Brand Manager – Semolina at Olam Agri


Olam Nigeria Limited

Olam Agri is a market-leading, differentiated food, feed, and fiber agri-business with a global origination footprint, processing capabilities, and deep understanding of market needs built over 33 years. With a strong presence in high-growth emerging markets and products across grains & oilseeds, animal feed & protein, rice, edible oils, specialty grains & seeds, cotton, wood products, rubber and commodity financial services.

Olam Agri is at the heart of global food and agri-trade flows with more than 40 million MT in volume traded annually. Focused on transforming food, feed and fiber for a more sustainable future, it aims at creating value for customers, enabling farming communities to prosper sustainably, and strive for a food-secure future.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Brand Manager – Semolina

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description

  • Develop deep, actionable consumer insights on brand, competition, usage and attitudes, and leisure pursuits.
  • Based on sound consumer insight and strategy defined by the business, prepare 360 degree plans for market to generate demand for the brands assigned and achieve market share targets.
  • Help develop consumer validated winning communication for the brands assigned.
  • Ensure consistency of communication and adherence to the Brand Pyramids in various touchpoints by all.
  • Ensure execution of brand plans on time and budget.
  • Management of external agencies to deliver the best creative output and on-time execution.
  • Understand how consumers assimilate media & Implement efficient media planning & buying.
  • Ensure effective management of internal and external research projects using the right tools and techniques.
  • Manage the development of pack design (new/ changes).
  • Drive innovations in existing and new areas following the stage-gate methodology. Ensure an 18 month rolling Rhythm Chart.
  • Help with Trade Marketing Requirements.
  • From the product ‘point of view’ ensure that targeted GCs are maintained & higher GC products develop consumer franchise.

Key Deliverables

  • Drive: MKT SHARE, NET CONTRIBUTION, TOMA
  • Develop & Implement brand plans on time and budget
  • Help develop Brand Architecture & Pyramids
  • Develop a repository of consumer understanding & insights : Conversion to concepts
  • Develop the innovation pipeline

Requirements

  • MBA or other relevant certification is a plus
  • Job experience: 5 years minimum experience in Brand Management
  • Strong oral and written communication skills as well as presentation skills
  • Goal-oriented and results-driven with a creative mindset.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online