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: Sales and Marketing Manager
Job type: Full Time
Location: Trade fair Lagos, Nigeria
Required Experience: 2 years
Industry: Beauty/Luxury (Perfume, Skincare and Make-up)

Job Description:
The marketing manager manages the day to day marketing activities of the organisation and long term marketing strategy for the company. Job duties are but not limited to;
Role Summary:
• Prepare, implement sales and 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
• Collaborates with the MD in establishing and recommending the most realistic sales goals for the company.
• Manages an assigned geographic sales area or product line to maximize sales revenues and meet corporate objectives.
• Establishes and manages effective programs to compensate, coach, appraise and train sales personnel.
• 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
• To be responsible for developing and maintaining sales and marketing strategies to meet agreed company objectives.
• To evaluate customer research, market conditions, competitor data and implement marketing and sales plan alterations as needed.
• To oversees all marketing, sales, advertising and promotional staff and activities.
Desired Skills and Experience:
Applicants must possess/satisfy the following conditions:
• First Degree in Marketing,Economics, Business administration or other Sales/Marketing/ business related course from a reputable tertiary institution
• Membership of Sales/Marketing or a related professional body is desired
• Must possess a minimum of 2 years cognate experience in Sales/marketing and brand management in an FMCG or a Luxury goods environment
• Applicant must have the requisite managerial skills and good knowledge of Sales and 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 Sales and 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 July, 2015
Method of Application:
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's and applications to:
mary@beautyandfragrance.net or resume.bandf@gmail.com