Category Marketing Manager at Reckitt Benckiser (RB)

Reckitt Benckiser(RB) is the world's leading consumer health and hygiene company. Every day, across 60 countries, we work with the best people to challenge conventional thinking and strive to find even better ways to give people innovative solutions for healthier lives and happier homes.

We trust people in what they do and we give full accountability and autonomy to make things happen. That’s how we generate the game-changing ideas that built 19 iconic Powerbrands around the world, such as Nurofen, Strepsils, Mucinex, Dettol, Lysol, Finish and Vanish.

High impact, consumer-led research is the heart of the company's success. Ranked in the TOP 20 on the London Stock Exchange, our relentless drive to outperform has trebled our revenue since 2000 and quadrupled our market cap.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Category Marketing Manager

Job Type: Experienced
Location: Lagos
Schedule: Marketing
Organization: Africa

Job Description

• An exciting career opportunity is available for a Category Marketing Manager within the Marketing Department at RB Nigeria.
• The role is responsible for setting and delivering the growth objectives for the category and working with the Marketing Director to continuously improve company performance and skills in key marketing investment areas.
• The Category Manager will be required to lead strategy development, NPD and consumer communication.

Key Responsibilities and Principal Accountabilities

• To develop a clear vision for the category at local level in line with regional and global strategic imperatives, and to generate annual and three-year brand plans to deliver the vision. There is full P&L responsibility.
• To lead the development and implementation of the annual business plan, monitor performance and competitor activity and recommend adjustments to the marketing mix
• To deliver a product development programme to generate consistent sales and profit growth
• To recruit, coach and develop direct reports into truly exceptional Marketers
• To co-ordinate the development and maintenance of effective local Sales/Marketing interface to ensure effective execution of business plans
• To lead, where appropriate, the selection of local external Service Agencies and to develop and manage professional working relationships
• To lead and/or contribute to international projects with partners in the Reckitt Benckiser Group

Qualifications

• At least 6 years marketing experience, and must be able to demonstrate outstanding marketing skills developed within the FMCG environment
• Educated to minimum bachelors degree level in a business related subject from a recognised University.
• A Postgraduate degree in a business related subject will be an added advantage.

Remuneration

• In return Reckitt Benckiser (RB) will offer a very competitive salary and benefits package as well as continued development and career progression on a Global scale.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidate should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are not able to respond to every application unfortunately.
• If you haven't heard from us within 10 days, please assume that your application has not been successful this time.