Business Manager

Transmed; Fatih; On-site; TRY 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Transmed Türkiye is seeking a Business Manager to own the Mondelez portfolio in Turkey. You will lead end-to-end brand strategy, collaborate with sales and marketing teams, and drive growth through data-driven plans and stakeholder alignment.

The role requires a strong strategic mindset, executive communication, and a track record in FMCG distribution or brand management. This position is based in Istanbul with a focus on Mondelez partnerships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Marketing, International Trade, or related fields.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in the FMCG industry.
• Strong strategic mindset with excellent analytical and commercial acumen.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with sales, marketing, and commercial teams.

Responsibilities

• Define the brand’s direction, positioning, and growth priorities in the Turkish market in line with global strategic objectives.
• Ensure seamless execution of Mondelez strategies in the field through close collaboration with sales, marketing, trade marketing, and field teams.
• Prepare periodic business plans for the Mondelez portfolio, evaluate category priorities, new product launches, and growth opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, regional, and global teams to ensure strategic alignment and effective communication.
• Analyze market, competitor, and category data to identify business growth opportunities and provide actionable insights to internal teams.
• Partner with channel sales managers to contribute to commercial planning and monitor the alignment of execution with targets.
• Present regular performance reviews, risk assessments, and opportunity analyses to senior management to support strategic decision-making.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Communication

Stakeholder mgmt

Collaboration

FMCG knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/related fields

Job description

Transmed Türkiye continues its growth as a leading distributor and trusted business partner in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector. With Mondelez, one of the world's leading snacking companies, joining our portfolio, we are taking another significant step forward in our growth journey.

In this exciting growth journey, we are looking for a Business Manager with strong leadership capabilities who will take end-to-end ownership of the Mondelez business within Transmed Türkiye.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define the brand’s direction, positioning, and growth priorities in the Turkish market in line with global strategic objectives
• Ensure seamless execution of Mondelez strategies in the field through close collaboration with sales, marketing, trade marketing, and field teams
• Prepare periodic business plans for the Mondelez portfolio, evaluate category priorities, new product launches, and growth opportunities
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, regional, and global teams to ensure strategic alignment and effective communication
• Analyze market, competitor, and category data to identify business growth opportunities and provide actionable insights to internal teams
• Partner with channel sales managers to contribute to commercial planning and monitor the alignment of execution with targets
• Present regular performance reviews, risk assessments, and opportunity analyses to senior management to support strategic decision-making

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Marketing, International Trade, or related fields
• Minimum 7 years of experience in the FMCG industry
• Experience in distribution, category, or brand management is a strong plus
• Strong strategic mindset with excellent analytical and commercial acumen
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with sales, marketing, and commercial teams