Job Description
Nestlé Kenya Limited was established in and is wholly owned by the Nestlé Group.Nestlé Kenya plays a strategic role as part of the Nestlé Equatorial African Region.
The Nairobi factory supplies products tothe local market, in addition to exporting to some EAC, COMESA and European markets.
Assistant Brand Manager – Nutrition
Key Responsibilities:
Assist the Brand Manager in implementing short, and long term corporate objectives, policies and strategies and regularly review these objectives.Assist with product introductions, communication development and implementation of promotional plans timeouslyAct effectively on all matters related to brand management, in keeping with the standards and ideals.Assist with monitoring and controlling of brand budgetsConstantly liaise with sales management to maintain awareness on market situations, potential threats and opportunities, and undertake regular visits to the market place and sales Regions for this purpose.Assist the Brand Manager with liaising with relevant factory planning, purchasing personnel and any other relevant departments in order to ensure the development of products in line with marketing objectives, plans and timetables.Gathering and interpretation of competitor intelligenceLiaise with internal and external stakeholders to identify and define project requirements, scope and objectivesAssist in preparing project proposals, timeframes, schedules and budget Key Requirements
Commercial Degree12-18 months classical marketing experience in a multinational FMCG / Pharmaceutical environmentStrong Project Management skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsSolid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skillsFinancial awareness and P&L awarenessAnalytical skillsData collection / research of market, data analysis and interpretation