Deputy General Manager

Job Description : DEPUTY GM NIGERIA FOR AUTO · Develop and implement strategic marketing and sales plans to enhance the strength of our brand and achieve our growth targets. · Repositioning the marketing and sales department based on the current need as well as looking at the future demand. · Plan and oversee advertising and promotion activities. · Develop and recommend product positioning, packaging, pricing and channel strategy. · Direct sales forecasting activities. Prepare periodic sales report showing sales volume, potential sales, and areas of proposed client base expansion. · Introduce effective monitoring tools for the sales force in achieving sales targets with proper incentives schemes in place. · Work with channel partners to support their efforts. · Oversee monitoring of competitor products, sales and marketing activities. Adjust marketing strategy to meet changing market and competitive conditions. · Develop and oversee appropriate sales and marketing organizations. · Develop and manage sales and marketing operating budgets. Monitor the return on marketing program investments. · Drive the products development team with cross functional members in conceptualizing, designing and introducing new products in the market backed by full promo campaigns to make the new products launch successful. · Introduce brand profitability concept with the assistance of Finance department in judging the health of individual brands with taking corrective actions in improving the situation. · Update the Management on a quarterly basis on companys brand positioning, market share, market reach, competition, future marketing plan etc. Desired Candidate Profile Candidate must have credible experience in the two wheeler/ automotive industry either vehicle or motorcycle. Must be results orientated, ambitious, dynamic and determined. · Leadership at Middle managerial level · Ability to adapt to ever changing market environment in Nigeria · Ability to unlearn and learn · Business development and channel management Skills · Operational management and performance · Strategic planning in sales and marketing · Administration - Implementing controls, SOPs, evaluation and reporting · Budgeting/ cost control/ P&L management · Young - ideally 35-42 age range · Confident - articulate, positive, determined, clear communication, decisive · Strong communications skills good at briefing, reporting, liaison with manufacturer, principals, management and other departments

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