Industry Manufacturing Jobs
Specialization Advertising / Communications
Minimum Qualification Degree
Minimum Experience 5 Year(s)
Application Deadline 2011-07-28
PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc, the largest subsidiary of PZ Cussons, has enjoyed tremendous business success in Nigeria for over a century. No other consumer goods company possesses our heritage in Nigeria or understands our customers better than we do. Our approach to Nigeria, our customers and to our business is designed to sustain us far into the future.Our prime business objective in Nigeria is sustainable and profitable growth and our drive to be world-class in every aspect of our business life will be relentless.To achieve this, we have adopted a Strategic Business Unit (SBU) structure, in which each SBU has clear focus on its markets; developing a deep understanding of the needs and aspirations of its consumers and the dynamics of the marketplace, which it can exploit to deliver its objectives.Our business policies, systems and actions (procedures and processes, corporate and personal ethics, corporate image, employee development, equality of opportunity, remuneration, services provided to distributors etc) are harmonized between all our SBUs, ensuring the sharing of best practice and operational synergies.By combining our financial strength and the commercial acumen encouraged at all levels amongst our people, we are positioning ourselves to seize profitable new opportunities within our chosen sectors.As a result of expansion and growth, we require an experienced and performance driven professional to join our teamThe 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.Possess a good university degree in any discipline (Business Administration preferably)Possess first class numeric and communication skills.Have 5-7years 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 environmentBe a good team player.Be mobile and willing to be flexible in terms of location.You have to be logged in to apply for a job. 
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