Brand Manager: PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc

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 WilmarJob Title: Brand Manager PZ Wilmar

• 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 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.