Vacancies for the post of Business Development Manager and Brand Manager[/b]
An International FMCG Company requires suitable and qualified candidates to fill the positions stated above.

Requirements

•Clear understanding of markets, sales & distribution, competitor activity and consumer behavior in an FMCG context, especially the market of the assigned country
•Ability to work through business strategies and implement them successfully, while managing the associated change & people processes
•High standard of integrity with a passion for the brand and commitment to organizational values
•A successful experience in a similar position of leadership & accountability, with strong people management skills and the ability to lead, motivate & coach teams
•A minimum of 5 years experience in marketing & sales management in Ghana & other West African Countries
•A formal education / training in marketing management will be useful

Responsibilities
1.Drives and develops the annual strategic business plan process which includes the organization/structure, ATL campaign, the BTL activities (sampling, consumer collecting), the sports & events activities for the market. Prepares, together with the regional manager, the annual plans and the financial budgets / P&L in co-operation with the marketing and sales. 
2.Tracks competition and market developments to proactively adapt plans and strategic direction quickly & effectively
3.Implements processes and structures without creating too much bureaucracy. Identifies local synergies and opportunities to avoid multiplication of efforts and maintain an efficient usage of resources (people, funds, etc.). 
4.Recommends and implements innovative solutions, ideas, processes, and breakthrough marketing / sales activities which will further grow the per capita consumption and / or improve the organization / structure.

Method of Application
Intersted and qualified candidates should send a detailed CV to ayobami.afolabi@kimberly-ryan.net not later than 7 working days from the date of this posting.