Marketing Specialist at Unilever Nigeria (Royco Brand)

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Unilever Nigeria, a subsidiary of the British multinational Unilever Plc, is a global leader in consumer packaged goods, producing products in Beauty & Wellbeing, Personal Care, Home Care, Nutrition, and Ice Cream categories. Known for innovation, sustainability, and purpose-driven brands, Unilever Nigeria offers a professional environment with career growth opportunities, diversity, and work-life balance.

The company is currently seeking a Marketing Specialist for the Royco brand to join its dynamic Marketing team in Lagos. This is a full-time position ideal for individuals passionate about brand growth, consumer engagement, and delivering measurable impact.

Key Responsibilities

Brand & Business Management

• Drive value and volume-led growth for the Royco brand through innovation and campaigns aligned with category growth principles
• Manage the end-to-end P&L for the brand, including S&OP oversight and budget (BMI) control
• Identify incremental growth opportunities while managing existing core business
• Lead new pack size/format introductions and other customer/NRM/SC requests

Marketing & Communications

• Develop and execute inspiring brand communications in partnership with creative agencies
• Lead the Integrated Brand Planning (IBP) process annually
• Manage digital strategy and electronic communications for the brand
• Ensure campaigns are impactful, data-driven, and measurable

Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Customer Development, Shopper Marketing, Supply Chain, Consumer Market Insights, R&D, Finance, and Global/Local teams
• Maintain strong cross-functional relationships to support brand execution

Required Qualifications & Skills

Experience

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in experiential or digital-first marketing, ideally in brand activations
• Proven track record in shopper journey optimization and delivering measurable brand impact
• Strong project management experience handling budgets, timelines, and multiple stakeholders
• Confidence in digital marketing channels, tactics, and amplification strategies
• Demonstrated success in innovation execution and delivering impactful brand experiences

Skills & Competencies

• Strong business acumen and project leadership
• Numeracy skills and ability to manage operational and strategic priorities
• Excellent cross-functional relationship management
• Growth and ownership mindset; proactive self-starter
• Consumer-focused, with ability to extract actionable insights
• Attention to detail and ability to work through complex problems
• Passion for brand marketing and delivering results with purpose

Leadership & Behaviour

• Passion for High Performance: Personal responsibility and accountability for results
• Personal Mastery: High standards, wellbeing, and resilience
• Consumer Love: Deep focus on understanding and serving consumer needs
• Purpose & Service: Leadership as service to others, inside and outside Unilever
• Agility: Continual learning and skill development

Qualifications

• Degree: Science or Engineering degree required
• Additional Qualification: Masters in Occupational Health and Safety, NEBOSH Diploma, or IGC is a plus
• Experience in the EP industry, with at least 7 years in a project SE role
• Broad experience in SE risk aspects, HSSE management, auditing, and environmental compliance

Ensure your application highlights relevant brand management, digital marketing, and project execution experience, as well as your alignment with Unilever’s values.

Deadline: Not specified

This role offers an opportunity to grow with a global brand, lead impactful marketing initiatives, and contribute to the continued success of Royco in Nigeria’s competitive market.