Group Marketing Manager

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Job Description

CJ Patel (Pacific) Limited is one of Fiji’s largest distributors of locally manufactured and renowned international Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) within Fiji and most of the Pacific. The company has an extensive distribution network with major supermarkets, food service industries and down-the-line (DTL) retailers with its main warehouse in Wailekutu, Lami and supported by branch operations in Lautoka and Labasa and other regional markets such as New Zealand, East Timor, Vanuatu, Kiribati, Tonga, Samoa and Papua New Guinea.

The Group Marketing Manager is responsible for developing and implementing Marketing strategies for CJ Patel Group of companies. This position reports to the Group General Manager, Sales and Distribution at CJ Patel Pte Limited.

Outcomes

Organisational Stakeholders
1. Sales and profitability optimized
Monthly, quarterly and annual sales targets ensured at times Marketing and brand management managed at all times  After sales service is provided at the required standards at all times Market intelligence, data gathering and analysis provided on an accurate and timely basis  Market surveys for products  Steady growth and increased market share achieved  Brand image and marketing of products initiatives created, approved and implemented
2. Brand Management
CJ Patel Group of companies products marketed and managed in accordance with brand standards at all times
3. Statutory and operationally compliant organisation
Internal standard operating procedures for marketing developed and implemented on a timely basis
4. Well informed management
Timeliness, quality and accuracy of daily, weekly and monthly reports to management ensured Performance vs budgets Market insights into growth Key performance indicators on weekly basis are informed on time Monthly report presentation is accurate and supports decision making Marketing projects and initiatives  Strategic directional plans for brands  Ad-hoc information requests by management and shareholders for decision-making purposes addressed in a timely manner
5. Effective Human Capital Management ensures a productive, stable and increasingly capable workforce
Supervision of and professional guidance to all staff ensured Training needs and competency gaps of staff assessed and managed in partnership with management and HR Department Succession planning ensured
6. Safe work environment promoted and ensured at all times
Work place safety is ensured  Communication of Safety, Health and Environment to all team members are on an on-going basis Occupational Health & Safety systems promote zero workplace injury at all times Local environmental regulation is aligned with work place safety on an on-going basis Workplace hazards eliminated at all times Systems assist in the identification and elimination of work place hazards on an on-going basis
7. CJ Patel (Pacific) Limited's values upheld and demonstrated at all times
Collaborate with other teams for the benefit of the organisation Monitor and encourage team members to uphold image and value standards Uphold and demonstrate the organisation's image and values

Responsibilities - Critical Competencies

Competence	Description
Business
Strategic Development	Establish the strategic direction and steer the organisation towards its goals
Business Performance	Manage the performance of the organisation.
Risk Management	Analyse and manage risk.
Planning	Deliver results by developing, reviewing or following a work plan, action plan or operational plan.
Information Analysis	Make informed decisions by collecting and interpreting data and information
Customer
Customer Commitment	Demonstrate a commitment to customer service - both internal and external customers.
Promotion	Promote the value of the products/services offered by the organisation.
Commercial Focus	Optimize the commercial viability of the organisation.
Relationship Building	Build beneficial relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
Quality Focus	Deliver quality.
People
Leadership	Utilise a leadership position to influence people and events and to increase performance.
Facilitation	Assist the progress of work ensuring its timely and effective completion.
Self-Management	Manage your priorities and objectives efficiently and effectively
Operational
Health and Safety	Establish and maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

Qualifications

Qualification	Discipline	Notes
Preferred
Degree	Business and Management, Commerce / Marketing
Desirable
Higher Degree incl. Post Grad Cert or Dip	Commerce / Marketing

Work Knowledge and Experience

1. Minimum of three to five years' experience in a managerial role
2. Experience of agency management and in field trade necessary
3. Analytical thinking ability and good communication skills
4. Computer literate and good documentation skills

Requirements

Regulatory Compliance Requirements
Driver’s License

Interactions

Interaction	Comments
Internal
Management Team
External
Customers
Suppliers

Attributes

Attribute	Definition
Behavioural Styles
Accountable	Assumes full responsibility for own actions and identifies with the success or failure of own part of the overall work/goal.
Achiever	Puts in effort to achieve a desired result or goal and is motivated by this end and the overall accomplishment.
Energetic	Constantly active and driven to put in effort. Works hard to promote an enterprise.
Innovative	Devises new and creative ways to do things comes up with original ideas.
Interpersonal Styles
Perceptive	Shows keen insight and understanding of issues or situations.
Realistic	Shows concern for facts and reality, rejecting the impractical.
Self-sufficient and assured	Readily copes with situations without recourse/need of others, showing confidence and belief in oneself and one's own abilities.
Thinking Styles
Challenger	Queries, tests information/beliefs and provokes thought.
Initiative	Takes action and makes decisions without the help or advice of other people.
Well organised	Controls tasks in a well thought out and critical manner.