At RS Hunter we believe our clients have the resources, what we do is to galvanize, advice and, partner with our clients to understand the peculiarities of their businesses and then find the best solutions and best HR strategies that work.
Our starting objective is to focus on small business and while providing support to larger organisations in the areas of recruitment and executive selection.
RS Hunter is recruiting to fill the below position:
Job Title: Marketing Advisor
Reporting Relationships: Marketing Director Location: Lagos
Job Purpose
To formulate and ensure the implementation of world class marketing strategies to maximize brand visibility and profitability.
Key Responsibilities
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 the organization's 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 organization's products to agreed targets
Achieve and deliver overall budgeted profitability by growing and sustaining brand management.
Explore and exploit new markets opportunities for the organization's brands. To 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.
Internal & External Relationships
Marketing Departmental Meetings
Unit meeting
Marketing Network Meeting
Marketing Conferences and Seminars
Knowledge, Skills & Experience Needed
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.
Posses good analytical and people management skill.
Be a member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Nigeria.
Computer expertise especially in MS Word, MS Excel, CorelDraw and PowerPoint.
5-10 years post qualification experience
Basic knowledge of marketing principles and Best practices
Good facilitation and presentation skills
Good oral and written communication skills
Good team player
Competences
Creating the Future:
Providing Solutions
Developing Strategies
Self Development
Working Together:
Providing Leadership
Communicating
Team Working
Being Adaptable:
Conveying Self Confidence
Adjusting to Change
Pursuing Success:
Making it Happen
Striving for Success
Application Closing Date
2nd March, 2015.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their application and CV's to: [email protected]