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Job Title: Brand Manager
Linkedin Job ID: 2030004
Experience: Mid-Senior level
Functions: Marketing
Location: Nigeria
Organisation: Far East Mercantile Co Ltd / McVitie's
Industries: Consumer Goods
Job Description:
• Far East Mercantile Co Ltd (FMCL) seeks a skilled Brand Manager to manage the McVitie's brand of biscuits.
• The Brand Manager, working exclusively on the McVitie's portfolio, will be charged with the development, implementation and evaluation of Nigerian marketing plans.
Responsibilities include:
- Marketing plans
- Working regionally to implement and evaluate Marketing plans across Nigeria
- Development of all supporting materials
- Working closely with the sales team to ensure alignment
- Leading the local packaging design and origination process
- Managing consumer test panels
- Day-today management of agencies
Desired Skills & Experience:
The successful candidate should be a skilled, energetic, dynamic Marketeer with an intimate knowledge of Nigerian consumer habits and behaviours.
Essential attributes and qualifications include;
- 5 years FMCG marketing experience in Nigeria
- Self-starter with strong work ethic and self discipline
- Proactive, action oriented and dynamic
- Proven experience managing agency relationships
- Hold an intimate knowledge of Nigerian culture
- Fluency in English and one local language
Application Links:
• FMCL_Career (http://fareastmercantile.com/career)
• Relationships Matter | LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/jobs?viewJob=&jobId=2030004)