GlaxoSmithKline Current Job Opening: Brand Manager

  
GlaxoSmithKline is one of the world's leading research based pharmaceutical and healthcare companies. We have a challenging and inspiring mission to improve the quality of human life by enabling people to do more, feel better and live longer. With a firm foundation in science, we discover, develop, manufacture and distribute prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer healthcare products. In pursuance of our growth objectives opportunities now exist for bright, self-starting and talented young individuals to join our company as:

Job Title: BRAND MANAGER
Core Duties and Responsibilities
-Assist in the development of Market Activation Plans (MAPs) for brand in line with the agreed Growth Priorities and Brand Vision;

-Follow through Implementation of the brand plans and tracks the A& P utilization versus plan;

-Monitor activities reports of Media Monitoring Agency and ensure compliance report from Media Monitoring Agencies and Media;

-Independent are in conformity in the billing process;

-Initiate and monitor artwork approvals to ensure timely approvals of all artworks;

-Initiate and monitor Change Control I Deviation Reports to ensure prompt approvals;

-Manage the Promotional Materials for assigned brands to ensure timely placement of orders and receipts from;

-Suppliers, proper storage and deployment to the Field Force and avoidance of excess stock holding;

-Monitor Markel Research Agencies to ensure proper execution of marketing research projects;

-Work with Customer Marketing to ensure flawless execution of promotions;

-Forecast and follow up to ensure the timely supply of the existing SKUs and any new products introduced;

-Facilitate a working environment that fosters teamwork will the Extended;

-Brand Team members (Trio) to ensure timely implementation of project plans;

-Work with Innovation unit to ensure right packaging innovation and new product introduction;

-Keep and maintain electronic compendium of brand facts;

-Take ownership of brands and other assigned strategic functions that may relate to category.

Education

A very good first degree from a reputable University. An MBA is an added advantage.

Experience

-1-5 years working experience. Selling experience is an advantage a strong general business knowledge;

-Insight into and understanding of consumer attitudes behavior and motivations;

-Good knowledge of the advertising media and marketing research disciplines;

-Sound technical knowledge With regard to relevant information for the NHD business.

Remuneration

GlaxoSmithKline assures a great working experience in a stimulating and challenging environment.

Application Deadline: 12th April, 2011

Method of Application

Interested candidates should forward up-to-date resumes in Word format (•.doc) or (*.docx) to: ng.career@gsk.com indicating the role as the subject matter. Only electronic applications in the prescribed format will be considered. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.