Assistant Manager FS Planning

Last Date to Apply: 15th September, 2025

Employment Type: This is a full-time position.

Grade: This is a grade 2 position. (permanent)

Location: This role is based in Islamabad, Pakistan. (On-Site)

Your Impactful Goals will include:

• Plan end to end Mobile Account acquisition plan via channel enabling efficiency and sustainability.
• Ensuring a robust and expansive distribution footprint for current and newly inducted Financial Services Products & Services.
• Work as an effective team member to provide planning/direction, insights at regional/belt level for Sales and distribution function while managing the external stakeholders in the form of Telenor Bank

Your Typical Day will look like:

• Identify Distribution Gaps at Cluster & Regional level, and take corrective actions to improve product availability as per established benchmarks.
• Plan & implement MA Acquisition expansion Plans for each Product Line.
• Enable Circle & Regional Teams with holistic picture of Distribution KPI performance with focus on accuracy & ease of use.
• Establish Franchise & Retail Segmentation for utilization by Product & Channel Planning team.
• Channel Commission Mix & Competitive Analysis, Revision Planning & Execution in line with Company Strategy, Opex Targets & Revenue Ambitions
• Custodian of all Channel Commissioning & pricing Policies
• Liaison with Regional /Circle POCs to identify enablers in systems, processes and technology
• Coordinate with all channels to ensure smooth operations and achievement of business & distribution KPIs
• Establish robust channel-centric processes for product availability issue resolution, escalation and communications.
• Introduce Digital Based tools & solution for Retail & Channel Partners to improve productivity and enhance product performance.

Your Career Path:

Financial Services is the next big frontier for industry convergence and Telenor Pakistan is best positioned to reach its goals.  Being a part of FS unit in S&D Planning team, the candidate will gain:

• Strong understanding of the telecom market & branchless banking ecosystem along with the opportunities and challenges in the local market
• Exposure to an open and supportive top management team with high ambitions
• Excellent insight on products and services offered in the market within the said category
• Strong analytical capabilities and ability to convert numbers into insights and decisions

What we're looking for:

Education: Masters/Bachelor in Business Administration or related fields.

Work experience: Extensive experience in roles with sales planning and  channel/operations, preferably in a channel planning  role in telecom or FMCG sector. Knowledge of data science is a plus and will be preferred with display of data modelling.

Functional Skills/Knowledge Areas:

• Demonstrated ability to take initiatives and ensure thorough execution of plans through internal & external stakeholders
• Strong communication & negotiation skills
• Strong understanding of Telco and Branchless Banking market dynamics with respect to sales as well as distribution operations
• Analytical skills and the ability to derive meaningful decisions out of data and fact-based information
• Good relationship management skills
• Excellent knowledge of MS Excel , Database tools & PowerPoint

Why should you join us at Telenor?

At Telenor Pakistan, we're more than just a workplace-we're a community where learning and growth are at the core of everything we do. We provide a platform that nurtures your professional and personal development, empowering you to excel in your chosen field and realize your potential in a dynamic, collaborative environment. As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and inclusivity, fostering an open and flexible environment where new ideas are welcomed.

As a learning organization, we value curiosity and innovation, encouraging hands-on experiences and continuous growth. Our culture, built on Telenor's four guiding behaviors, sets us apart:

• Always Explore:    We believe growth is achieved through daily learning. We encourage you to challenge norms, embrace curiosity, experiment, and learn from every step.
• Create Together:  We know that diverse teams yield the best solutions. By bringing together varied perspectives, we support, share, and help each other succeed.
• Keep Promises:    Trust is essential to all relationships. We take ownership and pride in delivering with accuracy and integrity.
• Be Respectful:      We prioritize empathy and respect, meeting everyone at eye level, listening intently, and showing care.

Join us to be mentored, empowered, and inspired and become part of a team that positively impacts over 40 million lives every day