraged.

The RGM and Commercial Planning Manager position at OLIPOP offers a competitive compensation package with a base salary ranging from $100,000 to $115,000, plus bonus opportunities, reflecting our commitment to attract top talent committed to our mission.

In your response, highlight specific instances where you've analyzed market trends to inform pricing strategies or promotion planning. Share examples of tools you used, insights gathered, and how these influenced your business decisions.

Discuss a structured approach by identifying key factors that affect pricing, such as competitive analysis, consumer behavior, and market conditions. Provide examples of successful pricing strategies you've implemented in the past.

Talk about your proficiency with tools like SPINS or Nielsen, and how you leverage these platforms for analytics. Explain your ability to translate data into actionable business strategies, supported by real-life examples.

Explain your method for regular communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Describe how you keep everyone informed about strategy impacts, ensuring consistency with overall business goals and objectives.

Share a specific example where market changes necessitated a rapid shift in strategy. Detail your thought process, actions taken, and the results achieved, showcasing your ability to remain flexible under pressure.

Express how consumer behavior data informs decisions by illustrating how you've utilized it in previous roles. Share insights that improved engagement, promotions, or product strategy tailored to consumer needs.

Detail a specific project that involved cross-department collaboration. Discuss your project management strategies, how you addressed conflicting priorities, and ensured everyone was aligned and aware of progress.

Highlight your perspective on viewing challenges as learning opportunities. Share a story of a setback, what you learned from it, and how that experience shaped your approach in future projects.

Discuss your predictive modeling techniques and how you incorporate historical data and market insights to enhance forecasting accuracy. Provide examples of how your forecasts influenced business decisions positively.

Articulate how both skills are essential. Provide examples where your analytical insights have sparked creative solutions that addressed market challenges or captured new opportunities.