Adexen Recruitment Agency - Our client, a leading FMCG / Consumer goods company, to recruit candidates to fill the position below:
Job Title: Marketing Director - Expatriate
Job Reference: 1121
Location: Lagos
Industry: FMCG - Consumer Goods
Function: Commercial & Communication
Job Description
- The Marketing Director will drive the long-term direction and performance of the company in Nigeria and West African markets, through the development of brand strategies and marketing programs.
- Lead the planning process for the company’s portfolio of brand in the market, and develop major strategic documents (Three Year Plan, Brand Plans, Brand Reviews)
- Initiate & manage below-the-line (off-trade, on-trade, wholesale, secondary packaging) as well as advertising and PR projects with high degree of autonomy
- Propose and manage budgets, provide regular budget updates and forecasts throughout the year
- Re-allocate budgets between brands as needed throughout the year
- Take responsibility for day to day management of direct reports and their training and development needs
- Lead in driving the development of the company’s brands in the markets key image/premium On-Trade outlets
- Organise and facilitate consumer research projects that will serve the West African business
- Work in promoting the brands of the company to yield results
- Develop a common sets of tools and practices across to create awareness of the company’s brands
- Manage the budget, duty free market and the trade marketing team in Ghana
Expectations
- Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing/Business qualification
- A Master’s degree is an added advantage
- 5 to 8 years working experience in various consumer brand marketing roles
- Excellent networking, interpersonal skills, people management, excellent leadership skills and with an ability to influence senior management within the business
- Excellent planning/organising skills and the ability to meet deadlines
- Strong IT skills (Microsoft Word - basic level, Excel and Power point - advanced level, Outlook)
- With experience in the Nigeria market
Offer
Attractive offer
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidate should:
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