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Job description: About Lipton Teas and Infusions Lipton Teas and Infusions is the biggest Tea Company in world today, with outstanding, purpose driven brands such as Lipton, PG tips and Pukka. Lipton Teas and Infusions was created as a standalone “corporate start-up” in 2021 when Unilever decided to separate the Tea business so that it could achieve its highest potential. Following that Lipton Teas and Infusions is now owned by a private equity firm CVC and has come into its own as an independent legal entity across the world. Lipton Teas and Infusions’ Tea brands, geographies and Tea estates generate revenues in excess of €2 billion – the company is growing and profitable with proven potential both pre- and post-COVID-19. As a standalone entity, Lipton Teas and Infusions remains number one in the world and is even better positioned to lead the industry and take full advantage of the opportunities in the category, with more focus and entrepreneurship driving greater growth and value. Lipton Teas and Infusions’ Mission is to Grow a World of Wellbeing... growth for everyone is at the core of our business. We want to grow a better world of wellbeing through the regenerative power of plants, for our consumers, farming communities, employees, and shareholders. We are also environmentally conscious and are committed to giving back to the planet. Read more on our website: https://liptonteas.com/ As a proper corporate start-up, we are seeking employees with a passion for exciting entrepreneurial experiences, who respond to dynamic, ever-changing challenges with agility and ownership and who want to pursue unique career opportunities and play a part in building the bright future of this plant-based company. The qualities we look for Lipton Teas and Infusions is made up of a special blend of individuals which make our teams exciting and diverse. To be part of our tea team, whether for a short period or over the long term, we are looking for individuals who think Green and are environmentally conscious, who understand the power of simplicity and who are accountable for their actions. We want those who infuse mastery and passion in everything they do to create great products and unforgettable experiences for our consumers. What's in it for you? We believe that growth is for everyone; we believe in growing leaders who have an owner’s mentality. We believe in connections over hierarchies. We have a 'corporate start-up' approach; we act with speed and agility to tackle knotty business challenges. Your Role This role will be accountable for managing the below responsibilities within our Global Distributor Markets (GDM) for the MENA region Manage distributor spending budgets and validate trade claims in line with company policy Reconcile customer accounts and resolve payment discrepancies Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit and documentation requirements Manage trade spend deductions and coordinate claim resolution with Sales and Customer Service Maintain an up-to-date database of all customer contracts and commercial agreements Monitor business waste through periodic distributor stock counts and highlight variances to ensure stock hygiene Create and communicate price structures to central support teams and distributors, ensuring system accuracy Manage Lipton marketing assets used for consumer activations in Kuwait Support the General Manager and Finance Team in preparing ad hoc reports and LT (Leadership Team) presentations Provide performance analysis and financial insights on promotions, trade investments, and channel ROI Provide support to Finance in month-end closing activities (AR validation, provision reviews, and trade spend accruals) Stakeholder Management and key interfaces Reports to General Manager, GDM MENA GDM MENA Sales team GDM MENA Finance team GDM MENA Distributor partners Skills and Experience Minimum 4-5 years of experience in sales and strong finance knowledge 2 years of working within GCC on consumer goods Demonstrated experience of driving operational efficiencies Experience in distributor operations Strong analytical and interpersonal skills Compelling grip on business intelligence tools like PowerBI, MS Excel (with Macros) Entrepreneurial spirit and progressive mindset Comfortable rolling up your sleeves and tackling challenges directly, with a focus on delivering impactful results Preferred: Graduate in Business Administration or any field of Management Sciences Finance and accounting background Experience of working with distributor/in distributor setup Who we are looking for Highly adaptable and entrepreneurial Driven by Innovation and strong change affinity Embrace a high growth mindset with strong love for consumers Have strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills with diverse, multi-functional stakeholders End to end management, ability to understand the big picture but also comfortable with details and managing the operations What we can offer you We believe that growth is for everyone, we believe in growing leaders and making space to grow an owner’s mentality and like nature we adapt, we change, and we grow. We believe in connections over hierarchies and (work) levels. We have a 'corporate start-up' approach; we act with speed and agility, and we have the strength and scale of a large corporation. We are building a better world of wellbeing and a better you.