JOB OPENING: HEAD OF MARKETING AND SALES

  

MANAGERIAL OPENING: Head of sales and marketing for a fast growing Indigenous Manufacturing Company

 

Head of sales and marketing position is responsible for planning and implementing sales, marketing and product development programs, both short and long range, targeted toward existing and new markets by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates.

Essential Functions

Develops and implements strategic marketing plans and sales plans and forecasts to achieve corporate objectives for products and services.

Develops and manages sales/marketing operating budgets.

Plans and oversees advertising and promotion activities including print, online, electronic media, and direct mail.

Develops and recommends product positioning, packaging, and pricing strategy to produce the highest possible long-term market share.

Achieves satisfactory profit/loss ratio and market share in relation to pre-set standards and industry and economic trends.

Ensures effective control of marketing results, and takes corrective action to guarantee that achievement of marketing objectives falls within designated budgets.

Oversees and evaluates market research and adjusts marketing strategy to meet changing market and competitive conditions.

Monitors competitor products, sales and marketing activities.

Establishes and maintains relationships with industry influencers and key strategic partners.

Guides preparation of marketing activity reports and presents to executive management.

Establishes and maintains a consistent corporate image throughout all product lines, promotional materials, and events.

Directs sales forecasting activities and sets performance goals accordingly.

Directs staffing, training, and performance evaluations to develop and control sales and marketing programs.

Directs market channel development activity and coordinates sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals.

Represents Company at trade association meetings to promote product.

Meets with key clients, assisting sales representative with maintaining relationships and negotiating and closing deals.

Coordinates liaison between sales department and other sales related units.

Analyses and controls expenditures to conform to budgetary requirements.

Assists other departments within organization to prepare manuals and technical publications.

Prepares periodic sales report showing sales volume, potential sales, and areas of proposed client base expansion.

Reviews and analyses sales performances against programs, quotes and plans to determine effectiveness.

Directs product research and development.

Competencies

Business Acumen.

Communication Proficiency.

Customer/Client Focus.

Leadership.

Presentation Skills.

Problem Solving/Analysis.

Results Driven.

Knowledge and experience of North/South/East and Western Nigeria

Strategic Thinking.

Technical Capacity.

Supervisory Responsibility.

Experience in FMCG business – Minimum   10 years

This position manages all employees of the department and is responsible for the performance management and hiring of the employees within that department.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets 

Basic Remuneration and benefits: 

Between 9- 11 million Naira PA

Yearly bonus income available on achieving sales and profit targets

Heath Insurance, and a brand new company car- comes with the position

How to apply:

Comment on the blog and send your detailed CV accompanied with a well written covering letter, giving details why you are the best person for the role. Please application send to: recruitment@wemydrbrowns.com. Do quote 'Talent Managers' as the source in your covering letter.

Expires :

22/05/2015