The Role: Marketing Manager

o To create strong brand image for PZ products.
o To increase market share of PZ products.
o To create a competitive edge with PZ products in the FCMG industry.
o To sustain and increase visibility of PZ products.
o To increase gross margin growth through short and long term marketing strategies.
o To achieve and deliver overall budgeted profitability by growing and sustaining brand management.
o To explore and exploit new markets opportunities for PZ brands.
o To develop, build and maintain business relationships with key partners and departments.
o To manage team and individual performance through regular reviews, monitoring objectives and ensuring developmental needs are identified and actioned.
o To help create long term strategies for the business and the brands under their control.
o Create and implement product and brand development plans.
o Plan annual and 5 year budget plan and delivery.
o Manage all elements of the marketing mix.

The Person:
The right candidate for this job must:

o Possess B.A. Honours in any commercial field; minimum of second class lower division.
o An MBA or professional qualification will be an added advantage.
o Have at least 9 – 12 years minimum marketing or Brand Management experience gained in blue chip FMCG companies.
o Be between 35 and 40 years old.
o Possess strong analytical and presentation skills.
o Be an outstanding communicator with clear interpersonal and leadership skills.
o Be an outstanding leader with the ability to build teams and gather support across business functions.
o Be competitive, pushy and have a “want to win” mentality.
o Be organized, energetic and self-motivated.
o Be willing to make tough decisions and provide leadership on projects
o Be willing to challenge status quo and engage in debate at Board Level.
o Possess good Analytical and People management skills.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates can direct the applicants to is recruitment@pzcussons.com