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GlaxoSmithKline Jobs in Lagos for a Marketing Manager Wellness, September 2014
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK),
one of the world's leading research based pharmaceutical and
healthcare companies, is committed to improving the quality of human
life by enabling people to do more, feel better and live longer. GSK
employs over 97,000 employees in over 100 countries worldwide.
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Nigeria Plc is one of Africa's largest consumer
healthcare companies, producing leading brands such as Lucozade,
Ribena and Panadol.
GSK is recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Marketing Manager Wellness
Ref No: 140909-2
Location: Ilupeju, Lagos
Reporting To: Marketing Director
Job Purpose/Scope
- To plan, direct and co-ordinate all strategic and marketing
activities of the Wellness category in order to achieve growth -profit-
and marketing objectives, within a three year planning horizon.
Key Responsibilities
1.) Develops strategic long, medium and short term plans for brands by:
- Developing strategies that will deliver the 3 year sales, profit and marketing objectives for the category
- Developing detailed 1 year plans for all new and existing brands
which will ensure the achievement of strategic objectives in
conjunction with Brand Managers and aligned agencies.
- Re plans to accommodate deviations / changes in market
conditions by devising and implementing new action plans, in order to
ensure the brands retain their competitive advantage
- Collaborates with global category teams
- Championing the category planning process, this directs the internal brand plans
- Analysing past performance, economic variables etc, against the
backdrop of growth - and profit objectives, in collaboration with the
brand team and other key stakeholders
- Overseeing the implementation of innovation across the portfolio
- Ensuring that the Wellness team is familiar with the science
behind the brands (Brand Science training) in order to apply relevant
innovation and support plans to the brands.
2.) Directs and co-ordinates the implementation and achievement of agreed plans by:
- Providing leadership and coaching to the Wellness team.
- Initiating and co-ordinating progress on all projects to the leadership team.
- Facilitating implementation with other functions within the organisation as well as with aligned agencies.
- Overseeing the monthly management of the advertising and promotions budget.
3.) Monitors, analyses and evaluates market place developments relating to:
- Category understanding.
- Own and competitive developments.
- Sales and supply chain performance.
- Consumer behaviour
4.) Manages and motivates staff by:
- Acting as a mentor and providing ongoing coaching to direct reports and other team members in preparing staff for future roles.
- Identifying training and development needs via the performance appraisal process.
- Recruiting and selecting staff in conjunction with Human Resources.
- Championing succession planning through the talent review process.
5.) Develops a loyal consumer franchise for the company's brands by
creating positive brand perceptions, associations and usage experiences,
through tools such as advertising and promotions management, in order
to build strong brands and ensure the long-term profitability of the
company.
Qualifications, Experience
- A good first degree.
- Between 8 - 10 years marketing experience, with a minimum of 3 years line management experience.
Competencies:
- Sound strategic marketing skills required, supplemented by strong general business and financial acumen.
- Strong leadership, motivational and team building skills and experience.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Application Deadline: 16th September, 2014
