Sc Johnson Marketing Director Job in Kenya

Sc Johnson Kenya Limited is a subsidiary of sc Johnson & Son group of companies, a global manufacturer and marketer of high-quality brand-name products for consumers throughout the world. The company markets and distributes Kiwi, Baygon, Mr. Muscle, Raid, Ridsect and Glade branded products in Kenya.
The following opportunity exists:
Reporting to Director, General Manager - East Africa Portfolio management to maximise local shares and profits based on plansDecide strategic priorities for local business and cross category investmentDevelop brand media, pricing and promotion strategies in alignment with CoE guidanceLiaison with Sales to establish commercialisation plans for all New Product Development Current Business DevelopmentDecide on local business targets and performance standardsRecommend corrective actions to achieve share and profit objectivesOversee local cost savings projects and initiativesMaintain broad perspective and knowledge of factors affecting local businessLead development of local budgetOversee monthly forecasting as part of S&OP processKey liaison with local SalesDevelop local MR plan and liaison with Sales to develop Customer Marketing MR planResponsible for media budget; supervise relationship with media buying agency and auditorPeople Management & DevelopmentHelp direct reports create individual development plansTrain the local marketing teamUniversity degree required (MBA preferred), with a minimum of 7 years marketing experience in FMCG environment.A minimum of 2 years’ experience in achieving proven commercial results ¡n developing existing brands as well as a minimum 2 years’ experience in launching significant NPD (new launch or significant relaunch) is required.Strong awareness of trade customer is essential; some sales management experience is required.Participation in, and leadership of, several successful cross-functional teams will be an advantage.Align with strategy and company directionAnalytical and creative thinkingHighly self-motivated and results orientedInnovative and business analysis (Strong business acumen)Strong communication and interpersonal skillsAdvocacy skillsHigh level of numeracyInterested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications, accompanied by detailed (Vs and daytime telephone contact to:
The HR Manager
sc Johnson & Son Kenya Limited
RO. Box 30457-00100 GPO
Nairobi Or keinfo@scj.com
Applications close on 24/04/2013.

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