Product Manager

Job Summary

• The Product Manager will oversee the development, positioning, pricing, profitability, and market growth of Kwati Nigeria Ltd's sugar product portfolio.
• The role is responsible for identifying market opportunities, managing product lifecycles, driving product innovation, and ensuring products meet customer needs while achieving business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement product strategies for sugar products.
• Manage the product lifecycle from development to market launch.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis.
• Develop pricing and product positioning strategies.
• Monitor product performance, sales, and profitability.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Production, Quality Control, and Supply Chain teams.
• Drive product improvements, packaging innovations, and new product development.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare product performance reports and recommendations.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Economics, Food Science, Agribusiness, Industrial Management, or a related field.
• MBA or Master's Degree is an added advantage.

Experience:

• 6–10 years' experience in Product Management, Brand Management, Category Management, or Commercial Management.
• Experience in FMCG, food manufacturing, sugar, beverages, or consumer goods industries is preferred.
• Proven track record of successfully managing and growing product portfolios.

Professional Certifications Preferred:

• Certified Product Manager CPM
• Project Management Professional PMP
• Chartered Institute of Marketing CIM
• Nigerian Institute of Marketing of Nigeria NIMN
• PRINCE2 Practitioner
• Certified Supply Chain Professional CSCP

Other Requirements:

• Strong understanding of the Nigerian FMCG market.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and reporting tools.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects.
• Willingness to travel nationwide when required.
• High level of integrity, innovation, and result orientation.
• Strong commercial and business acumen.

Required Skills:

• Product Management
• Market Research & Analysis
• Product Pricing & Profitability Management
• Brand & Portfolio Management
• Data Analysis and Reporting
• Strategic Thinking
• Commercial Acumen
• Project Management
• Leadership and Stakeholder Management
• Strong Communication and Negotiation Skills.