Consumer Insight & Projects Manager at PZ Cussons 

JOB TITLE: Consumer Insight & Projects Manager

JOB LOCATION: Nigeria Head Office

JOB DETAILS:

• Identify, Manage Consumer Insights and Drive Innovations towards business objectives.
• The Business requires a manager who will drive Business growth through deep Consumer, Customer, and market understanding that inform strong strategy for the Brands as well as manage multiple new product development projects from ideation to launch.

Principal Accountabilities

• Drive and manage Marketing research towards uncovering insights to deliver business goals.
• Monitor data on trends on Consumer behaviour, Market and Competition and advise the business as appropriate; proactively provide a comprehensive view of the Consumer, Customer, Market and our Brands
• Manage all aspects of research, including partnering with key stakeholders to frame problems, briefing, designing research methodologies, implementing high-quality data collection, and analysing results.
• Translate research findings into clear and actionable insights through thoughtful data collection, in-depth analysis, sharp observations, smart story-telling, and compelling presentations.
• Relationship management with partners (agencies) on research. Will be a point of contact/owner for a wide variety of marketing data sources.
• Identify, manage and develop new product initiatives in line with Business goals
• Manage and oversee multiple development projects from initial concept to launch via the in-house process.
• Ensure effective communication across relevant stakeholders regarding requirements actions and timelines to deliver new product development initiatives
• Coach and mentor project managers at the Business unit level

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Needed

• A Degree in Social Sciences or related courses from a reputable university.
• A Post Graduate degree in related field/s would be a plus.
• Project management qualifications would be a plus
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a reputable research agency or experience of Consumer Insights and Project management within the FMCG industry.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking.
• Time management skills.
• Have excellent communication, interpersonal, reporting & presentation skills.
• Be a good team player.

HOW TO APPLY
To apply for the ongoing PZ CUSSONS job opening, visit the  APPLICATION PORTAL to submit your application!