We are Nigeria’s notable leading retailer of luxury fragrances, cosmetics and skincare products established in 1986. We have an industry heritage of over three decades with a household name amongst the brand conscious West African consumer. We are a professional and ambitious organization that has a retail network across Nigeria with continuous aggressive expansion plans. Our aggressive growth plans and market domination are balanced with business principles for longevity and sustainability, nurturing and building brands through partnership transparency always adhering to international brand standards. We have deep understanding of the beauty industry and strong partnership ethos reinforces our position in the market creating an aggressive platform for growth and future development opportunities. We presently enjoy large market share and employs large number of people with several point of sales in major commercial centers across Nigeria. With aggressive expansion plans to open further point of sales, we are unquestionably the largest retailer of beauty products in Nigeria.

We are recruiting for the below position:

Job Title: Marketing Manager
Job type: Full Time
Location: Trade fair Lagos, Nigeria
Required Experience: 5 years
Industry: Beauty/Luxury (Perfume, Skincare and Make-up)

Job Description:

• Prepare, implement marketing plan, programme and budget both short and long range to ensure profitable growth
• Formulate and execute category brands and portfolio strategy for both new and existing products
• Execute all communication initiatives
• Work with communication agencies, associates, consultants and all external and internal stake holders to deliver the right marketing mix to consumers/shoppers in keeping with the organizational goal
• Lead ideation and innovation effort that meets business and brand objectives.
• Lead all consumer/shoppers and market research initiatives
• Analyse consumer trend, category and market dynamics, internal data and competitive intelligence thereby influencing organization and category strategy
• Develop deep understanding of consumer/shopper motivation and reflect this in all products communication that emanates from the company

Desired Skills and Experience:
Applicants must possess/satisfy the following conditions:
• First Degree in Marketing, Business administration or other Marketing/ business related course from a reputable tertiary institution
• Membership of Marketing or a related professional body is desired
• Must possess a minimum of 5 years cognate experience in marketing and brand management in an FMCG or a Luxury goods environment
• Applicant must have the requisite managerial skills and good knowledge of Marketing
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel and Power point
• Must have an excellent presentation skill and budget management skill
• Must be able to develop deep consumer insight and reflect this in marketing plan
• Must be very outgoing and trendy
• Professional appearance and demeanor, high level of business acumen, exceptional leadership, interpersonal, motivational and managerial skills with a mastery in written communication and presentations
• A good understanding of -and enthusiasm for beauty and fragrances is an added advantage
• Ability to work flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business
• Be ready to give the ideal energy needed on the role

Application Closing Date:
30th January, 2015
Method of Application:
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's and applications to:
resume.bandf@gmail.com