2026-KDH-1924 - Junior Marketing Manager H/F

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 06:45:17 Z

Function : Marketing/Marketing Fragrances
Contract : Permanent contract
Position description :
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB MANE is seeking a strategic, growth-oriented Junior Marketing Manager to take end-to-end ownership of our B2B Marketing and Consumer Insights function for the Home Care category (including Fabric Care, Air Care, and Surface Care) across West Africa. The core objective of this role is to analyze market shifts, track competitor landscapes, and translate consumer data into high-impact product concepts and proactive client pitches that drive business development for our Home Care partners. In addition to dedicated category management, this role holds a vital cross-border mandate as the Global SSA Home Care Strategy & Commercial Assets Captain, driving regional category readiness and serving as a collaborative pillar for our Sub-Saharan Africa marketing ecosystem. SCOPE OF JOB Independence (Finance) •Contribute to reach our Sales budget objective •Collaborate to define Marketing and consumer insights budget – West Africa Region •Respect Marketing and Consumer insights budget •Support, in collaboration with Sales Team, sponsorships actions as well as special events with defined partners & clients Category Management & Client Centricity (Home Care & Fabric Care) •Proactive Pipeline Support: Partner closely with the Commercial, Fragrance Development (FDM), and Technical teams to design tailored, data-backed product presentations and proactive pitches for key regional consumer goods accounts. •Market Opportunity Mapping: Analyze marketplace indicators, monitor macroeconomic trends, and execute Gap Analyses to identify emerging commercial spaces and new product ideas for our clients. •Client Workshops & Events: Manage local marketing communication plans and lead the organization of client workshops, interactive scent masterclasses, and regional product exhibitions. Build a local and international research network (internal & external) Consumer Insight & Research •Project Execution: Lead quantitative and qualitative consumer research projects to resolve customer briefs, handling questionnaire design, fieldwork monitoring, data analysis, and insight charting. •Collaborate with EMEA Category Marketing teams •Analyse the market, customer diagnostics and makes recommendations to Sales Team •Follow international trends and make local recommendations on new concepts or opportunities •Methodology Innovation: Collaborate with global research networks to pilot new consumer testing methodologies and sensory approaches tailored to the regional market landscape.

VALUES, ETHICS & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: •Ability to operate in a privately owned and managed entity •Ethically driven to achieve business results. •Focus on sustainability to ensure business continuity. •Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and influence at all levels within the organisation. •Must be able to work independently and also as part of a team organisation and collaborate across the business. •Ability to work under pressure and make good decisions in pressurised situations. •Ability to hold all employees accountable to deliver on their required outputs. •A good communicator with the ability to read and write in English. •Upholds the company´s values, rules, and policies and lives the MANE Way: Passionate about our customers' needs, operating with a family culture of respect and trust, and maintaining the highest ethical standards within a professionally managed business environment. QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS LEVEL: •Marketing Management Qualification •Plus: At least 5 years in a marketing position with exposure to market research, innovation and new product development •Understanding of research methodologies adapted to culture, region, and country experience. •Network base of marketeers and consumer researchers internationally •Experience in managing Consumer insights studies and tools: Euromonitor, Mintel, Nielsen data etc. •Business tools management: Sales Dashboards, CRM (MAPLE) •People management •Networks (internal & external) Management •Communication and presentation skills •Willingness to travel throughout our SSA Region and abroad when needed, aligned with Business needs Please send your CV directly to Kelly HENDRICKS via email Kelly.HENDRICKS@mane.com

2026-KDH-1917 - Director Fragrances Nigeria H/F

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:19:31 Z

Function : Sales/Commercial Fragrances
Contract : Permanent contract
Position description :
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB: To lead the commercial activities of the Fragrances Consumer Goods division in the Nigerian market, ensuring profitable growth and the sustainable development of sales. The role also acts as a key link between the Nigerian team and regional management, supporting people-related and administrative matters in close collaboration with the Director Fragrances Sub-Saharan Africa. SCOPE OF JOB Customer Centricity Sales Management •Drive sales and business development for V. MANE FILS Nigeria under the supervision of the Director for the West African market. •Be accountable for achieving the country sales budget. •Translate the regional plan into a country-specific commercial strategy and define a local strategic plan for validation by Regional Management. •Implement and monitor the commercial strategy, ensuring that the required resources are in place to achieve objectives and identifying gaps where necessary. •Focus on key growth priorities, including must-win projects, talent recruitment, employee development, prospecting for new business opportunities, forecast accuracy, and follow-up on overdue receivables. •Lead and coordinate major projects in Nigeria in collaboration with the relevant Category Manager. •Manage communication within the local market. •Provide the regional / EMEA structure and Category Managers with all relevant market information, including customer, competitor, and product insights. •Develop a sustainable business in the market in line with company guidelines. •Identify and secure new business opportunities aligned with strategic plans, and escalate opportunities that fall outside the agreed plan to management. •Actively support the Global Accounts organisation in the market. •Actively support distributors and agents in the market. •Build and maintain strong relationships with key local customers. •Report results and analyses to regional management on a weekly and monthly basis. Independence (Finance) •Monitor overdue debtors and contribute to the setting of credit policies in line with direct management guidance, company policies, and procedures. •Ensure compliance with corporate rules, including environment, ethics, and best practices. •Manage the expense budget in line with regional management guidelines and MANE best practices. •Support administrative and financial processes in coordination with the Fragrance Director Sub-Saharan Africa.

VALUES, ETHICS & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES •Ability to operate in a privately owned and managed entity •Ethically driven to achieve business results. •Focus on sustainability to ensure business continuity. •Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and influence at all levels within the organisation. •Must be able to work independently and as part of a team organisation and collaborate across the business. •Ability to work under pressure and make good decisions in pressurised situations. •Ability to hold all employees accountable to deliver on their required outputs. •A good communicator with the ability to read and write in English. •Upholds the company´s values, rules, and policies and lives the MANE Way: Passionate about our customers' needs, operating with a family culture of respect and trust, and maintaining the highest ethical standards within a professionally managed business environment. QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS LEVEL •Business School qualification or Master's Degree in Business, Management, or a related field. •Minimum of 7 years' experience in International Business Development within FMCG, either in a brand-owner environment or a Fragrance house. •Good knowledge of the FMCG market. •Strong knowledge of the Nigerian market. •Frequent local and international business travel is required. Please send your CV directly via email to Kelly HENDRICKS Kelly.HENDRICKS@mane.com

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