Activation Manager in a Multinational Diary Company

Hamilton Lloyd and Associates - Our client is a multinational diary company with product sales for over 100 countries. The company employs 19,000 people in 25 countries in key regions such as: Europe, Asia and Africa. Due to expansion processes in the Nigerian operations, they are looking to fill the position of an Activation Manager.

Job Title: Activation Manager

Location: Lagos

Role Summary:
This role supports the total commercial team by achieving the specific targets on growth, profit and brand awareness.

Key Accountabilities: Able to understand and translate strategy into activation plans Sales & Distribution(Developing Outlets and channels) in general trade Create and implement brand activation that result into sales growth Activation and promotion strategies, excellent execution of activation campaigns Increase Innovation rate in activation.Requirement: MSc, MBA degree (business administration, marketing, statistics) B.Sc/HND degree in any discipline with minimum of second class lower degree/upper credit 5+years working experience in a commercial (branded) company. Experience working with brands, promotions; Experience in marketing, communications, activity planning, and brand activation. (for branded company) Experience in marketing, communications, activity planning, and brand activation. (for branded company) Marketing communications knowledge Knowledge of the general trade channel Working with communication agency’s Result driven Initiative and follow through, ‘getting things done’ Planning and organization Persuasive Communication, negotiation Creative Willingness to travel, 40% of timeApplication Closing Date
31st October 2013

Method of Application
Interested applicants to submit CV's to: nwadiuto@hamiltonlloydandassociates.com