Jnr Category Execution Manager

Are You Ready to Drive Category Growth and Marketing Excellence in the FMCG Sector

My Client a top multinational in the FMCG industry is seeking a Junior Category Execution Manager to support the strategic and commercial growth of its categories driving performance across multiple brands in Nigeria.

• Category Growth: Youll play a key role in achieving profitability targets through strong category and brand performance.
  
• Innovation Impact: Youll collaborate globally and regionally to bring new product ideas to life and shape the product pipeline.
  
• Operational Excellence: Your input in forecasting budgeting and marketing execution will directly support the companys business objectives and brand leadership in the market.
  

What Youll Do

• Category & Brand Management: Manage the assigned brand/category P&L and drive initiatives to meet profitability targets.
  
• Forecasting & Planning: Lead long- and short-term business forecasting ensuring accurate category insights to guide commercial decisions.
  
• Strategic Collaboration: Partner with regional and global teams to deliver annual and long-term Category/Brand Plans including innovation and pipeline development.
  
• Marketing Execution: Oversee the execution of NPD/EPD/MRO activities POSM development and inventory management for assigned categories.
  
• Budget Management: Plan and manage assigned marketing budgets efficiently to optimize spend and ROI.
  
• Performance Monitoring: Track category performance market trends and consumer insights to support strategic adjustments.
  
• Stakeholder Management: Build productive relationships with internal teams and external agencies to ensure excellence in execution.
  
• Compliance & Governance: Follow the companys code of conduct and operational guidelines while driving marketing discipline across all projects.
  

Requirements

Who You Are

• Educational & Professional Credentials: A degree in Marketing Business or related field.
  
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years relevant marketing experience compulsorily within the Dairy or FMCG industry.
  
• Market Knowledge: Strong understanding of the Nigerian FMCG landscape and local consumer trends.
  
• Analytical & Creative: Skilled in using data-driven insights to inform category plans and marketing decisions.
  
• Collaborative & Detail-Oriented: Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  
• Performance-Driven: Passionate about delivering measurable results and supporting category growth initiatives.
  

Benefits

Whats on Offer

• Career Growth: Opportunity to develop your category management expertise within a leading FMCG multinational.
  
• Learning Platform: Work closely with regional and global teams to gain international exposure and best-in-class marketing experience.
  
• Impactful Role: Contribute directly to the success of iconic brands that reach millions of consumers daily.
  

Ready to Shape the Future of Leading Categories