FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria PLC Recruitment 2026: Marketing Manager, Corporate & Public Affairs Manager, Etc. Jobs

FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria PLC is a unique multinational FMCG & B2B company aiming to stay successful in an ever-changing and increasingly complex world. We are unique because our suppliers, the farmers, are also our owners. Since we own the entire supply chain, from grass to glass, we can guarantee the high quality of all our products. As we work in highly competitive markets, we need to be agile while balancing all interdependencies inside and outside our company. Next to a supply-driven business, our portfolio consists of many strong commercial brands all over the world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Marketing Manager – Peak

Location: Nigeria

Job Description

• We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Marketing Manager – Peak to lead the development and execution of brand strategies within the Middle East, Pakistan & Africa (MEPA) business group.
• In this role, you will be responsible for driving sustainable brand growth, strengthening market leadership, improving profitability, and delivering impactful consumer-focused initiatives in a dynamic and competitive marketplace.
• As a key member of the marketing leadership team, you will combine strategic thinking, market insight, and innovation to enhance brand equity and deliver business results while leading and developing a high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities
Brand Strategy & Planning:

• Develop and execute long-term brand strategies aligned with business objectives and growth ambitions.
• Conduct market, competitor, and consumer analysis to identify emerging trends, opportunities, and risks.
• Lead the annual brand planning process, translating insights into clear objectives, marketing priorities, budgets, and performance measures.
• Monitor and evaluate brand performance, making data-driven adjustments to maximise impact and return on investment.

Brand Management & Growth:

• Drive brand health, market share growth, profitability, and consumer preference through effective marketing initiatives.
• Lead the development and execution of integrated marketing campaigns across ATL and BTL channels.
• Ensure consistent brand positioning and communication across all consumer touchpoints.
• Identify and capitalise on opportunities to strengthen brand equity and accelerate growth.

Innovation & Portfolio Development:

• Build and manage a robust innovation pipeline aligned with strategic brand priorities.
• Collaborate with Research & Development, Sales, Supply Chain, and other stakeholders to bring new products and line extensions successfully to market.
• Translate consumer needs and market opportunities into commercially viable innovations.

Financial & Budget Management:

• Manage Advertising & Promotion (A&P) budgets and marketing overheads, ensuring optimal allocation of resources.
• Monitor marketing investments and provide regular performance and financial reporting.
• Drive budget governance and financial discipline while ensuring strong marketing ROI.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management:

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing marketing team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and external agencies to maximise brand impact and execution excellence.
• Champion FrieslandCampina WAMCO’s values, including diversity, equity, and inclusion, across all activities and interactions.

Market Intelligence & Business Insights:

• Stay abreast of industry developments, consumer trends, and competitive activities.
• Leverage market intelligence to inform strategic decisions and proactively adapt plans to changing market conditions.
• Provide insights and recommendations that support sustainable business growth and strengthen competitive advantage.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related discipline. A postgraduate qualification or MBA will be an added advantage.
• Significant experience in brand management, marketing strategy, and commercial leadership, preferably within the FMCG industry.
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful brand growth strategies.
• Experience managing substantial marketing budgets and delivering measurable business outcomes.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and driving innovation initiatives.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong strategic thinking and analytical capabilities with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Deep understanding of consumer behaviour, market dynamics, and brand-building principles.
• Strong financial acumen and budget management expertise.
• Excellent communication, presentation, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Ability to translate market insights into actionable business strategies.
• High levels of creativity, commercial awareness, and problem-solving capability.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and competitive environment.

