136 Consumer Goods jobs in Nairobi
Senior Product Manager, Consumer Goods
Posted 19 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute product strategies and roadmaps for a portfolio of FMCG products.
- Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and consumer insights gathering.
- Identify new product opportunities and define product requirements and specifications.
- Lead cross-functional teams (R&D, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain) in product development and launch.
- Manage the entire product lifecycle, from ideation to end-of-life.
- Define pricing strategies and positioning for new and existing products.
- Monitor product performance, analyze sales data, and implement improvements.
- Collaborate with marketing teams on go-to-market strategies and campaigns.
- Act as the product champion, representing the product vision internally and externally.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field. MBA preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in product management, preferably within the FMCG sector.
- Demonstrated success in launching and managing consumer products.
- Strong understanding of consumer behavior, market trends, and the FMCG landscape.
- Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in market research methodologies and tools.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively in a remote setting.
This is a fully remote role, offering a unique opportunity to influence consumer product strategy from anywhere. We are seeking a proactive individual with a passion for consumer goods and a proven track record in product innovation.
Brand Manager - Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)
Posted 8 days ago
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Key responsibilities include developing and implementing brand marketing plans, managing advertising and promotional campaigns, conducting market research and competitive analysis, and collaborating with cross-functional teams such as sales, product development, and agency partners. You will also oversee the brand's budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources to achieve marketing objectives. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in brand management within the FMCG space, with demonstrable success in launching new products and growing established brands. Strong analytical skills, excellent communication and presentation abilities, and a passion for consumer marketing are essential. Experience with digital marketing, social media management, and e-commerce is highly desirable. This is a remote-first opportunity, requiring a proactive and self-disciplined individual who can effectively manage projects and collaborate virtually. While our client has a significant presence in Mombasa, Mombasa, KE , you will be empowered to work remotely and contribute to their national brand strategy.
Key Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA is a plus.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in brand management within the FMCG industry.
- Proven ability to develop and execute successful brand marketing strategies.
- Strong understanding of consumer behavior, market analysis, and brand positioning.
- Experience with advertising, promotions, digital marketing, and social media.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team environment.
- Experience in product launches and market growth initiatives.
Remote Category Manager - Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)
Posted 9 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies aligned with overall business objectives.
- Analyze market trends, consumer behavior, and competitor activities to identify opportunities and threats.
- Manage product assortment, pricing, and promotional activities to maximize sales and profitability.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable terms and ensuring product availability.
- Monitor category performance metrics, providing regular reports and actionable insights to senior management.
- Identify new product opportunities and collaborate with product development teams on launches.
- Optimize inventory levels and manage the supply chain to ensure efficient product flow.
- Conduct financial analysis of category performance, including sales, margin, and ROI.
- Collaborate with marketing teams to develop effective go-to-market strategies and promotional campaigns.
- Stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging trends in category management and FMCG.
- Mentor and guide junior members of the category management team in a remote setting.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and company policies.
- Effectively communicate category plans and performance updates to cross-functional teams.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Commerce, or a related field. An MBA is a plus.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in category management, brand management, or a related role within the FMCG sector.
- Proven track record of driving sales growth and profitability for product categories.
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis and interpretation.
- Excellent understanding of consumer insights, market dynamics, and retail operations.
- Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
- Proficiency in relevant software, including Excel, PowerPoint, and preferably retail analytics tools.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a remote environment.
- Experience in e-commerce or digital retail is beneficial.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in a virtual setting.
Senior Brand Manager - Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)
Posted 19 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute integrated brand strategies to drive brand growth, market share, and profitability.
- Conduct market research and consumer insights analysis to identify opportunities and inform brand positioning.
- Manage the brand's P&L, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking.
- Lead the development and launch of new products and product innovations.
- Oversee the creation and execution of integrated marketing communications campaigns across various channels (digital, social media, traditional advertising).
- Collaborate with sales teams to ensure effective in-market execution and achievement of sales targets.
- Manage relationships with advertising agencies, research firms, and other external partners.
- Monitor competitive activity and market trends, adapting brand strategies as needed.
- Analyze brand performance metrics and provide regular reports with actionable recommendations.
- Foster a strong brand identity and ensure consistent brand messaging across all touchpoints.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field. MBA or equivalent is highly preferred.
- 7+ years of progressive brand management experience in the FMCG sector.
- Proven track record of successfully launching and growing consumer brands.
- Strong understanding of consumer insights, market research methodologies, and competitive analysis.
- Expertise in developing and executing integrated marketing strategies and campaigns.
- Excellent analytical, financial acumen, and P&L management skills.
- Strong leadership, collaboration, and project management abilities.
- Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with experience in remote collaboration.
- Proficiency in digital marketing and social media platforms.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and results-oriented environment.
Senior Brand Manager - Fast-Moving Consumer Goods
Posted 10 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement annual brand plans, including marketing objectives, strategies, and budgets for assigned brands.
- Conduct in-depth market analysis, competitor benchmarking, and consumer research to identify growth opportunities and challenges.
- Oversee the creation and execution of integrated marketing campaigns across various channels (digital, social media, ATL, BTL).
- Manage brand positioning, messaging, and visual identity to ensure consistency and impact.
- Collaborate with sales teams to develop effective go-to-market strategies and promotional programs.
- Work closely with product development teams to drive innovation and new product launches.
- Monitor brand performance metrics, analyze campaign effectiveness, and report on key insights and recommendations.
- Manage external agencies and partners to ensure high-quality execution of marketing activities.
- Mentor and guide junior marketing team members.
Remote Fast-Moving Consumer Goods Brand Manager
Posted 10 days ago
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Remote Brand Manager - Fast-Moving Consumer Goods
Posted 17 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement innovative brand strategies aligned with company objectives and market trends.
