Brand Manager Needed in Lagos

Employment Nigeria 01-Jan-1970 NIGERIA , NIGERIA ,

Sosaco Nigeria Limited is recruiting to fill the position of

Job Title: Brand Manager

Job Location: Lagos

Job Objective
To support the Head, Marketing in developing, executing and evaluating annual activity plans for Company products, which deliver annual brand performance goals (awareness, equity, volume, market share, etc.) amongst the target audience.
Financial scope: Responsible for managing marketing expenditure allocated to brands/products.

Responsibilities

Describe the principal duties expected of this role & quantitative aspects which signify its scope, such as volume, profit, budget
1.) Brand plans: Execute approved marketing activities for brands/products, particularly below-the-line programme(s). Plan, activate and monitor regular sampling programme(s) as appropriate for brands/products. Ensure core/major activities are evaluated and learning captures for future brand planning.
2.) Marketing insight: Monitor and report on brand health, including competitor monitoring, using agreed attributes and format. Use consumer insight to inform development of marketing programme(s) for brands/products. Provide market information with which to report on the performance of brands/products.
3.) Competitor monitoring: Track competitor activities in the Dairy sector and assist the Manager, Brands Group, in developing response strategies to protect the position of company Brands..
4.) Budget: Manage marketing budgets to execute annual activity plans for brands/products, on budget and on time. Monitor expenditure against agreed activities and provide regular reports to the Head, Marketing.
5.) Results: Execute below-the-line activities for brands/products and evaluate performance against activity objectives.

Requirements

Minimum of second-class Bachelor's degree from a reputable university, either in Nigeria or abroad. Postgraduate qualification in Marketing would be an advantage if the first degree is not in a related field.
3-5 years work experience in a reputable company, preferably FMCG, of which at least 2 years must be in the Marketing function.
Sales and/or Operations experience would be an advantage.
Interpreting data and information
Preparation of annual marketing/activity plans.
Development and execution of consumer and trade promotions and POS material
Third-party supplier management
Managing budgets and expenditure
Working in teams
Understanding of research techniques
Presentation skills
Microsoft Office suite - Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Self-motivated.
Analytical.
Articulate - verbal and written.
Able to interact with a range of people (interpersonal skills).

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's to: hrteam.nigeria@sosaconigeria.com

Note: Candidates should endeavor to use the job title as the subject of the mail.

Deadline: 30th April, 2014.

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Brand Manager Needed in Lagos

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