BACKGROUND:
Unilever produces high quality and affordable home care, personal care and food brands that are sold in over 190 countries worldwide. We have a long-standing history of building up businesses and working with emerging consumers in different countries. Unilever opened its office & Factory in Ethiopia in the year 2014 to engage in manufacturing consumer products.
Main Job Purpose
To lead, plan, organize, develop, direct, supervise, and control the activities of the brand/s within the guidelines of profitability, leadership, growth, and discipline with direct responsibility for development. To ensure customer satisfaction by implementing effective management controls.
Job Summary
• Responsible for developing the brand, improving the quality and introducing more products based on company guidelines.
• Develop, implement and participate in the marketing and sales activities according to a predetermined set of objectives, strategies and action plans.
• Formulate and plan monthly targets and yearly budgets, marketing plans and objectives considering the market factors and ensure the achievement of such targets in the most cost-efficient manner.
• Ensure constant updating and development of products applied for consumer base with respect to international and local standards.
• Oversee all phases of outlet operations and assign responsibilities to outlet managers and check their performance periodically.
• Develop strategic and operational plans, managing execution and measuring results.
• Responsible for sourcing and Introducing new outlets for the Brand and develop the concept under proper planning.
Job Requirements
• Masters or second degree in Marketing, Management, Business or related field.
• At least 5 years’ experience in industry or FMCG
• required have sound knowledge of consumables products, especially in the retail of international brands.
• Must have refined skills in public relations and customer care.
• Strong planning and budgetary skills and conceptual ability with pragmatic and bottom line oriented plans.
• Excellent management and motivation skills.
• Good business awareness including external markets and competitor positions.
• Good knowledge of policies and procedures, their development and applications.
• Adequate knowledge of computer applications.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, interpersonal and relationship skills