Product Development Manager(Mukwano Group of Companies)-Jobs in Uganda

Job Title: Product Development Manager
Organization: Mukwano Group of Companies
Job Ref: MIUL/02/09/PDM/SALES/2013
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: 30th September, 2013
Reports to: General Manager Marketing
About Us:
The Mukwano Group of Companies is the leading manufacturer of Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) in the Great Lakes region, producing a wide range of market leader brands in soaps, edible cooking oils and fats, detergents, beverages, personal care products and plastics.

Job Summary: 
The Product Development Manager will maximize the long term equity and profitability of the Brands and Products and be required to show appropriate leadership to the wider business through internal management.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
    Be accountable for entire process of new product development from idea generation to commercialization for major brands and product lines.
    Explore the feasible products or brands that can be expanded through various sources from internal and external inputs.
    Develop the marketing concept and testing and make proposals to gain support from Management and R&D for the new products or extended product lines.
    Plan and execute the marketing mix strategies of the product, segmentation, targeting and positioning strategy of the new product development.
    Lay out the economic values and business analysis of the new product development in the context of market share, costs, profits, etc.
    Act as a key liaison with R&D on the product formula as well as the Marketing and Quality control team for the packaging materials and labeling.
    Launch the products by working with brand managers on advertising and promotional activities for the new product development for commercialization.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
    The candidate should hold a Bachelor Degree in Commerce, Business Administration (majoring in Marketing) or any other related field:
    Professional Qualifications in Marketing will be an added advantage;
    Minimum of 5 years work experience in marketing of FMCG.

How to Apply:
All those interested in working with Mukwano Group should send their applications with copies of academic credentials, testimonials and detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating contact details of three (3) referees should to be sent via post or hand delivered to: The Human Resource Department, Mukwano Group of Companies, P. O. Box 2671, Kampala, Uganda. E-mail applications can also be sent to: recruitment@mukwano.com. Please clearly quote the job reference as subject of your E-mail. Attachments should not exceed 2 MB.

NB: Only successful candidates w shortlisted and contacted not later than two (2) weeks after deadline.