Jobs Career Advice Signup
X

Send this job to a friend

X

Did you notice an error or suspect this job is scam? Tell us.

  • Posted: Feb 11, 2020
    Deadline: Feb 21, 2020
    • @gmail.com
    • @yahoo.com
    • @outlook.com
  • Never pay for any CBT, test or assessment as part of any recruitment process. When in doubt, contact us


    Read more about this company

     

    Head, Research & Product Development

    Duties and Responsibilities

    • The responsibilities of the Research & Product Development are inclusive of product vision, product strategy, product design, product development, and product marketing.
    • The responsibility is to build great products that avail sustainable value in terms of revenue and profits for the business.
    • Responsible for new product development and continuous quality improvement.
    • Conduct research into new businesses and evaluate their potentials.
    • Conduct regular research into readers’ opinions and bridge the knowledge gap between readers and the titles.
    • Facilitate effective exchange of information with the Business, Production, I.T, and other departments within the organization.
    • Stays aware of market development in the industry and the general economy as a whole.
    • Advises company clients, including direct involvement in product presentations to clients and other stakeholders.
    • Proactively suggest process optimization and develop other products for the company.
    • Propose improvements to company Quality Control System at all times.
    • Co-ordinates the functions of product design, product maintenance, and product improvement, ensuring that the product resonates with the consumers/clients and therefore, boosting the product appeal to the consumers/client and in turn increasing the consumer base and sales volume.
    • Establishing the methodologies and procedures for conducting research, design conceptualization, prototyping, and product development across the entire business department (Advert, Copy Sales, Distribution and Editorial departments.)
    • Conducting researches and analyses that lead to informed decision making on issues such as cost, utility, and timelines.

    Qualification and Experience

    • Minimum of a B.Sc or HND in Social or Management Sciences, MBA with specialisation in Marketing, Economics or Business Administration will be an added advantage
    • Minimum of 7 years practical experience with at least 3 years’ cognate experience in product management
    • At least membership of one professional body such as the National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria, Advertising Practitioners’ Council of Nigeria or others;
    • Proven working experience as Product Manager/Researcher.
    • Experience in identifying target audiences and devising campaigns that engage, inform and motivate

    Skills and Competencies:

    • Good planning and organisational skills;
    • Has good understanding of the following areas: Territory Management, Competitive Analysis, Sales Planning, Understanding the Customer, Product Development and Client relationships;
    • Able to create sales markets through a wide variety of channels, specifically business to consumer
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills;
    • Ability to develop and prepare business analyses and plans.
    • Computer literate and knowledgeable about Microsoft Office Suite;

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Daily Trust on career.dailytrust.com to apply

    Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.

  • Send your application

    View All Vacancies at Daily Trust Back To Home

Subscribe to Job Alert

 

Join our happy subscribers

 
 
Send your application through

GmailGmail YahoomailYahoomail