FMCG Recruitment July 2011-Brand Manager

Position:BRAND MANAGER
Job reference n°:NGA0609
Sector:Distribution & FMCG - Nigeria - Western Africa
Function:Marketing
Offers updated on 30/06/2011
Our client
Adexen Recruitment Agency is mandated by a world leader in FMCG household, health care and personal care products, looking for three Brand managers for its Nigerian manufacturing arm.

Job description
The ideal candidate will be responsible for:
Recruitment, repeats & enhancing brand image.
Managing the creation and delivery of high quality programs/materials - on time and on budget.
Support implementation planning and execution with excellence.
Works with brand teams and external audiences in program planning with the Marketing Manager and Agency resources.
Delivering effective communication of support plans and schedules.

Responsibilities
Manage own brand(s) within the context of the agreed strategies to maximise short and long term Sales, Market Share and profitability
Contribute to development of category strategies and innovation plans.
Develop and execute annual marketing including media plan
Coordinate with the Sales function for the execution of pricing and distribution strategies for assigned brands
Initiate market research projects to deliver powerful consumer and customer insights as the basis for long term brand growth.
Develop, recommend and lead the execution of local marketing plans and manage the effective deployment of the marketing budget
Lead the development of local copy strategy / executions
Implementation of agreed plans on time and budget

Qualifications and experience
Must have a B.Sc in management, social or business related field. A Masters degree is an added advantage.
Minimum of 5-7 years promotional experience in an FMCG environment.
Must be able to develop communication briefs and manage its implementation with Agencies
Must have the ability to analyze AC- Nelson market data
Must have end-end knowledge of how to calculate & manage a P&L for a brand.
Strong negotiation skills with Understanding of Marketing – promotional programmes, PR, literature, artwork development.
Effective cross-functional team work experience.
Leads a teams of third party demo girls including training and motivation of this team to execute Housewife Connect, HCP connect & School Activation including direct selling
Independent worker, self Starter (outside the office), strong interpersonal and relationship building skills – Outgoing personality and ability to interact and influence different third parties
Self sufficient, proactive and able to work with a high degree of autonomy
Excellent communication in English (verbal & writing) as well as presentation skills
Must be matured and posses leadership skills

What is on offer
Attractive package
If your experience, personal characteristics and qualifications meet the position specifications and your personal objectives are to seek such a challenge, then we would like to hear from you with details of your current earnings, up to date CV and explanation as to why your achievements to date fit you for consideration.
Application
Apply to Adexen Careers:Click to open page