Seedco West Africa New Job Position

Seedco West Africa, is a joint venture between Seed West Africa Limited (a subsidiary of Seed CO International Limited a public listed Company incorporated in Zimbabwe and quoted on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange) and Saro AgroSciences Limited a Leading Nigeria Agro Input provider.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Marketing (HOM)
Location: Kaduna
Job Summary

• The HOM’s role is strategically positioned to envision and develop the company’s marketing Dept to deliver on the mission and vision of the company in Nigeria and other geographies.
• He/she has the overall responsibility of positioning, creating, capturing and sustaining values for the company through planning and implementation of consumer centric plans.
• The HOM will coordinate all field demonstrations activities, sales promotions, media and technology-based advertisement, agro dealer’s development and product loyalty programs thereby entrenching and positioning the Seed Co brand as the seed of choice for increased productivity.

Responsibilities
The incumbent will also:

• Oversee product deployment and targeting.
• Provide leadership and management to marketing team.
• New Customers’ acquisition and retention strategies
• Vendors and Agencies management.
• Creatively manage Agencies & Vendors
• Conduct market research and optimize opportunities
• Champion the commercial bits of new products developments/launches market research, revenue & expenditure
• Maintain Budgets, ROI, P&L projections e.t.c.
• Formulate sales policies & procedures

Qualifications and Expertise

• At least a MBA/M.Sc in Marketing or related studies;
• Computer literacy
• Market Information Gathering, data analysis and result presentation
• Previous/Current Experience in FMCG
• At least 5 years’ experience working in a fast moving marketing outfit
• Knowledge of commodities marketing, route to market, and products promotion
• Communication skills are essential.
• Required Age: 30 – 35 years

Special Abilities & Key Behavioral Competencies:

• Dependability: Reliable, responsible and dependable.
• Integrity: Being honest and ethical.
• Leadership: Willingness to lead, take charge and offer opinions and direction.
• Analytical Thinking: Analysing information and using logic to address work related issues and problems.
• Attention to Details: Being careful about details and thorough in completing work task.
• Initiative: Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
• Ability to Travel at short notice and take multiple functions at the same time.
• Track Record of performance; Speed/Aggression, Accountability, Shared Mind-set, Accountability, Customers Connection, and Strategic Thinking.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to Apply

Application Deadline   15th December, 2017.