Category Manager at Perfetti Van Melle Nigeria Limited

Category Manager at Perfetti Van Melle Nigeria Limited - April 7, 2026

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Category Manager at Perfetti Van Melle Nigeria Limited ⏲ Apr 7, 2026, 9:21 PM ⋕ View all Manufacturing & Production jobs

Perfetti Van Melle Nigeria Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Perfetti Van Melle group, one of the worlds largest manufacturers and distributors of confectionery and chewing gum, creating imaginative products and brands that are enjoyed in over 150 countries.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

 

Job Title:  Category Manager

Location:  Lagos

What You Will Do

Drive the implementation of the marketing strategy for the company in line with objectives

Prepare the Annual Country & Brand Plans for the Marketing Function and obtain the Marketing Director’s approval

Lead responsibility for brand management and corporate identity

Maintain effective internal communications to ensure that all relevant company functions are kept informed of marketing objectives

Develop new brand communication in close liaison with Group Marketing

Ensure the company Advertising and Promotion Policy & Budgets are adhered to

After approval, implement in the most effective and cost beneficial manner achieving the strategic objectives

Determine the need, objectives and actions for both consumer and customer (pull & push) promotions and develop programs to achieve the said specific goals. Plan, coordinate and implementing promotional campaigns with Sales Activities.

Provide periodic information to measure volume and share growth against the plan and pro-actively recommend revisions

Maintain market intelligence of competitor’s activities, their dealer, consumer and customer promotions, new launches and recommend line of action

Plan and execute the Marketing Operations under strict Budgetary Controls

Drive innovation agenda based on changing consumer trends & agreed long-term plans

Work closely with design agencies and assisting with new product launche

Our Perfect Candidate

Knowledge & Experience:

8 - 10 years within multi-national or other major FMCG company of substantial size and turnover with a balanced mix of hands-on Sales & Brand Management/Marketing experience preferably in the F&B sector

Experience working with & successfully managing 3rd party agencies / strategic partners

Budgetary & cost control management

Competitive intelligence & insights

Strong Project Management skills and experience

NPD.

Sound knowledge of Nigerian media landscape and consumers

Experience of having developed new & effective communication materials including TV copies

Able to demonstrate success in developing & leading teams

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