Marketing Manager, Retail Job Vacancies at PZ Cussons

PZ Cussions Nig Plc is currently requesting application from suitably qualified candidates for the position of marketing manager, retail. Position: Marketing Manager,Retail Location: All Business Units – All States Duties: Marketing Manager: The successful candidate will be required to: Responsible for marketing of the CoolWorld brand to achieve the targeted/budgeted sales. Manages the product/item, retail price, promotion and markdown. Drives and manage demand forecasting, merchandise, assortment and space planning and optimisation. Develops annual marketing plan in conjunction with sales department, which details activities to follow during the fiscal year, which will focus on meeting organizational objectives. To manage the Marketing Department Budget. Delivery of all marketing activity within agreed budget. Direction of marketing staff where budgets are devolved. To manage all aspects of print production, receipt and distribution. The achievement of frequent, timely and positive media coverage for Sales, and its programs across all available media. Managing the entire product line life cycle from strategic planning to tactical activities. Specifying market requirements for current and future products by conducting market research supported by on-going visits to customers and non-customers. Analyzing potential partner relationships for CoolWorld product lines. Responsibilities: The Right candidate must: Demonstrates technical marketing skills and product knowledge of CoolWorld products. Have first degree in any discipline but with a MBA Have 7-10 years marketing experience preferably with exposure in the retail industry or electronics Have 4 years in managerial role. Knowledge of the Nigerian market is important. Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS. CLOSING DATE: 30 Aug 2012 Apply here: http://www.pzcussons.com/pzc/working/pzinigeria/vacancies/