PZ Cussons East Africa Manager Job

PZ Cussons East Africa is a leading Global Manufacturer and Marketer of leading Household quality brands that include Carex, Imperial Leather, Venus, Robb, Ushindi and Flamingo.

In line with our ambitious growth agenda, we wish to enhance our marketing team by hiring for the position of Brand Manager.

Job Purpose

The position is responsible for developing compelling brand strategies and to manage the implementation of the same so at to achieve the brand targeted Net Invoice Value (NIV), Gross Margin (GM), Media & Consumer (M&C) and Marketing Contribution (MC)

This position reports to the Head of Marketing

Principal Accountabilities

 

• Develop and implement brand strategy and plan – both annual and with a 5-year horizon with focus on growing the brand.
• Manage the New Product Development process inline with market trends.
• Actively participate in Margin Improvement Initiatives.
• Develop and manage A&P activities.
• Monitor, Control & Report Category Performance through regular updates on brand health indicators such as NNS, GM & MC on a regular basis e.g. monthly marketing reports
• Establish a sustained market presence of the brand by nurturing a strong and consistent foothold in the consumer’s consciousness of the brand
• Support the sales force with marketing programs that are realistic, implement able and rewarding
• Provide marketing performance reports of the brand to higher management
• Coordinate with Sales to check progress of any advertising and promotional campaigns of the brand aimed at generating sales, creating new markets or in the launching of NPDS and New products

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Qualifications:

• Good Degree in Marketing or related
• Minimum three (3) years experience in Brand Management
• Proven expertise to create, develop and implement strategic plans and tactics
• Superior oral and written communication skills with highly acquired interpersonal skills
• Flexible and ability to prioritize and manage tasks within short deadlines
• Good knowledge of marketing strategies
• Strong understanding of market dynamics and consumer requirements
• Innovative, stress tolerant and decisive

PZ Cussons is an equal opportunity employer

How to Apply

If you meet the requirements for this position, please send your application and CV to Jobs.Kenya@pzcussons.com.

This vacancy remains open until close of business on 30th June 2011.

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