Jobs at Conglomerate for Competitive Intelligence, Market Analyst

Our client is a major conglomerate with a diversified portfolio in FMCG, manufacturing and telecommunications. In a bid to keep up to date with the market trends and gain a competitive advantage, they are now looking for specialist market researchers and competitive analysts to join their newly established market research unit. Candidates must have at least 5 years experience in the specific roles. A degree in any of Mathematics / Statistics / Business / Marketing / Economics or Finance will be ideal. Work experience in a similar role within an FMCG, Manufacturing or Telecoms industry is a MUST. An International exposure in Market Intelligence will be an advantage. Candidates must have the required experience and skills in order to apply and be considered for the positions. Competitive Intelligence Analyst / Manager In this role, you will be analyzing the competitive environment and competitors including the capabilities and intentions of competitors, customers and suppliers; Providing a comprehensive understanding of competitive environment/competitors to help inform leadership on strategic direction; Teaming with other internal organizations to leveraging existing information and to ensure competitor information is broadly communicated, understood and acted upon. Candidates must have 5-8 years of experience in similar role. Marketing Intelligence Analyst / Manager You will be the expert for market intelligence and forecasting and you will act as an internal service provider to the Planning, Sales and Marketing functions. Your key accountabilities will be: Reporting and Analysis; Database Maintenance; Budgeting and Forecasts; Data Supplier Relationships. Candidate must have 5 years experience in similar position and have managed extensive Marketing Intelligence assignments. Customer Intelligence Analyst / Manager This versatile team member will assist any of the CI Team Leads and Specialists in their work: Statistics & modeling; Retail data reporting & analysis; Data management & basic database development; Data visualization & reporting; Media analysis. You will also utilize a broad variety of data to evaluate marketing campaigns, consumer segmentation, purchase patterns, etc. Candidate must have worked in CI for at least 3 years. How to Apply Please note that only shortlisted candidates would be contacted. Please follow the instructions below carefully. Qualified candidates can apply by sending in their detailed CV in .doc fomat (Please save CV as your FirstnameSurname) and a brief email indicating where you are employed, and your current salary package to: fmcg at careersnigeria.com. Please indicate ONLY the role in the subject line. Deadline is 1st February 2009.