Tuesday, August 21, 2012

UNILEVER FUTURE LEADERS PROGRAMME - GRADUATE MARKETING JOBS

Job Title Unilever Future Leaders Programme: Kenya 
Function Marketing 

Job Description 
How exactly do you make some of the UK’s most popular brands even more popular? How do you take products that in some cases have a 100-year heritage behind them and bring them bang up to date? What will you do?

Key Responsibilities 
Brand Development: The Body of Unilever marketing is made up of both brand development and brand building. Brand development is considered the head of the body. You will decide the strategic direction your brands will take in different markets. You will think of ways in which to
marry the needs of the market with the brand strengths and drive market development through the development of toolkits that are appropriate and implementable. Brand development allows you the opportunity to work with global teams in crafting brand and consumer strategies that will ultimately influence consumer behaviour toward your category and ultimately your brand. You will project lead innovation that is key for market growth and brand growth. This will allow you to work cross functionally and interact with people from different areas of expertise to deliver an innovation In full and on time Brand Building: This is where strategy comes to life through implementation. Brand building is the body of marketing. In brand building you are expected to treat your brand as a growing business. To this end you will understand your brand from a consumer/shopper and customer perspective. Here you will take the brand toolkit and make it come alive in your market. You will work closely with shopper and consumer insights to find the sweet spot that works for your brand. You will explore different channels in which to explode your brand messaging. You will also work closely with your customer team in developing activation that is tailored by retailer and that will assist you in growing your brand share and volumes. You will also project lead innovation that is delivered by your brand development team, along you to work cross- functionally. As part of your development you will also experience Customer Development i.e. taking our brands to market by partnering with trade i.e. Nakumatt, Uchumi, Tuskys etc. Here you become the face of Unilever amongst our customers i.e. traders, retailers & wholesalers.

Qualifications 
Minimum requirement Bachelors degree with any discipline. We have a preference for BCom, BBS degrees.

Travel Required 25% - 50%

Removal Date 13-Nov-2012

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