Brand Manager (OTC)

Organization GSK
Location Lagos
Job type Full Time
Salary Undisclosed
Posted 11 Mar 09
Updated
Close Date 18 Mar 09 OPEN

Source The Guardian 10/03/09








JOB DESCRIPTION
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GlaxoSmithKline is a world leader in Pharmaceutical and Consumer Healthcare Products. In support of our next phase of expansion and growth plan aimed at moving the business forward, we have created outstanding career opportunities for young self-managed and highly motivated individuals of high integrity who can be developed, empowered and motivated to deliver superior performance to fill the above named position. Essential job responsibilities include but are not limited to ensuring: Conceptualization and development of strategic brand equity building plans, Follow-through of brand plan implementation, The realization of the sales and profit objectives of the brands in his/her charge by working with the sales management team, The identification of market research needs and the development and implementation of innovative research plans, Liaison with Manufacturing and Quality to ensure timely implementation of new products and policies respectively, Management of advertising and media agencies, Plans to ensure that GSK categories are ahead of competition and management of brand demand forecast




JOB REQUIREMENT
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Candidate must have B.sc in Pharmacy or other sciences, 3-5 year experience in brand management, Excellent communication and people skills, Ability to use, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.


HOW TO APPLY
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Strong contenders for these roles should send electronic applications and up-to-date resumes in Word Format highlighting achievements to [email protected] indicating the role as the subject. Only electronic applications in the prescribed format will be considered.