Brand Manager, Oral Care at Unilever Nigeria Plc

Unilever Nigeria Plc - Welcome to Unilever, a global multinational and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company with products sold in over 190 countries and more than 2 billion consumers across the world who use our amazing products everyday!

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Brand Manager, Oral Care

Job Requisition ID: R-75847
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full time

Main Purpose

• To play key supporting role in the development and implementation of the integrated brand marketing plan and to achieve the business goals for Oral Care.

Main Accountabilities

• Develop the brand marketing plan through an understanding of the drivers of brand growth and brand   health.
• Develop, execute and track marketing activity in line with brand marketing plans ensuring consistency with ‘brand key’ vision and ‘brand vision’ plan.
• Analyze brand performance and brand health by constant evaluation of national support activities     against measurable objectives.
• Deliver specific innovations as per the brand strategy to deliver growth in the market share and other     performance indicators as outlined by the business/function and Line Manager.
• Provides input to volume forecasting, financial updates and monitors key indicators and drivers of brand   performance (6P’s).  Recommends solutions and implement improvements to meet annual targets.
• Assist in the development of brand strategies and plans to achieve short and long-term business targets (financial and in-market performance).
• Assist in the implementation of brand plans within designated timelines and budget restrictions and in the execution of consumer support programs (consumer promotion), market research and design.
• Participate in the creative development process and execution of the brand activation.
• Assist in monitoring and analysing competitive and marketplace activity.
• Managing of all day-to-day activities associated to all marketing efforts, including, project management, creative development, campaign tracking and reporting as necessary.
• Work closely with cross functional team to land flawlessly all marketing related activities and project innovations.

Critical success Factors for the Job
Relevant Experience - Essential:

• Minimum of two (2) years brand management in a Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) environment or marketing role.
• Customer marketing experience is an added advantage.
• Relevant Business management and project management experience.

Key Competencies (SOL's):

• Purpose & Service
• Personal Mastery
• Agility
• Business Acumen
• Talent Catalyst
• Consumer Love
• Passion for high performance

Key Environment:
Internal Stakeholders the role interfaces with:

• PC Business team
• CCD teams
• CD Excellence
• Category Managers
• Consumer & Market Insight Manager
• Finance BP
• Supply Chain
• R&D Department
• Quality Team
• Corporate Communications/ Communication Channel (Media) Manager
• Key Account Managers
• Territory Managers

External Stakeholders the role interfaces with:

• Communication & Public Relations Agency
• Marketing Research Agencies
• Regulatory body (GSA & FDA)
• Creative Agencies.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.