(http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2618253/ForumPhotos/PZ%20Cussons.jpg) PZ Cussons Plc is a FTSE 250 listed Consumer Products Group based in the UK, with operations in Africa, Asia and Europe. The following vacancy exist at PZ Cussons:
Job Title: Marketing Manager-Commercial SBU
Health and Beauty - Lagos
The successful candidate will be required to:
• Formulate and ensure the implementation of world class marketing strategies to maximize brand visibility and profitability.
• Drive New Product Development strategies to achieve a diversified and competitive portfolio of brands to ensure consumer preferences are fully entertained invariably for revenue generation.
• Create a competitive edge for PZ products in the FCMG industry.
• Drive the increase in gross margin growth.
• Plan the annual and 5 year budget plan and coordinate delivery.
• Manage all elements of the marketing mix.
• Increase market share of PZ products to agreed targets.
• Achieve and deliver overall budgeted profitability by growing and sustaining brand management.
• Explore and exploit new markets opportunities for PZ brands.
• Develop, build and maintain business relationships with key partners and departments.
• Manage team and individual performance through regular reviews, monitoring objectives and ensuring developmental needs are identified and actioned.
The Person:
The ideal candidate for this job must:
• Possess a B.A. Honours degree in any commercial field with a minimum of second class lower division.
• Possess an MBA or professional qualification as a added advantage.
• Have between 8 - 10 years minimum marketing or Brand Management experience gained in blue chip FMCG companies.
• Possess strong analytical and presentation skills.
• Be an outstanding communicator with clear interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Be an outstanding leader with the ability to build teams and gather support across business functions.
• Be competitive, pushy and have a "want to win" mentality.
• Be organized, energetic and self-motivated.
• Be willing to make tough decisions and provide leadership on projects
• Be willing to challenge status quo and engage in debate at Board Level.
• Possess good Analytical and People management skills.
Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values - COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS
Please note that only shortlisted candidates would be contacted
Deadline: 11 March 2011.
For online application: PZ Cussons (http://recruitment.pzcussons.com/recruitment/nigeria/register.aspx?jbId=AFF8B261-8C67-41E5-80BA-74FCC00435A1).
Don't wait for the deadline. Apply now!
This job vacancy has been re-advertised at PZ Cussons career website. Descriptions, roles and requirements remained unchanged except the deadline and application link.
Job Title: Marketing Manager – Commercial SBU
Click here to submit your application: PZ Cussons (http://recruitment.pzcussons.com/recruitment/nigeria/register.aspx?jbId=F737A918-4695-4E4D-B9AA-8699870F9506)
Deadline: 29 April, 2011.
Deadline for this vacancy has been extended till 6th May, 2011. You can still register your interest and upload your CV/Resume.