Brand and Communications Manager at a Pharmaceutical Company - HR Leverage Africa

HR Leverage Africa - Our client, a Pharmaceutical company is currently recruiting to suitably qualified candidate to fill the position below:

Job Title: Brand and Communications Manager

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• We are currently in need of a Brand and Communications Manager who will be responsible for designing and creating a brand strategy for a company's target market and incorporating this strategy in the company's communications.
•  The ideal person will also be responsible for Media Planning and Stakeholder Management / Govt. Relations.

Job Responsibilities

• Carry out market research so as to stay current on customer trends, as well as monitoring the competition.
• Analyze brand positioning and consumer insights
• Create, execute, and manage marketing programs and campaigns.
• Create and maintain a favorable brand image.
• Analyze and report on success of marketing campaigns.
• Maintain contact with vendors and distributors to get critical input on how product design and implementation can be improved.
• Assist in product design and rebranding.
• Create informative and interesting press releases, press kits, newsletters, and related marketing materials.
• Define and manage the brand communication strategy using a variety of media.
• Respond to communication-related issues in a timely manner.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Marketing, Advertising, Communication, or relevant field.
• 5+ years prior experience working in a marketing or communications role
• Proven success designing and executing marketing and communications strategies and campaigns
• Experience managing a brand across multiple markets.
• Proven experience creating targeted content is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of communication practices and techniques.
• Up to date on industry trends and able to stay ahead of the curve
• Excellent organizational and project management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong (spoken and written) communication skills.
• Relationship management skills
• Brand awareness.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.