JOB PURPOSE<\/p>\n
\tTo direct the development of marketing plans for the Category (*note : category refers to the products\/brands to be defined by the Company that the MM will be responsible for) and after agreement, direct the implementation of short and long term marketing plans which will provide for the achievement of the company\u2019s objectives of growth and profitability.<\/p>\n
ACTIVITIES OF THE JOB HOLDER<\/p>\n
\tProvide first level of Management supervision\/direction of Category Activities.
\n\tAssign priorities within the category and ensure timeous completion of projects.
\n\tTrain and develop group personnel to ensure continued career progression.
\n\tProvide management with assessments of subordinates progress and recommend appropriate action to improve overall efficiency within the category where necessary.
\n\tReview and agree marketing projects to present to Management and\/or implementation.<\/p>\n
Review the following periodical reports:<\/p>\n
\tMedia and promotional proposals, plans and budgets
\n\tMedia and promotional forward estimates prior to input for financial estimating;
\n\tQuantity estimates prior to presentation to Management;
\n\tDrafting and finalizing proposals, including agency creative proposals, packaging design proposals and research briefs and proposals.
\n\tAnalysis of research data, including Nielsens
\n\tPreparation and distribution of monthly reports<\/p>\n
Liaise with the following departments regularly:<\/p>\n
\tBrand Accounting on financial aspects of the category;
\n\tTechnical\/Packaging\/Planning\/Legal departments on all aspects relating to product introductions, changes and improvements;
\n\tPurchasing\/Planning departments on production planning and quality control;
\n\tSales department on all matters affecting sales, pricing and distribution of the brands.
\n\tPreparation of all elements of the Profit and Loss statement for Management approval prior to Budget\/Business Review.
\n\tPreparation and development of Category strategic plans for approval by the Marketing Director.
\n\tDirect the implementation of approved strategies.
\n\tDirect the detailed planning of product launches and re-launches.
\n\tEnsure prompt and tactful responses to trade and consumer queries.
\n\tRecommend and review pricing strategies and price increase proposals prior to Management approval.
\n\tEnsure Management is kept up to date on all important group activities.
\n\tRecommend means to achieve Company profit objectives for the Category
\n\tAssist with general running and co-ordination of the Marketing Department e.g. Co-ordinating trade visits, training sessions, evaluating potential Promotion Agencies, Advertising Agency reviews.<\/p>\n
RESULTS OF WORK<\/p>\n
\tAchievement of agreed volume, value, contribution and market share objectives of your Category
\n\tManage the execution of agreed marketing plans short and long term within defined budgetry parameters in pursuit of category objectives.
\n\tEnsure top management is kept up to date on all key marketing activities.
\n\tEnsure Product Managers convey important product related information to the sales force.
\n\tManage and assist in the development of New Products within your Category, that can be manufactured at a cost and quality to ensure suitable or increased contribution to Company profits.
\n\tManage the day to day business of the Product\/Marketing Department.
\n\tDevelop all Personnel as Managers and Marketers by delegating responsibility and accountability for key marketing activities<\/p>\n
INTERNAL CONTACTS<\/p>\n
\tImmediate Superior (Oral Care, Director) regularly to fulfil functions outlined under \u201cActivities of Job Holder\u201d;
\n\tImmediate Subordinates daily to ensure fulfilment of their duties;
\n\tGeneral Sales Manager \/ Country General to discuss sales problems\/opportunities and promotional ideas
\n\tManufacturing Director\/Planning Manager\/Technical Manager\/Brand Accountant regularly to manage Group Activities;
\n\tGeneral Manager, as required, to present projects for approval.<\/p>\n
EXTERNAL CONTACTS<\/p>\n
\tAgency Account Management to review and approve creative media proposals prior to submission;
\n\tPromotional Agencies to review plans\/proposals prior to submission;
\n\tMarket Research Personnel to review research results\/plans
\n\tTrade suppliers of packaging and print material to resolve problems in quality and artwork.
\n\tMedia Buying Company to confirm Media plans, budgets, implementation and controls<\/p>\n
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS<\/p>\n
\tMinimum of three year post-matric qualification in the Marketing field, with Honours and Masters degree Advantageous
\n\tNeeds to have fulfilled Product Management functions in a variety of categories to gain breadth of experience required to manage a category in addition to a good understanding of company procedures for a minimum of 6 years
\n\tPeople Manager experience and capability building\u00a0<\/p>\n
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tThe job requires leadership capability and maturity to lead and manage a team. \u00a0
\n\tMust be able to motivate and develop subordinates. \u00a0
\n\tMust be capable of strategic insight to develop long term marketing plans. \u00a0
\n\tMust exhibit an ability to withstand high pressure situations. \u00a0Must be able to both develop and present marketing plans to subordinates and superiors.<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( http:\/\/www.colgatepalmolive.com ) or<\/p>\n
jobs.colgate.com<\/p>\n
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