Brand Manager at PZ Cussons Nig Plc

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Posted on 6:49 AM by Unknown

PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc, the largest subsidiary of PZ Cussons, has enjoyed tremendous business success in Nigeria for over a century.

PZ Cussons Nigeria is recruiting Brand Manager - PZ Wilmar

Job Title: Brand Manager PZ Wilmar

All Business Units - Lagos

The Role: Brand Manager

The successful candidates will be required to:

Create, develop & implement brand strategy to grow brands market share, volume, value and profitability.
Manage NPD (OU dependant).
Recommend & implement pricing strategy.
Deliver overall budgeted profitability by growing and sustaining brand performance.
Lead selection of appropriate trade channels.
Explore & exploit new opportunities for the brands.
Develop and execute approved A&P plan for assigned brands within guidelines.
Monitor, control and report brand performance through brand health indicators such as NNS, GM, MC & key consumer KPIs providing solutions to shortfalls.
Understand and apply relevant external environment inc consumer insights, competitor activity and other PZ OU activity (networks).
Manage product life cycle including demand forecasting and minimising residuals.

The Person:

The right candidates must:

Possess a good university degree in any discipline (Business Administration preferably)
Possess first class numeric and communication skills.
Have five to seven (5-7) years experience in a similar role, within a reputable/international company, preferably in the foods industry.
Possess high levels of determination and desire to succeed in a result oriented environment
Be a good team player.
Be mobile and willing to be flexible in terms of location.

Closing date: 30 October 2011