New Product Development Manager at EMEL

Job Requirements

• The New Product Developer’s role is responsible and accountable for the following areas:
• Create sales channel in the market
• Distribute products to our dealers
• Research on both new and existing products in the market
• Introduce new brand of products to our dealers
• Idea generation and screening
• Reviewing market performance for our brand of products
• Discover new market for our products

Qualifications

• HND/Graduate in Marketing/Economics with at least 6 years experience in research and product development of products. Experience Building Materials items will be an added advantage.
• Proficient IT Skills especially in Excel, Power Point and graphics.
• Fluent in spoken English and adept at written skills in English. Knowledge of local languages will be an added advantage. Must be articulate enough to interact effectively with China.
• Ideally, exposure of working within a multi-cultural environment with strong inter-personal skills. Must show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; treat people with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
• Strong written communication skills – report writing, presentations
• Must be willing to travel within Lagos and outstation markets.
• In order to be successful in this role, the candidate must be a self motivated, confident, enthusiastic and able to work independently with minimal supervision, be able to train and lead the team forward.
• Acts with honour and character – A person of high ethics and integrity who is direct and truthful but at the same time can keep confidences.