About the job Senior Brand Manager
Job Title: Senior Brand Manager
Industry: FMCG – Personal Care / Oral Care
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
About Our Client
Our Client is a leading multinational FMCG manufacturing company with a strong presence in Nigeria and across international markets. The company operates a robust portfolio of personal care, oral care, and home care brands, combining global brand standards with strong local market execution.
About the Role
The Senior Brand Manager will have end-to-end responsibility for brand strategy, execution, and performance across one or more core product categories. The role requires a strong balance of strategic thinking, consumer insight, commercial acumen, and execution excellence within a fast-paced FMCG environment.
This role reports into senior commercial leadership and plays a key role in driving brand growth, market share, and profitability.
Key Responsibilities
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Own and drive brand strategy, positioning, and long-term growth plans
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Lead annual brand planning, budget management, and execution tracking
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Manage brand P&L elements including pricing, promotions, and trade spend
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Lead consumer insights, market research, and brand health tracking
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Develop and execute ATL, BTL, and digital marketing campaigns
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Collaborate with Sales, Trade Marketing, Supply Chain, and R&D teams
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Drive new product development (NPD) and product renovation initiatives
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Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and category performance
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Manage agencies and external partners (creative, media, research)
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Coach and mentor junior brand/marketing team members
Requirements & Qualifications
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Bachelors degree in Marketing, Business, or related field
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8–12 years experience in FMCG marketing, with 3–5 years at Brand Manager / Senior Brand Manager level
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Strong experience in personal care, oral care, hair care, or related FMCG categories
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Proven track record of managing large brands and marketing budgets
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Strong understanding of consumer insights, brand equity, and go-to-market strategy
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Experience working in a multinational FMCG organization is highly preferred
Key Competencies
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Brand Strategy & Positioning
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P&L & Commercial Acumen
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Consumer & Market Insight
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Campaign Development & Execution
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Cross-functional Leadership
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Innovation & NPD Management
Why Join Our Client
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Opportunity to lead high-impact FMCG brands
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Exposure to global brand frameworks and systems
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Strong