BM Vanish at Reckitt

About the role

• Are you ready to be at the forefront of Brand Innovation? Reckitt is looking for an energetic Brand Manager with a Knack to strategy development and passion for growth.To elevate our Vanish brand to new heights by immersing yourself in consumer insights and market trends, shaping the future of our products with your innovative ideas. As a key player in our marketing team, you'll have the opportunity to develop and implement strategies that resonate with local consumers, bring them to life through innovation and communication offline and online and generate strong sustainable business results. The position reports to Category Manager Hygiene Marketing, who reports into the Marketing Director for Africa. We offer the opportunity to shape the shopping expirience for millions and transform our products . Play a pivotal role in our companys future and watch your career soar new heaights alongside the brands elevate.

Your responsibilities
In summary, you'll:

• Leads the development of brand strategy with marketing excellence. Ensure brand strategy is translated brand plans that deliver strong brand performance and brand health.
• Contributes to the building and development of innovation and renovation pipelines. Applies efficient, effective, and flawless Project Management to Innovation & Renovation (I&R) projects in partnership with Consumer Insights, R&D, Finance, Trade Marketing and Sales.
• Consistently analyses brand performance KPIs (Net revenue, Gross Margin, Market Share, Penetration and Brand Health tracking). Translates them into actionable business opportunities in the form of business development initiatives (BDIs) and new product launches (NPDs)
• Understands the omnichannel environment and contributes to the creation of attractive and rewarding brand experiences across the consumer engagement funnel.
• Accountable for tracking marketing budget and demonstrates understanding of the impact of Marketing, Trade investments and other P&L elements on the brand.
• Works in partnership with communication agencies and ensures all brand communications contribute to enhancing the brand’s equity and company's reputation.

The experience we're looking for

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in business management and marketing with excellent record of accomplishment
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience within the FMCG environment.
• Well-honed strategic thinking and decision-making capabilities
• A thorough grasp of consumer behavior, market trends, competitive analysis and ability to leverage insights into brand development and/or activation strategies.

The skills for success

• Data Analysis, Ecommerce, Adaptability and Innovation, Social Media, Ecommerce data, Digital Marketing Expertise, E-commerce Platforms, FMCG/Consumer Health Experience, Brand Management, Project Management, Analysing sales, Customer Relationship Management (CRM).