Marketing Manager - Cosmetics
- Full-time
Company Description
Our client is the number one cosmetics company in world, it takes trends from the catwalk to the sidewalk, empowering women to make a statement, explore new looks, and flaunt their own creativity and individuality. Inspired by confident, accomplished women, The brand gives you scientifically-advanced formulas, revolutionary textures and up-to-the-minute, trendsetting shades effortlessly, affordably, beautifully. They are looking for a Marketing Manager to join their team.
Job Description
· Manages the design and execution of complex consumer research initiatives for a line of business (cosmetics & fragrances) across multiple brands.
· Identifies and translates consumer needs, insights and behavior to guide brand strategy, communication, and innovation.
· Assists in the development of annual strategic and tactical research plans to address business goals.
· Works closely with marketing teams, global marketing organizations, advertising agencies, sales to build consensus for research priorities.
· Manages research budget and project costs.
· Represents the voice of the consumer within the organization; presents research findings and implications.
Qualifications
· Degree or Diploma in Marketing
· 3-5 Years of market research experience including study design and analysis and a comprehensive understanding of custom market research methods, and experience in or high level of familiarity with syndicated methods.
· MUST have experience in the cosmetic industry
· Social media and events management experience
· Strong analytic abilities in qualitative and quantitative research are required.
· Must be able to thrive within a rapidly changing business environment and be able to effectively navigate and manage ambiguity.
· Must have exceptional project management skills; the ability to manage multiple projects with shifting and conflicting priorities and deadlines.
· Must have excellent vendor management skills; this includes exploring new suppliers, and research techniques.
· Excellent presentation skills.
Additional Information
Candidates who currently stay in Nairobi are encouraged to apply as interviews will be held in Nairobi.
Deadline: 30th Oct 2016
We are located on 4th floor, Kipro centre in Westlands, Nairobi