Nestlé Ghana Ltd Recruitment for Category Management Manager

Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for Nestlé Ghana Ltd Recruitment for Category Management Manager. Nestlé Ghana Recruitment application deadline is not stated.

Position Summary

Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest food and Beverage Company in the world. At our very core, we are a human company driven by our purpose to enhance the quality of life and contribute to a healthier future.

Nestlé Ghana Ltd is currently looking for a Category Development Manager to support the Category Manager in managing the category in the cluster. You will support the category with effective planning and implementation of the Integrated Commercial Plan (with focus on Category plans) in order to generate strong business results for the category.

A day in the life of…

Execution of duties towards the achievement of the category plan for the year
Supporting the Category Manager to achieve NNS/RIG/OG/OP1 objectives at country level for the category
Accurate preparation of the data and inputs for the monthly business planning meetings
Assisting the Category Manager to ensure that pricing is in line with the validated pricing strategy in the category plan and making recommendations when required on pricing to consumers and defining the desired relative pricing
Supporting the organization and following up on all activities and events for the category.
Managing sampling activities and proper execution specific to the category
Understanding the impact of the Product Fixed Marketing Expenses spend on the Profit & Loss of the category and tracking the brand’s performance and health
Ensuring all consumer activities and events are consistent with defined marketing and brand strategy
Ensuring proper pre and post evaluation of activities – activations etc. and providing actionable insights/learnings for future activities
Execution of New Product Development launch plans developed by the Marketing Manager

What Will Make You Successful?

3-5 years Commercial experience
Knowledge and Understanding of financial statements (.e.g. P &L ) and its impact on the category
Knowledge of Category Brands, Shoppers, Consumers and the Category Competitive Landscape
Basic knowledge of Research methodology
Sales experience is an added advantage
Experience in working with cross functional teams
Good communication skills
Minimum bachelor’s degree