Brand Protection Specialist

ABOUT UNILEVER

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.  

At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. Wedon’tbelieve in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

JOB PURPOSE

Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. If youare able toimplement agreed brand protection strategies effectively to reduce the flow of counterfeit products in the region. Gather andanalyzesdata on market conditions and traders’ behavior toprovideactionable insights for business decisions.

then this role is just for you!

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

• Conduct Market Assessment by gathering intelligence through wholesale, semi-wholesale, VFM & Discounters, retail & pharmacy channels to assess illicit trade activities.

• Analyze Data to examine market information toidentifytrends in trader behavior, demographics, and market conditions.

• Monitor Market Trends and stay informed on counterfeiting patterns, trader activities, and emerging risks or opportunities.

• Report Findings by preparing detailed reports, presentations, charts, and graphs to communicate insights effectively to the line manager.

• Visiting different Law Enforcement Authorities tomaintainthe relations

• Conduct Test Purchases toidentifyand analyze suspected counterfeit products.

• Measure Performance and evaluate the effectiveness of current brand protection strategies and recommend improvements.

• Work closely with Brand Protection officers and support the team in implementing the programs.

Adhere to Unilever policies and guidelines.

WHATYOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences & Qualifications

• Ability tomaintaingood relations with the government officials 

• Ability to handle and work with local people

• Understand and work within Unilever policies and guidelines

• Experience working with risk control offices/ anti counterfeit offices

Skills

• ​​Strong communicationskills

• ​Strong analytical skills​

Leadership

• You are energized by delivering fantastic results.You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.

• As anindividualyou are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and deliveringhigh standardsof work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.

• Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors

• PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE:Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results.Has an owner’s mindset, using data and insight to make decisions.

• PERSONAL MASTERY:Setshigh standardsfor themselves.Activelybuildsown wellbeing and resilience.

• CONSUMER LOVE: Whatever their role, always looks for better ways to serve consumers.Investstime inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.

• PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.

• AGILITY: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicantsfrom allwalks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.