Jobs at PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc: Marketing Manager - Commercial SBU

Marketing Manager - Commercial SBU

Health and Beauty - Lagos

The Role: Marketing Manager - Commercial SBU

The successful candidate will be required to:

·         Formulate and ensure the implementation of world class marketing strategies to maximize brand visibility and profitability.

 ·         Drive New Product Development strategies to achieve a diversified and competitive portfolio of brands to ensure consumer preferences are fully entertained invariably for revenue generation.

·         Create a competitive edge for PZ products in the FCMG industry.

·         Drive the increase in gross margin growth.

·         Plan the annual and 5 year budget plan and coordinate delivery.

 ·         Manage all elements of the marketing mix.

·         Increase market share of PZ products to agreed targets.

·         Achieve and deliver overall budgeted profitability by growing and sustaining brand management.

·         Explore and exploit new markets opportunities for PZ brands.

 ·         Develop, build and maintain business relationships with key partners and departments.

·         Manage team and individual performance through regular reviews, monitoring objectives and ensuring developmental needs are identified and actioned. 

The Person: The ideal candidate for this job must:

 ·         Possess a B.A. Honours degree in any commercial field with a minimum of second class lower division.

 ·         Possess an MBA or professional qualification as a added advantage.

 ·         Have between 8 - 10 years minimum marketing or Brand Management experience gained in blue chip FMCG companies.

 ·         Possess strong analytical and presentation skills.

 ·         Be an outstanding communicator with clear interpersonal and leadership skills.

 ·         Be an outstanding leader with the ability to build teams and gather support across business functions.

 ·         Be competitive, pushy and have a "want to win" mentality.

·         Be organized, energetic and self-motivated.

 ·         Be willing to make tough decisions and provide leadership on projects

 ·         Be willing to challenge status quo and engage in debate at Board Level.

·         Possess good Analytical and People management skills.

Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values - COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS

Please note that only shortlisted candidates would be contacted. 

Closing date: 03 Dec 2010

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