Product Manager at eRecruiter Nigeria

Details:
Our client is a multinational retail chain organization specializing in household and consumer goods including cosmetics, stationery, toys, and kitchenware. It has been expanding globally since its establishment and have opened more than 1,800 stores around the world. They also created a new business style, which combines fashion and leisure together, becoming the main force in the department stores and shopping centers with catering, fast fashion clothing and entertainment industries. They currently have an opening for Product Manager.

Job Profile
The Product Manager is responsible and accountable for supply chain, quality control, inventory management and forecasting, and new product development in collaboration with the sales and marketing department.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyzing the marketplace and design product strategy based on product range
• Searching for and capitalizing on new product opportunities
• Manages positioning and branding for the product range
• Developing product launch programmes
• Managing new products projects from start to end
• Understanding the marketplace and customer needs in order to advice in product development
• Working closely with the sales and marketing departments to develop sales and marketing strategy
• Work collaboratively with Sales, R&D, Marketing and the Finance business units to forecast inventory requirements

Key Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years experience in a management position within the FMCG sector is a must
• Experience developing product marketing and retail pricing strategies
• Proven track record in sales and established strong networks within the FMCG sector
• In depth understanding of the retail sector
• Supply Chain knowledge
• Ability to analyze and predict market trends
• Experience in working with and managing a team
• Proficiency in customer relation and communication skills