Head of Marketing at Altima Africa

ROLE INTRODUCTION 

Our client, a leading multinational within FMCG, seeks to engage and hire a Marketing Manager. The professional will responsible for Targeting consumers, Building strong brands and Generating strong brand results.

ROLE PROFILE

Reporting to the Cluster Manager; the successful candidate will be responsible for: 

• Developing consumer insight and Understanding target consumer perceived values of brands;
• Developing Brand Essence and Vision;
• Developing and successfully Executing Bigger, Bolder and Better innovation & renovation for brands;
• Delivering tastiest and healthiest food/beverage experiences within brand portfolio;
• Developing brand portfolio strategy and contributing to pricing and promotional strategy;
• Proposing brand portfolio for key channels and key customers;
• Managing the development and execution of strong functionally aligned brand plan;
• Developing engagement strategies and the creation of relevant & memorable brand experiences;
• Working with communication agencies and ensures all brand communication contributes to enhancing the company image;
• Demonstrating leadership and facilitate development of his/her team. 

DESIRED COMPETENCIES 

• Brand Development;
• Innovation;
• Operational Excellence and Drive for Results;
• Communication and Relationship Building;
• Leadership and People Development. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

• An undergraduate degree preferably in Marketing, Sales or Business Administration;
• Minimum of 12 (twelve) years’ experience in Marketing; 5 of which in a senior management role;
• Marketing experience within a MNO FMCG organisation with demonstrable results;
• Successfully led Brand Teams;
• Experience in leading and managing cross functional teams