Personal Attributes:

• Results-oriented with a strong focus on execution and continuous improvement.
• Collaborative and capable of building strong relationships across diverse teams and functions.
• Agile, adaptable, and comfortable navigating ambiguity.
• Passionate about creating meaningful consumer experiences and driving sustainable business growth.
• Committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative, and high-performing work environment.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Corporate & Public Affairs Manager

Location: Nigeria

Job Description

• Corporate Affairs plays a strategic role of defending the organization from shocks and multiple taxation which is a major bane to ease of doing business in Nigeria

Responsibilities
Position Complexity:

• Corporate Affairs department must be credible and networked with Nigerian and regulatory bodies (local and global), Regulatory, Food & Health framework- Government Ministries of Food, Health, Customs and Immigrations and federal agency responsible for compliance, approval and enforcement issues.
• Maintain effective external contacts of Government ministries, departments and agencies, Consumer and Trade NGOs
• Maintain Business Intelligence function in the Company, including media monitoring
• Project strong and consistent corporate image, and compelling narratives to external publics
• Responsibility for Corporate and Public affairs (major support for all regulatory matters as a key Influencer)

Annual Plan:

• Develop annual plan for Public Affairs and Communication in alignment with regional and global objectives and manage annual budget

Government Relations

• Develops strategies to interface with The Government
• Directs the organization’s policies and objectives involving local, state, and federal government affairs.
• Leads analysis of proposed legislative actions and determines the potential impact on the organization.
• Monitors legislative and regulatory activities and develops company positions.
• Maintain an effective lobby network that includes business partners, academics, government
• officials and NGO’s to the benefit of the OpCo.
• Maintain contacts with Government authorities, relevant NGOs & organizations, companies,
• research bodies and (international) institutions, resulting in up-to-date knowledge on (international) trends and developments on Corporate Affairs, regulatory, food and health issues, and an optimal
• promotion of the company’s interests.
• Enhances the organization’s image among authorities through relationship building, lobbying and networking with the Federal and State government, National assembly, key Policy makers and
• Coordinate all PA issues and representation towards Government bodies, scientific
• organizations, industry/trade/consumer organizations and NGOs, and universities in order to further the Company’s interests.
• Key opinion leaders relevant to FCWAMCO operations.

Develops strategies to interface with The Government (Stakeholder Engagement)

• Directs the organization’s policies and objectives involving local, state, and federal government affairs. Leads analysis of proposed legislative actions and determines the potential impact on the organization.
• Monitors legislative and regulatory activities and develops company positions.
• Enhances the organization’s image among authorities through relationship building, lobbying and
• networking with the Federal and State government, National assembly, key Policy makers and
• Key opinion leaders relevant to FCWAMCO operations.
• Provide strategic information/campaigns to promote key business initiatives, where relevant, in the context of the government
• Build an effective team that works collaboratively towards achieving organizational goals and objectives
• Support the development of and implementation of stakeholder management strategies

Public Affairs:

• Manages activities targeted at fostering solid relationship with all stakeholders including the Media relevant to FCWAMCO. Manage crises and issues in close cooperation with regional/global Public Affairs team.

Develop and manage comprehensive communication strategy for both internal and external stakeholders:

• Drive strategic engagement and communication with internal and external stakeholders

Corporate Partnerships

• Establish and Manage partnerships that deliver on Company’s ambition and purpose
• Collaborate with relevant associations to profile FrieslandCampina WAMCO

Protocol and Liaison:

• Oversee protocol and Liaison unit
• Manage and provide support for Business Travel Management and cost savings

DDP Support “license to operate”

• Add value to the corporate business through efficient drive for DDP
• Contribute to the development and advocacy of Dairy Development business
• Improve social engagement with external stakeholders.

Issues and Crisis management:

• Manage crisis communication and issues including regional offices
• Ensure the business is prepared in terms of procedure for crisis communication
• Provide strategic counsel on issues management

Performance Management:

• Responsible for the leadership, coaching, and direction for direct reports, as well as others on working groups or team projects. Ensure each team member has an active development plan, which is reviewed on a periodic basis.

Feedback/Reporting:

• Provide timely reports to management on all Public Affairs issues , environmental monitoring, intelligence etc.
• Responsible for measuring and tracking sustainable business programs.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online