Job Title: Category Marketing Manager OTC - SSA at Reckitt
Date Posted: 14th November, 2025.
Expiry Date: N/A
About the Company
Are you ready to take the reins and push boundaries in the world of marketing? We're looking for a Category Manager who can breathe life into our products and tell compelling stories that captivate our diverse audience. At Reckitt, you'll harness your marketing expertise to craft strategies that resonate across markets and drive significant growth. It's a chance to lead with creativity and insight, and to thrive within a culture that values the exchange of ideas and rewards initiative.
Your Job Description
Your Responsibilities
Develop a clear vision for the Self Care and Intimate Wellness categories at sub-Saharan Africa level in line with regional and global strategic imperatives.
Lead the development and implementation of the annual business plan, monitor performance and competitor activity, and recommend adjustments to the marketing mix.
Deliver a product development programme to generate consistent sales and profit growth.
Coach and develop the team into truly exceptional marketers.
Develop communication plans for healthcare professionals and drive omnichannel strategy for healthcare professional engagement.
Align coverage cycle and detailing matrix for the Medical Sales team.
Co-ordinate the development and maintenance of an effective local Sales/Marketing interface to ensure effective execution of business plans.
Lead, where appropriate, the selection of local external service agencies and develop and manage professional working relationships.
The Job Requirements
The Experience We're Looking For
Leadership: People management and development
Strategic Planning and Monitoring Ability: Leads in the development of portfolio strategy; proactively collects and analyses relevant data and seeks new data sources to identify opportunities for corrective action and growth.
Innovation & Creativity: Champions product development processes and business improvements to ensure quick responses to changes in consumer needs.
Engages and Influences HCPs and KOLs: Identifies new opportunities to build credibility and strengthen relationships with healthcare professionals for both short- and long-term gains.
End-to-end consumer, shopper, and/or HCP journey management with a holistic approach to audience engagement.
Collaboration and Commercial Rigor: Works with and aligns internal and external stakeholders to ensure plans and projects receive necessary support.
Minimum of 8–10 years of marketing experience, demonstrating strong marketing capabilities within the Pharma/FMCG environment.
First degree in Pharmacy, Biological Sciences, or Social Sciences. An MBA or a second degree in a Business/Health-related field is an added advantage.