Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading public health NGOs in Nigeria, implementing programmes in reproductive health, HIV & AIDS prevention, and maternal and child health. SFH works in partnership with the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria, the British Department for International Development (DFID) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), as well as the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria among other international donors.
We seek to recruit qualified persons due to new programme initiatives and growth. We offer professionals opportunities for career advancement, a good working environment and competitive remuneration.
We require competent candidates for the position below:
Job Title: Trade Marketing Specialist (Expanded Enterprise Project)
Job Reference Code: TradeMktgSpec-ext
Location: Abuja
Job Profile
- The is a senior management position tasked with providing technical leadership for the design, deployment, ongoing management and growth of SFH Expanded Enterprise Project (EEP)'s demand at wholesaler, retailer or distributor level for the products and services of the EEP.
- H/she will be required to facilitate alignment between sales/distribution and marketing/communications for the implementation of marketing strategies and plans.
- This position will lead on brand positioning strategies and guide the embedment and execution of marketing strategies, corporate brand building activities and product development.
Qualifications/Experience
- A Master's degree in a business related field with a minimum of 8 years post NYSC hands-on experience developing, deploying and managing trade marketing strategy and with at least 2 years at a managerial level.
- Hands on knowledge and experience in developing, executing and growing products' presence at the trade level, including managing old and developing new trade channels.
- Demonstrable experience in actual execution of point of sale presence
- Understanding of, and proven ability to lead in the production of promotional materials for the trade, strong brand management skills and experience with 360 degree "Integrated Communication Planning"
- Knowledge of media strategy and planning options and the media role in integrated communication.
- Advanced skills and experience in organisational development and aligning organisational vision, mission, goal to strategy, structure and systems
- Excellent communication, advocacy, organisational, networking and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of ongoing and emerging issues in Nigeria FMCG market and changing retail scenarios including emergence of large chains and major mall based retailers.
Application Closing Date
9th March, 2015.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Note:
- Applicants will be required to register on the SAP recruitment portal, providing their detailed information.
- Subsequently, a registration confirmation will be received at the registered email address.
- On receipt of the registration confirmation, return to the SFH website, log-in to the recruitment portal and apply for the vacant position of choice.
- Do note that all applicants will need to carefully follow the instructions provided on the website and should be ready to upload a CV.
- Attempts to apply for a position not qualified for will result in automatic disqualification by the system.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.