Channel Marketing/Outlet Manager at Michael Stevens Consulting - Abuja

Michael Stevens Consulting - Our Client is a well known manufacturing brand and a market leader in the Information Technology industry in Nigeria.

We are currently seeking to employ suitably qualified candidate to fill the position below:

Job Title: Channel Marketing/Outlet Manager

Location: Abuja

Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing, driving and implementing channel marketing activity for selected groups of channels/outlets.
• Design and develop route channels to market the various products
• Develop and oversee the marketing plan to drive various products in specific channels/outlets within the organization.
• Implement channel campaigns in order to expand market share and pursue aggressive growth targets.
• Work closely with all aspects of the business to gather product and channel insights.
• Work closely with the product and corporate marketing teams to support brand development and experiential activities.
• Utilize data and shopper insights to provide recommendations to drive category distribution and market share
• Oversee day to day channel operations in assigned outlets.
• Understand changing and differing priorities depending on territories and how these impact channel marketing.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Degree in the Social Sciences or any other relevant area
• Professional qualifications is desirable
• At least 5 years experience working as a channel marketing manager would be a strong advantage.
• Strong analytical and evaluation ability
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Influencing and negotiation ability
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Strong team player who is able to work effectively with diverse client groups
• Past experience managing marketing budgets ideally within a channel marketing setting.
• A strong understanding of the distribution channels for the industry.
• Project management experience would be a definite advantage
• The ability to manage small teams of people and influence senior staff is essential.

Application Closing Date
10th May, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's to: [email protected] using the role applied for as the subject of the mail

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.