PZ Cussons East Africa
is a leading Global Manufacturer and Marketer of leading Personal Care and
Household quality brands that include, Imperial Leather, Flamingo, Carex,
Venus, Cussons Baby, Ushindi, Morning Fresh and Robb
In line with our ambitious growth agenda, we wish to enhance our marketing team by hiring for the position of Brand Manager.
Job PurposeIn line with our ambitious growth agenda, we wish to enhance our marketing team by hiring for the position of Brand Manager.
The position is responsible for developing compelling brand strategies and to manage the implementation of the same so at to achieve the brand targeted Top line numbers, Margin, Media & Consumer Spend and Marketing Contribution to the business.
This position reports to the Head of Marketing or Senior Brand Manager (if available)
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 Media & Consumer activities with view to establishing a
sustained market presence of the brand by nurturing a strong and
consistent foothold in the consumer’s consciousness of the brand
- Monitor,
Control & Report Category Performance through regular updates on brand
health indicators on a regular basis e.g. monthly marketing reports
- Networking
with other Marketing representatives in the Group’s Operating Units
- Managing
individual performance through regular reviews, monitoring objectives and
ensuring development needs are identified and actioned
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s
Degree preferably in Commerce - Marketing or related
- Minimum
three (3) years experience in Brand Management, preferably in a FMCG
- Proven
expertise to create, develop and implement strategic plans and tactics
- Strong
understanding of market dynamics and consumer requirements
- Superior
oral and written communication skills with highly acquired interpersonal
skills
- Flexible
and ability to prioritize and manage tasks within short deadlines
- Innovative,
stress tolerant and decisive
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 24th Feb 2012.
PZ Cussons is an equal opportunity employer
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 24th Feb 2012.
PZ Cussons is an equal opportunity employer