Job Description
Job Summary.
Our Client, an FMCG and Manufacturing Company is looking for a reputable Head of Marketing to develop a fully integrated strategy for the business. He/she will be responsible for marketing through promotions and events with new and innovative marketing methods, oversee the use of integrated channels to attract customers and increase brand awareness. He/she will also oversee general marketing, communications and public relations efforts.
Responsibilities;
- Play a significant role in developing and implementing the company's long-term strategic plan including new product opportunities, acquisitions/ joint ventures, and other growth initiatives to meet the company's revenue and earnings targets.
- Create and execute a dynamic marketing plan that will build the company into a dominant brand, including the development of a consistent message integrated across all programs, promotions, products, and services.
- Identify, initiate and leverage partnership programs to build awareness of the company brand and drive incremental sales through alternative channels.
- Develop segmentation and customer relationship models that better identify targets and allow for more customized marketing programs.
- Be the visible voice and advocate for the end user within the organization.
- Direct a market research/ end-user insights function that will improve product development and new product introductions and guide the design effort, ensuring leading-edge, consumer-driven products and designs that meet manufacturing and cost goals.
- Lead the transformation of the company from a product-driven company to an end-user, consumer-driven company with an emphasis on superior quality in both products and services.
- Manage outside agency resources effectively, including advertising, public relations and corporate communication efforts to capitalize on brand presence opportunities.
Requirements
- Should have a Bachelor Degree in Marketing, Business Administration or any related fields.
- Minimum of 8 years’ of experience in marketing fields.
- Strong business and financial acumen and the ability to link marketing strategy and results directly to overall business strategy and company financial goals.
- A history of successful brand management and equity building.
- The ability to develop a strategy from an in-depth analysis of consumer and/or customer insights.
- Proven success driving results and delivering a return on investment to the company.
- Comprehensive program development skills, from broad-reach advertising to highly targeted, direct marketing across all relevant marketing channels and platforms.
- The ability to forge strategic alliances with key partners who can extend and build brand and company relevance.
- A track record of new product development with strong marketing and communications skills.
- Leadership Skills: It is essential for the Marketing Manager to be known for excellent influencing skills and for being able to drive consensus.
- Strategic Perspective: The Marketing Manager must be able to see and articulate a future direction and execute the same.