April 18, 2011

PZ Cussons Jobs Vacancy: April 18, 2011

operates in Africa, Asia and Europe with its strategy built on four core principles.

We operate in selected markets that have the potential for future growth, both in mature and emerging markets. Our presence across Africa, Asia and Europe ensures a naturally balanced portfolio of global markets, which we continually review to ensure they provide the Group with the best opportunities for profitable growth. We take pride in our knowledge of local markets which enables us to respond quickly and appropriately to local needs.


PRODUCT MANAGERS
HPZ – Lagos
THE ROLE: PRODUCT MANAGERS
The successful candidates will be required to:
Take responsibility for the complete marketing mix of his/her product.
Manage the process from consumer insight and understanding, through to product development, costing and pricing and commercial execution, including forecasting and stock management.
Be a champion of his/her category and must be accountable for all elements of the product in its entirety.
Deliver the Budget sales and profit targets.
Make input into the long term strategy for the category.
Conduct training to improve product knowledge.
Tackle quality issues from product design through to after-sales service.
THE PERSON:
  The right candidate must:
Have a first degree in a technical related discipline.
Have between three (3) to five (5) years working experience in the home appliances industry.
Have marketing experience, ideally in related categories.
Be a strong commercial thinker who has an eye for the market
Be proficient with numbers.
Possess efficient planning and execution skill as this is vital to the role.
Be prepared to work in a high pressure environment.
Be willing to travel extensively and engage with the market/sales teams.
Posses a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS.
Please note that only short listed candidates would be contacted.
CLOSING DATE: 29 Apr 2011

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