Job Number: 180005PN
MAIN JOB PURPOSEOverall responsible for developing the East Africa Brand Marketing Plan and building business partnerships with regional category/brand team as well as customer marketing, finance and supply chain. In addition, the role is responsible for monitoring brand performance and implementing solutions.JOB SUMMARY
Leads and inspires multi-functional teams to create regional Brand Marketing Plans which builds the brands in key channels and moves the brand equity towards the global vision.
Leads the development and execution of launch and re-launch plans using funds efficiently to achieve measurable objectives.
Leads the deployment of communication content in the local market at all relevant consumer and
shopper touch points.
Drives performance evaluation of regional support activities and in-store implementation against measurable objectives and relentlessly seeks ways to improve effectiveness of investments.
Development of a share-growth-oriented marketing & category plan that seizes opportunities in product renovation, pricing strategy, competitor activities, customer/channel (e.g. convenience format, discounter) specific needs
Represent consumer (insights), brand strategy and product quality requirements on the cross-functional discounter team
Develop & lead implementation of activation platforms and ideas based on the brand vision plan working with ICF communication teams and agencies for RM, PR, BTL for the brand
Translate marketing & category plan into a business framework and optimise commercial opportunities (identify threats). Feed into monthly and annual planning processes.
Develop and implement 12-18 month portfolio roadmap including product range & quality, brand build, value delivery for consumers, pricing & affordability, range extension.
Pro-actively feed market, category and customer requirements into platform innovation projects
Champion optimal launch of innovation platform
Work with communication team to ensure single minded communication message is created in line with the brand building communication plan, consistent with category needs.
Monitor and review effectiveness of innovation and renovation programme to inform future plans. Ensure continued focus on and support of innovation platforms once launched.
Management of marketing budgets within agreed targets and align with customer advertising activities.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
9+ years’ experience with at least three roles at WL2 in Brand Building, Brand Development, Customer Marketing or Account Management
Proven experience in developing and implementing effective and integrated Brand Marketing Plans
Proven project and budget management experience
