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  • Posted: Oct 22, 2016
    Deadline: Oct 28, 2016
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    The Farmers Friend Saro AgroSciences Ltd the first company in the Group started out in 1991. Today it’s the leading marketer of Crop Protection Products in Nigeria & Ghana, committed to empowering Two Million Farmers within the next 5 years with superior agro-input (CPP, Seeds & Fertilizer) & Knowledge that will enable them increase thei...
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    Innovation Manager

    Job Description

    • The position of Innovation manager is a leadership and management position within Saro Consumer Goods Business.
    • The Innovation manager will be charged with developing and delivering new product plans - from ideation to commercialization, consistent with the mid-long term business plans and from clear Understanding of Target Consumers Tastes, Habits, Trends and Evolution.

    Primary Responsibilities

    • He/ She will undertake research and analysis to assess feasibility of the proposed innovations, assessing alignment to Saro Consumer Business strategy and demonstrating return on investment via Cost - benefit analysis and financial modelling that quantifies potential return on investment.
    • He /She will prepare comprehensive, realistic action plans (as per the agreed project methodology) for implementation within agreed expectations, timelines and budget and report regularly on progress against the action plans.
    • He/ She will ensure that required user testing plans and resources are in place to complete detailed User Acceptance Testing and Technical Trials.
    • He/ She will regularly evaluate the effectiveness of the project implementation against goals and objectives using a range of qualitative and quantitative measures.
    • He/ She will be responsible for developing innovation budgets in terms of ATL/ BTL, its prudent deployment and ensure that brand objectives are achieved.
    • He/ She will be responsible for determining consumer research objectives with regard to existing and new products, initiating market research and integrating research findings to product plans.
    • He/ She will work with R&D to formulate cost effective products in line with Saro Consumer Business objectives.
    • He/ She will prepare annual product development plans and oversee all innovation projects, tracking project progress, providing assistance and support to the Field Sales Teams and liaising with the SCB leaders to stay abreast of sponsor satisfaction.

    Special Abilities & Key Behavioral Competences

    • Dependability- Reliable, responsible and dependable
    • Analytical Thinking: Analysing information and using logic to address work related issues and problems
    • Attention to Details: Being careful about details and thorough in completing work task
    • Initiative: Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges
    • Integrity: Being honest and ethical
    • Leadership: Willingness to lead, take charge and offer opinions and direction
    • Ability to Travel at short notice and take multiple functions at the same time
    • Track Record of performance; Speed/Aggression, Accountability, Shared Mind-set, Accountability, Customers Connection, and Strategic Thinking

    Requirements

    • Courses/Qualification: BSc Marketing, Business Administration or Social Sciences. MBA will be an advantage
    • Relevant Experience: Over 6 years Marketing/Innovation experience in a top rated FMCG companies
    • Required Age: 28 - 35 years

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications and CV's to vacancy@saroafrica.com.ng

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