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5years

Job Location drjobs

Lagos - Nigeria

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Not Disclosed

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1 Vacancy

Job Description

Are You Ready to Own a Major FMCG Portfolio and Lead Winning Campaigns

We re partnering with a top multinational FMCG companyto find an experienced Category Manager (Beverages & Biscuits) to own and grow a highvalue portfolio. You ll set strategy manage the P&L and deliver worldclass 360 brand campaigns working handinhand with sales supply chain and global category teams.

What You ll Do
  • Strategic & Annual Planning: Define multiyear category vision; develop annual objectives resource plans and sellin proposals to senior management.
  • Marketing & : Lead integrated marketing campaigns 360 communications and media strategies driven by consumer and shopper insights.
  • P&L Management: Own volume revenue margin and investment decisions; identify NPD and platform opportunities to hit growth targets.
  • New Product Development: Spearhead consumerrelevant NPD and packaging projects from ideation through launch.
  • CrossFunctional Leadership: Align and coach your category team collaborating with Sales Supply Chain and regional/global category colleagues to ensure flawless .
Why This Role Matters
  • Direct Impact: You ll steer a major portfolio influencing market share profitability and brand health.
  • Broad Reach: Your strategies will roll out across multiple regions and channels modern trade and open markets alike.
  • Visible Leadership: You ll present to senior leadership and partner with global teams ensuring your ideas shape company direction.


Requirements

Who You Are
  • 12 years in consumer marketing with 4 5 years in a categorymanagement leadership role ideally in beverages or biscuits.
  • Commercial & Analytical: You make datadriven decisions translating insights into impactful brand and pricing strategies.
  • Collaborative Leader: Strong at building consensus across functions and managing talent recruiting developing and inspiring highperforming teams.
  • ConsumerFirst & Agile: You thrive on rapid innovation cycles and have a digitalforward mindset.
What You Bring
  • Bachelor s degree in Marketing Business or related field (MBA preferred).
  • Proven track record of owning multimilliondollar P&Ls and delivering profitable growth in FMCG.
  • Expert ability to develop brand plans execute impactful promotions and manage endtoend product commercialization.
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills and the confidence to engage senior leadership.
Challenges You ll Embrace
  • Balancing growth targets with maintaining brand equity.
  • Navigating shifting consumer preferences and competitive pressures.
  • Leading crossregional NPD and activation in a fastpaced FMCG environment.


Benefits

What Our Client Offers
  • Competitive Compensation: A marketleading salary and incentive package.
  • Global Brand Exposure: Work with iconic brands and collaborate with international teams.
  • Professional Growth: Clear career pathways and continuous learning in a supportive culture.
Important: Candidates must have proven FMCG categorymanagement experience to be considered.

Ready to Drive Category Excellence
Please submit your CV (and a cover letter highlighting your achievements and suitability for the role).


Employment Type

Full Time

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