- Manage the entire product lifecycle, from concept to launch and beyond, for key brands.
- Conduct market research and consumer insights analysis to identify opportunities and challenges.
- Create and oversee the execution of integrated marketing campaigns across digital, social media, traditional advertising, and in-store promotions.
- Manage the brand's budget effectively, ensuring optimal allocation of resources for maximum ROI.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, product development, and creative agencies, to ensure brand consistency and success.
- Monitor brand performance metrics, analyze data, and provide regular reports and recommendations to senior management.
- Develop compelling brand narratives and ensure consistent messaging across all touchpoints.
- Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships to enhance brand visibility and reach.
- Stay informed about competitor activities and industry best practices to maintain a competitive edge.
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in brand management, preferably within the FMCG industry.
- Proven track record of developing and executing successful brand strategies and marketing campaigns.
- Strong understanding of consumer behavior, market analysis, and segmentation.
- Proficiency in digital marketing, social media strategy, and campaign management tools.
- Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and project management abilities.
- Ability to thrive in a remote work environment and collaborate effectively with dispersed teams.
- Creative and innovative mindset with a passion for building strong brands.
- Experience with budget management and financial forecasting.
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Remote Senior Brand Manager - Consumer Packaged Goods
Posted 18 days ago
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About Umba
Umba is a pan-African digital bank serving customers in both Kenya and Nigeria. Our mission entails providing accessible and cost-effective financial services across Africa, enabling our customers to take charge of their financial well-being.
We are committed to seizing a unique opportunity to transform the financial landscape in Africa by harnessing the power of machine learning to develop intelligent, affordable financial products tailored for emerging markets. Our machine learning models are continuously improving, and we leverage AI and automation to deliver banking solutions at the lowest possible cost to our expanding customer base.
Umba is headquartered in Nairobi Kenya. Our primary focus is to offer a comprehensive range of digital banking products through Android, iOS and Web Apps, and we take pride in our culture of consistently surpassing customer expectations, which has fueled our rapid expansion.
Umba acquired a deposit taking microfinance bank in Kenya in 2023, which has now been named Umba Microfinance Bank. The bank has achieved fast growth since launch with average monthly growth rate of 19% and 6x revenue growth in 2024.
We are actively seeking outstanding individuals who not only possess exceptional talent but also share our vision, determination, and sense of purpose. Join us in our endeavor to establish the best digital bank in Africa.
Job Summary
Umba is currently in search of a Product Manager to join our team based in our Nairobi Office.
We are looking for someone to define, scope and manage our feature roadmap for the Kenyan market.
This person should have deep knowledge of the region, and an eye on the various competitors in the field. The ideal candidate is a proactive and motivated individual who excels in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Working with our Vehicle Financing team and developing our feature set further with an emphasis on automation.
- Developing and managing our SME lending (UmbaPay) and Umba Payments. We want our SME experience to be best in class
- Assessing competitors. What are we missing? What can we do better?
- QA the products that we are building
- Should be comfortable writing clear, concise PRDs as well as working with designers and engineers
- Work with internal stakeholders from risk, legal, operations, and executive management to translate business needs into product requirements
- Establish product delivery timelines in close collaboration with the development team
Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required, engineering, data science, economics, or related technical field is preferred
- 3-4 Years of Product Management Experience
- Ability to translate complex problems and ideas into easily understood descriptions
- Proven ability to dive deeply into specific functional areas and learn a domain
- Proven ability to innovate and come up with ideas to help drive the product forward
- Proven ability to understand the business and engineering sides and get into technical detail
- Ability to assume a strong sense of responsibility and ownership in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent project management skills - delivery and action-oriented
Nice to have:
Engineering background
SQL, Python or any scripting abilities
Startup mentality
Experience in financial services
Work Status
Valid work authorization for Kenya
Umba is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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Job Title: P
roduct Manager
Location:
Nairobi
• Employment type:
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About the role
Auto Audit Group is reshaping the automotive and asset-protection industry through innovative software products such as Q360 (motor valuations and assessments), Dotify (Asset tagging), and Axios (Extended warranties). We're seeking a Product Manager to own strategy, roadmap, and execution—delivering solutions that meet user needs, support business growth, and set new benchmarks in our market.
What you'll do
- Define and manage the product roadmap, aligning with business strategy.
- Translate goals and user insights into product requirements and user stories.
- Partner with Engineering and Design to deliver impactful features on time.
- Prioritize backlog items using business value, feasibility, and customer needs.
- Track adoption, usage, retention, and other success metrics; drive iteration.
- Conduct market research and competitor analysis to inform opportunities.
- Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, and Support to drive adoption.
- Ensure compliance with regulations and data-protection standards.
- Lead product ceremonies: sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
- Prepare documentation, release notes, and coordinate launches.
What we're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Business, or related field; Master's a plus.
- 3–5 years' experience in product management (software, fintech, or automotive tech preferred).
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies, analytics tools, and software development.
- Strong communication, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to translate strategy into execution and measurable results.
What success looks like
- Roadmap features shipped on time.
- Growth in adoption, engagement, and retention.
- Products that drive revenue, cost savings, or efficiency.
- Positive user satisfaction scores and fewer post-release issues.
- Faster time-to-market cycles.
Why join us
At Auto Audit Group, you'll directly shape products that impact thousands of customers. You'll collaborate daily with talented engineers, designers, and operators, enjoy a culture of innovation and continuous learning, and gain the platform to grow into senior product leadership.
How to apply
Send your CV (with salary expectation and notice period) to with the subject line "Product Manager Application" on or before 18th September 2025.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.