VACANCIES, PROMASIDOR (COWBELL) NIG. WEDNESDAY 19, OCTOBER 2011

Promasidor (Cowbell) Nigeria has Job opening for
JOB TITLE: BRAND MANAGER (Cowbell)
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Objectives
To support the Manager, Brands Group (Dairy) in developing, executing and evaluating annual activity plans for Cowbell Milk brands/products, which deliver annual brand performance goals (awareness, equity, volume, market share, etc.) amongst the target audience.
Financial scope: Responsible for managing marketing expenditure allocated to Cowbell Milk brands/products.
REPORTING TO: Manager Brands Group (Dairy)
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION
Minimum second-class Bachelor’s degree from a reputable university, either in Nigeria or abroad. Postgraduate qualification in Marketing would be an advantage if the first degree is not in a related field.
EXPERIENCE
3-5 years’ work experience in a reputable company, preferably FMCG, of which at least 2 must be in the Marketing function. Sales and/or Operations experience would be an advantage.
KNOWLEDGE
Interpreting data and information
Preparation of annual marketing/activity plans.
Development and execution of consumer and trade promotions and POS material
Third-party supplier management
Managing budgets and expenditure
Working in teams
Understanding of research techniques
Presentation skills
Microsoft Office suite – Word, Excel and PowerPoint
SKILLS & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Self-motivated
Analytical
Articulate – verbal and written
Able to interact with a range of people (interpersonal skills)
WORK LOCATION: Head Office
RESPONSIBILITIES
Describe the principal duties expected of this role & quantitative aspects which signify its scope, such as volume, profit, budget
1. Brand plans: Execute approved marketing activities for Cowbell Milk brands/products, particularly below-the-line programmes. Plan, activate and monitor regular sampling programmes as appropriate for Cowbell Milk brands/products. Ensure core/major activities are evaluated and learnings captures for future brand planning.
2. Marketing insight: Monitor and report on brand health, including competitor monitoring, using agreed attributes and format. Use consumer insight to inform development of marketing programmes for Cowbell Milk brands/products. Provide market information with which to report on the performance of Cowbell Milk brands/products.
3. Competitor monitoring: Track competitor activities in the Dairy sector and assist the Manager, Brands Group, in developing response strategies to protect the position of Cowbell Milk.
4. Budget: Manage marketing budgets to execute annual activity plans for Cowbell Milk brands/products, on budget and on time. Monitor expenditure against agreed activities and provide regular reports to the Manager, Brands Group.
5. Results: Execute below-the-line activities for Cowbell Milk brands/products and evaluate performance against activity objectives.
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