Marketing Manager at UniCem Nigeria

UniCem Nigeria, stands for advanced technology, quality product and the leading supplier of cement in the South-South and South-East regions. As the second largest cement plant in Nigeria, our core activities are the manufacture and sale of Ordinary Portland Cement. UniCem has its head office based in Calabar and all cement manufacturing operations have been consolidated at the 2.5million tons per annum Mfamosing plant, north-east of Calabar.

We are recruiting for the position below:

Job Title: Marketing Manager

Location: Calabar, Cross River State (Nigeria)
Job ID: 5754643

Job Description

• Development and implementation of the Marketing plan in collaboration with Sales to meet company objectives
• Develop, launch and manage the Product- brand portfolio -the product line life cycle from strategic planning to tactical activities.
• Drive innovation in product and value added services to customers. Ensure Brand Premium over competitors in each product segment. Prepare and manage the external communication & visibility in the market including advertising through the media and at the point of sales, i.e. branding of retail outlets
• Plan & Manage the customer contact programs (events) with small Users (home builders and block-makers) and contractors
• Development of the market segmentation – Route to Market plan along with the Sales & distribution function to provide value proposition to wholesalers and retailers
• To deliver all marketing activities within the agreed budget.

Requirements

• A degree in Business Management, Marketing or relevant field.
• Professional qualifications such as CIM and an MBA or its equivalent is an added advantage
• 6 years experience in a middle-senior managerial position within Sales and Marketing with a minimum of 4 years experience in consumer marketing.
• Proven experience in strategic planning, organization, and execution within a commercial function
• Persuasive and assertive with the ability to create change and drive stakeholder engagement to achieve a customer oriented approach. Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment.
• A strong understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements.
• Excellent communication & inter-personal skills.
• Professional command over English language.

Remuneration
Very Attractive.

Application Closing date
31st May, 2013

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online