Sc Johnson Kenya Limited is a subsidiary of sc Johnson & Son group of companies, a global manufacturer and marketer of high-quality brand-name products for consumers throughout the world.
The company markets and distributes Kiwi, Baygon, Mr. Muscle, Raid, Ridsect and Glade branded products in Kenya.
The following opportunity exists: Marketing Director
Reporting to Director, General Manager - East Africa
Key Accountabilities
Strategy Development
Portfolio management to maximise local shares and profits based on plans Decide strategic priorities for local business and cross category investment
Develop brand media, pricing and promotion strategies in alignment with CoE guidance
New Product Development
Liaison with Sales to establish commercialisation plans for all New Product Development Current Business Development
Decide on local business targets and performance standards
Recommend corrective actions to achieve share and profit objectives
Oversee local cost savings projects and initiatives
Maintain broad perspective and knowledge of factors affecting local business
Business Planning
Lead development of local budget
Oversee monthly forecasting as part of S&OP process
Key liaison with local Sales
Develop local MR plan and liaison with Sales to develop Customer Marketing MR plan
Responsible for media budget; supervise relationship with media buying agency and auditor
People Management & Development
Help direct reports create individual development plans
Train the local marketing team
Experience and Qualifications
University degree required (MBA preferred), with a minimum of 7 years marketing experience in FMCG environment.
A minimum of 2 years’ experience in achieving proven commercial results ¡n developing existing brands as well as a minimum 2 years’ experience in launching significant NPD (new launch or significant relaunch) is required.
Strong awareness of trade customer is essential; some sales management experience is required.
Participation in, and leadership of, several successful cross-functional teams will be an advantage.
The Person
Align with strategy and company direction
Analytical and creative thinking
Highly self-motivated and results oriented
Innovative and business analysis (Strong business acumen)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Advocacy skills
High level of numeracy
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications, accompanied by detailed (Vs and daytime telephone contact to:
The HR Manager
sc Johnson & Son Kenya Limited
PO. Box 30457-00100 GPO
Nairobi
Or keinfo@scj.com
Applications close on 24/04/2013.
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