Senior Brand Manager, Beverages and Biscuits, West Africa

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.

Working with cross-functional and regional teams, you implement a portfolio strategy that is aligned with the brand vision to drive sustainable growth. You support profit and loss management and future business development plans and objectives including new product development and platform opportunities.

How You Will Contribute

Working with other internal stakeholders, you will support the brand portfolio strategy and priorities to enable consumer-centric brand portfolio growth. You will develop annual plans, setting objectives and allocating resources. In addition, you will offer recommendations for integrated commercial plans, develop and execute marketing plans that deliver on revenue and profit forecasts, and share objectives. Based on your deep consumer insights and brand positioning, you will develop and implement integrated marketing communications and 360 degree campaigns.

What You Will Bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:

• Consumer behavior, preferably in the consumer goods sector in matrix environment
• Developing a seamless consumer experience
• Managing business objectives beyond brand and budget
• Analytics and creativity—a balance of commercial and strategic acumen
• Leading and influencing teams
• Communicating effectively, verbally and in writing, and executive presentation skills
• Markets with diverse economic environments a distinct advantage
  
  
  

What you need to know about this position:

This role will oversee the Beverage and Biscuits business in West Africa

Brands include Cadbury Bournvita, Hot chocolate, Richoco and one biscuit brand

What extra ingredients you will bring:

• Commercial and sales acumen
• A good creative approach or experience with building heritage brands building
• Practical experience with profitability improvement initiatives
• An inspirational yet grounded leadership stance to people management
  
  
  

Education / Certifications:

• BSc/BA in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• MSc/MA in Marketing or Business Administration is preferred.
  
  
  

Job specific requirements:

• Minimum of 5+ years in brand management, with at least one year at Senior brand management level, previous experience in sales or trade marketing/activations is a plus
• Proven track record of success in developing and executing marketing strategies and communication campaigns
• Significant experience in the consumer goods sector, particularly in food products, is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in marketing software and digital marketing platforms.
• Advanced skills in data analysis and market research.
• Strong understanding of branding, promotional strategies, and content creation.
• Exceptional communication (oral and written) and presentation skills.
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  
  
  

Travel requirements:

Job requires travel for market and project execution visits across Nigeria and Ghana.

Work schedule:

Hybrid 40-hour work week

No Relocation support available

Business Unit Summary

Mondelēz International’s Sub Saharan Africa Business Unit is made up of three key focus areas namely Southern Africa, West Africa and the Rest of Africa Markets. The Business Unit is home to approximately 1000 Makers and Bakers who strive to bring only the best quality and loved brands to our consumers. Mondelēz International in Sub Saharan Africa is proud to house global legacy brands including Cadbury Dairy Milk, Oreo, Halls and Bournvita, together with local jewels such as Cadbury LunchBar, Chappies, TomTom and Dentyne. The Business Unit’s Markets have consistently been awarded Top Employer certification, and has been recognised as a Top Employer in Africa.

Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type

Regular

Brand & Portfolio Management

Marketing