PZ Cussons Nigeria Jobs: Marketing Manager - Commercial SBU

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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.

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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

Deadline: 29 April, 2011.

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Deadline for this vacancy has been extended till 6th May, 2011. You can still register your interest and upload your CV/Resume.