Consumer Marketing Manager: Africa – African Hair Care (Kenya)

About Philips: 
Philips is a multinational company with activities in healthcare, lighting and consumer life style. Philips is a public company listed at the New York and Amsterdam stock exchange. Philips is active in more than 100 countries around the globe. It‘s headquarters are in the Netherlands. 
 
About Philips Africa: 
Philips Africa comprises all 54 countries of Africa, from the Cape to Cairo, and from the Atlantic to the Indian Ocean. Philips Africa is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa and it has presence in seven other African countries, in the cities of Accra, Algiers, Casablanca, Cairo, Lagos, Nairobi and Tunis. Philips Africa is definitely one of the growth drivers for Philips. 
Job title:  Consumer Marketing Manager: Africa – African Hair Care 
As Consumer Marketing Manager African Hair care you are offered an attractive balance of strategic thinking and hands-on activity in an international business environment while taking initial ideas through to product development and market introduction. 
 
Your responsibilities 
As Consumer Marketing Manager, you will drive the definition, development and introduction of products that bring ever-more rewarding and enjoyable experiences to consumers by meeting their needs. You will translate in-depth market-, consumer-, shopper insights, as well as competitive analyses into winning concepts by defining product positioning. You will drive consumer and shopper research to identify and optimize the winning concepts, to integrate these new concepts into strategic product roadmaps, and develop and bring the concept from idea to market. Specifically in this role you will:
Steer the integral product development (IPD) process from start to end, taking initial ideas through to product development and market introduction. 
Interact with various disciplines including Innovation, Technology & Development departments, internal and external Design agencies, manufacturing units or external suppliers, marketing management, marketing communication and international sales organizations. 
Help to extend the lifecycle of existing products by contributing with your marketing views.
Interact on a regular basis with our marketing teams in the pan-African market and ensure a successful product launch that fits with the local market needs. 
 
 
Your team 
You will be part of the Philips Africa Innovation Hub. You will be working in a network of various stakeholders based in South Africa (marketing team), Kenya (headquarter of Philips Africa Innovation Hub), the Netherlands (e.g., consumer marketing team, central communication team, market intelligence specialists), I&D in Hong Kong and local marketing/sales teams in other countries where African Haircare is relevant (e.g., marketing specialists, key account managers).
 
Our offer 
We welcome you to a challenging, innovative environment with great opportunities for you to explore. This position offers excellent potential for rapid career advancement, with successful candidates likely to move up to more senior positions in the Philips organization. 
 
We are looking for  
BSc or MSc Degree in Marketing or related field is a must. If this is paired with an MBA it will give a strong advantage.
Min. 2-3 years of work experience in a product development / management role within a consumer-oriented product company.
Knowledge of the dynamics of marketing / brand management of consumer / beauty products including life cycle management. Experience with African haircare appliances for females is a strong advantage.
Proven track record with global consumer / retail brands with a demonstrated ability to work with multiple and diverse markets. 
Strong project management skills.
Ability to collaborate easily with, I&D, Design, local marketing and sales teams, and create network within the organization.
 
Employment Equity 
The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process.  As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.  Only apply for this role if you are Kenyan National or have the legal right to work in the Republic of Kenya. .

Consumer Marketing Manager: Africa – African Hair Care (Kenya)