Brand Manager Jobs at GlaxoSmithKline Nigeria

GlaxoSmithKline Nigeria Job Vacancy for Brand Manager 2011 (Edited & published)

We are one of the world's leading research-based pharmaceutical and healthcare companies. But being a leader brings responsibility. This means that we care about the impact that we have on the people and places touched by our mission to improve health around the world. It also means that we must help developing countries where debilitating disease affects millions of people and access to life-changing medicines and vaccines is a problem. To meet this challenge, we are committed to providing discounted medicines where they are needed the most.
We are one of the few pharmaceutical companies researching both medicines and vaccines for the World Health Organization’s three priority diseases – HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, and are very proud to have developed some of the leading global medicines in these fields. We produce medicines that treat major disease areas such as asthma, anti-viral, infections, mental health, and diabetes, cardiovascular and digestive conditions. In addition, we are a leader in the important area of vaccines and are developing new treatments for cancer.

Opportunities now exist for bright, self-starting and talented young individuals to join our company as: 

Job Title: Brand Manager

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of Market Activation Plans (MAP) for brand in line with the agreed Growth Priorities and Brand Vision
• Follow through Implementation of the brand plans and tracks the A& P utilization versus plan
• Monitor activities reports of Media Monitoring Agency and ensure compliance report from Media Monitoring Agencies and Media
• Independent are in conformity in the billing process
• Initiate and monitor artwork approvals to ensure timely approvals of all artworks
• Initiate and monitor Change Control I Deviation Reports to ensure prompt approvals.
• Manage the Promotional Materials for assigned brands to ensure timely placement of orders and receipts from
• Suppliers, proper storage and deployment to the Field Force and avoidance of excess stock holding.
• Monitor Market Research Agencies to ensure proper execution of marketing research projects.
• Work with Customer Marketing to ensure flawless execution of promotions.
• Forecast and follow up to ensure the timely supply of the existing SKUs and any new products introduced,
• Facilitate a working environment that fosters teamwork will the Extended
• Brand Team members (Trio) to ensure timely implementation of project plans.
• Work with Innovation unit to ensure right packaging innovation and new product introduction.
• Keep and maintain electronic compendium of brand facts
• Take ownership of brands and other assigned strategic functions that may relate to category

Education

• A very good first degree from a reputable University. An MBA is an added advantage

Experience

• 1-5 years working experience. Selling experience is an advantage a strong general business knowledge
• Insight into and understanding of consumer attitudes behavior and motivations.
• Good knowledge of the advertising media and marketing research disciplines.
• Sound technical knowledge With regard to relevant information for the NHD business

Remuneration
GlaxoSmithKline assures a great working experience in a stimulating and challenging environment.

Application Deadline
12th April, 2011

Application Method
Interested candidates should forward up-to-date resumes in Word format (•.doc) or (*.docx) to: ng.career@gsk.com indicating the role as the subject matter. Only electronic applications in the prescribed format will be considered. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.