Strategy and NPD Manager at Phillips Outsourcing Limited

Phillips Outsourcing Limited has been in existence for over 16 years. We have a vast experience in the outsourcing business as we currently manage resources for major clients in all sectors of the Nigerian economy. In addition, our prolific manpower cuts across the 36 states in Nigeria. After successfully gaining ground in all the 36 states of the federation, we are gradually spreading our tentacles to other African Nations. We are currently registered to also do business in Ghana. Our framework is developed to fully support the businesses of our clients, ensuring continuous improvement of the outsourced services. This ultimately thrusts our clients to achieve their business objectives.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Strategy and NPD Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• This is an exciting opportunity to help drive business growth through a combination of data-driven analysis, problem-solving, consumer, and customer understanding.
• Working closely with the Head of Strategy, the candidate will help us take data-driven decisions that support our success based on financial, customer and market analysis and research.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement high quality and data-driven strategic initiatives to drive business growth, increase market share, and enhance profitability.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to drive strategic vision and ensure effective implementation of key business priorities across the organization.
• Create and execute strategic plans on product development, business development, and go to-market strategies.
• Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and regulatory changes to anticipate potential impacts on the business and develop proactive strategies.
• Conduct thorough market research, competitive analysis, and consumer insights to identify emerging trends, market opportunities, and potential risks.
• Identify and assess potential partnerships, mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic alliances to support business objectives.
• Provide thought leadership and contribute to the development of long-term strategic plans and goals.
• Perform financial modelling and analysis to evaluate investment opportunities, pricing strategies, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.

Requirements

• MSc. or Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from a recognized institution.
• 6-8 years of experience in strategy or business development /intelligence unit of a Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)/ Retail/ Manufacturing business OR experience as a consultant servicing the FMCG industry.
• Proven track record of driving business growth and contributing to the bottom line.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and guide a team of strategists. Highly effective in cross-functional and stakeholder management.
• Experience in implementation of innovation process from concept development to launch and contributing to long-term innovation pipeline.

Skills:

• Excellent analytical ability to identify key business issues, evaluate options, and provide actionable solutions to accelerate growth.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of the FMCG industry dynamics, market trends, and consumer behavior.

Salary

• Negotiable

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2024.