Head of Marketing (HOM)

Job Summary

The HOM’s role is strategically positioned to envision and develop the company’s marketing Dept to deliver on the mission and vision of the company in Nigeria and other geographies.
He/she has the overall responsibility of positioning, creating, capturing and sustaining values for the company through planning and implementation of consumer centric plans.
The HOM will coordinate all field demonstrations activities, sales promotions, media and technology based advertisement, agro dealer’s development and product loyalty programs thereby entrenching and positioning the Seed Co brand as the seed of choice for increased productivity.

The incumbent will also:

Oversee product deployment and targeting.
Provide leadership and management to marketing team.
Conduct market research and optimize opportunities
Champion the commercial bits of new products developments/launches market research, revenue & expenditure
Maintain Budgets, ROI, P&L projections e.t.c.
New Customers’ acquisition and retention strategies
Vendors and Agencies management.
Creatively manage Agencies & Vendors
Formulate sales policies & procedures

Qualification and Expertise

At least a MBA/MSc in Marketing or related studies; Computer literacy
At least 5 years’ experience working in a fast moving marketing outfit
Knowledge of commodities marketing, route to market, and products promotion
Market Information Gathering, data analysis and result presentation
Communication skills are essential.
Required Age: 30 – 35 years

Special Abilities & Key Behavioral Competences:

Dependability- Reliable, responsible and dependable
Analytical Thinking: Analysing information and using logic to address work related issues and problems
Attention to Details: Being careful about details and thorough in completing work task
Initiative: Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges
Integrity: Being honest and ethical
Leadership: Willingness to lead, take charge and offer opinions and direction
Ability to Travel at short notice and take multiple functions at the same time
Track Record of performance; Speed/Aggression, Accountability, Shared Mind-set, Accountability, Customers Connection, and Strategic Thinking

Applicants should send their Curriculum Vitae electronically using their Location & Position applied for as the subject of the mail to: Vacancy@saroafrica.com.ng Note: Kindly use job Title and Location as Mail Subject.

Apply via :

Vacancy@saroafrica.com.ng