Trade Marketing Manager at Blume Nigeria Limited

Blume Nigeria Limited is a privately owned international trading and distribution company. Our management has many years experience in the fields of production, importing and distributing of foods products. Blume is a member of Sonia Foods Industries limited, the manufacturer of Sonia Food products.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Trade Marketing Manager

Location: Anambra

Job Brief

• We are looking for an experienced Trade Marketing Executive to drive the success of the company's effective marketing, advertising, and promotional activities.
• An ideal candidate is an exemplary team leader, is very strategic, knows the market and consumers well, and has experience driving growth.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in achieving company sales target & category growth through developing & implementing BTL strategies within brands guidelines as well as customers' & shoppers' expectations.
• Drive & facilitate smooth and effective implementation of brand plans (pricing, trade marketing, ROI analysis, margins).
• Develop and implement strategic, tactical creative plans to drive sales and ensure brand growth through various marketing and trade marketing plans, adding value to assigned brands.
• Review marketing plan and activities with Sales team to evaluate effectiveness and execution of brand targets (distribution and trade marketing activities) and implement methods that will result in greater or heightened efficiency.
• Ensure efficient management of A&P budget/funds by monitoring sales against expenditure by sector on a monthly basis.
• Assist, support and organize trade fairs, promotions, events and roadshows.
• Manage and control inventory holdings of Promo materials.
• Submit monthly inventory and depletion reports of our promo items.

Requirements

• Candidate must possess at least a B.sc / HND in Marketing, Business Administration, Management, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant working experience in the FMCG industry or brand management / trade marketing.
• Good team player, able to work with colleagues at all levels to achieve business objectives.
• Possess business acumen embraced with excellent communication skills.
• Good analytical skills, partnered with a positive attitude and high learning agility and can take on new challenges / responsibilities.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented.
• Candidates residing Locations are preferred.

Application Closing Date
19th September, 2021.