Full-Time Marketing Manager at UniCem Nigeria – Calabar, Cross River State

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Marketing Manager
UniCem Nigeria – Calabar, Cross River State (Nigeria)
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Job Description

THE ROLE
Development and implementation of the Marketing plan in collaboration with Sales to meet company objectives. ?
Develop, launch and manage the Product- brand portfolio -the product line life cycle from strategic planning to tactical activitie?
Drive innovation in product and value added services to customers. Ensure Brand Premium over competitors in each product segment. Prepare and manage the external communication & visibility in the market including advertising through the media and at the point of sales, i.e. branding of retail outlets. ?
Plan & Manage the customer contact programs (events) with small Users (home builders and block-makers) and contractors. ?
Development of the market segmentation – Route to Market plan along with the Sales & distribution function to provide value proposition to wholesalers and retailers. ?
To deliver all marketing activities within the agreed budget.
POSITION WITHIN THE ORGANZIATION

Reports to the Marketing & Technical Assistance Director. ?
Works closely with co-managers (Sales, Technical Services & Customer Service) in the Commercial function and other departments.?
Member of the Product Development Committee.

Desired Skills & Experience

A degree in Business Management, Marketing or relevant field.
Professional qualifications such as CIM and an MBA or its equivalent is an added advantage
6 years experience in a middle-senior managerial position within Sales and Marketing with a minimum of 4 years experience in consumer marketing. ?
Proven experience in strategic planning, organization, and execution within a commercial function
Persuasive and assertive with the ability to create change and drive stakeholder engagement to achieve a customer oriented approach. Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment.
A strong understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements.
Excellent communication & inter-personal skills.
Professional command over English language.
Company Description

In Nigeria, the name, UniCem stands for advanced technology, quality product and the leading supplier of cement in the South-South and South-East regions. As the second largest cement plant in Nigeria, our core activities are the manufacture and sale of Ordinary Portland Cement.

UniCem has its head office based in Calabar and all cement manufacturing operations have been consolidated at the 2.5million tons per annum Mfamosing plant, north-east of Calabar.

Our mission statement indicates that we strive to be one of the most socially responsible cement companies in Nigeria. In achieving this we operate on the basis of best practices in accordance with shareholder, lender and local Nigerian legal and regulatory requirements so far as corporate governance, good corporate citizenship and sustainable practices.

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Job Categories: Marketing Jobs in Nigeria. Job Types: Full-Time.