Deputy Category Marketing Manager (OTC Pharma)
Deputy Category Marketing Manager (OTC Pharma)
Lagos Pharmaceutical
Job Description

Responsibility for Marketing Planning & Execution - leading & implementing Strategies, Processes, Commercial Execution, Goals & Target Delivery – with associated Process Controls, People Management, Cross-Functional Support and Coordination, etc.
• Includes coordination & managerial roles internally, along with external agency, partner vendor handling.  
 

Responsibilities
  • Responsible for planning & execution of all aspects of the marketing function for the assigned product portfolio. Developing & activating the annual marketing plan for the concerned products in sync with organizational plans.
  • Planning and executing strategies in keeping with Brand, Category & Product objectives & KPIs.
  • Market Research and all forms of Syndicated & Customized Studies pertaining to the designated categories like Brand Health Tracks, Usage & Attitude Studies,Concept,Product,Packaging and Communication Tests to name a few.
  • Develop and activate Knowledge & Insights pertaining to Consumer, Industry,Trade,Competition and so on.
  • Developing and implementing communication strategies for the products & brands.
  • Ownership & responsibility for excellence for all ATL, BTL & TTL Initiatives that are part of the Marketing & Category Plans.
  • Plan & Execute Digital & Social Media initiatives.
  • Lead all commercial execution pertaining to the role, in coordination with internal departments (e. g. production, supply chain, sales, distribution, RTM, R&D, Procurement) and external partners (e.g. agencies, vendors, regulators, support & service providers),thereby delivering successful marketing initiatives across platforms & geographies. 
  • Organizing and conducting community outreach & CSR programs
  • Implementation and maintenance of quality systems and processes with specific focus on growth, cost reduction and continuous improvement.
  • Responsible for market activation programs, consumer promotions and trade initiatives- with robust control & tracking mechanisms and effective metrics.
  • Product management for the portfolio, including Innovation & NPD.
  • Developing Brand Associations & Properties across media vehicles & consumer touch points.
  • Any other job which may be assigned by the management from time to time
Requirements
  • MBA (Marketing) from a University/Business School/Institute of repute.
  • Around 7 years of Brand Marketing experience in the OTC Pharma domain of leading Pharmaceutical companies, with an in-depth understanding of the OTC Pharma categories s/he handled.
  • Overall, should have at least 12 years of Brand Marketing/ Category Marketing experience in leading consumer-facing companies.
  • Related qualifications in Medical/ Pharma disciplines will be an advantage.
  • Relevant Functional Skills & Expertise, Execution Skills
  • Commercial Acumen & Budget Handling 
  • Communication & Presentation Skills. Computer literacy and IT Skills.
  • Interpersonal Skills and Man Management. Team Building.
  • Requires minimal supervision. Ability to coordinate with multiple internal stakeholders and external agencies
  • Familiarity with the latest trends and developments in the OTC Pharma space. 
  • Sound experience in product & brand management, in FMCG/ OTC Pharma organizations with multi-brand/product portfolios.
Job Overview
Posted Date:
2024-09-11
Location:
Lagos
Job Nature
Full time
Salary:
Application Deadline:
2024-10-11
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