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: General Manager, Marketing

Social Marketing Company (SMC)
Not disclosed
Full Time (On-site)
Not Applicable
1 position
Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Job Description

/border_htc/border-radius.htc);">General Manager, Marketing

SMC EL HR reserves the right to reject any or all application(s), without assigning any reason. Any kind of solicitation on behalf of the candidate will lead to rejection.

  • Department/Division: Marketing
  • No. of Vacancies: NA
  • Job Responsibility:

FUNCTIONAL

  • Product Lifecycle Management (Brand & Product)

End-to-end brand equity, portfolio architecture, and product lifecycle management across multiple FMCG categories; extend existing lifecycles and launch new products via stage-gate governance.

  • Marketing Strategy & Communication

Formulate and execute integrated marketing strategies including ATL, digital, and trade marketing; develop communication plans aligned to SBU objectives and deploy via agency networks.

  • Market Research (Consumer & Competitor Intelligence)

Commission, interpret, and apply consumer research, retail audits, and competitor intelligence to brand strategy and innovation decisions; govern the research agenda across all SBUs.

  • Data Analytics

Translate sales, distribution, A&P, and category data into actionable insights; set and track KPIs including revenue, GM%, A&P ROI, numeric distribution, and outlet universe growth.

  • P&L and A&P Budget Governance

Own consolidated revenue and contribution margin targets; govern A&P budget allocation, utilization, and ROI across multiple SBUs; arbitrate cross-SBU resource trade-offs.

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration

Foster a culture of cross-functional and cross-SBU collaboration. Build effective working relationships with all other functions and external partners, stakeholders to deliver shared business outcomes.

  • New Product Development (NPD) & Innovation

Lead innovation pipeline planning; review and sign off NPD stage-gate decisions across all SBUs; manage incubation of sub-scale or new categories.

  • AI & Digital Marketing

Apply AI-driven tools and digital marketing platforms (CRM, programmatic, social, search, e-commerce) to enhance brand reach, consumer engagement, and campaign effectiveness. Able to evaluate and govern AI-enabled marketing investments, interpret digital analytics, and guide MSD capability building in modern digital channels.

BEHAVIORAL

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  • Change Management

Champion and embed the SBU transformation agenda; guide teams through structural change with clarity, confidence, and sustained momentum. Manage organizational ambiguity and build commitment at all levels.

  • Develop Others

Lead development of the team members. Define individual development plans, own the leadership succession pipeline, and build a high-performance culture of accountability across the function.

  • Develop Self

Demonstrate a continuous learning mindset; stay current with business trends, emerging marketing channels (including AI and digital), and best-in-class commercial practices. Actively seek feedback and apply it to leadership effectiveness.

  • Engage

Inspire and align large, diverse teams to a shared commercial purpose. Communicate with clarity and conviction to internal stakeholders, trade partners, and the Board; maintain high team motivation and organizational energy.

  • Perform

Maintain a rigorous results orientation with non-delegable accountability for yearly topline and bottom-line targets. Set high standards, hold teams to commitments, and make timely decisions under complexity and pressure.

Car expense reimbursement allowance, Contributory Provident Fund, Gratuity, WPPF, Annual Performance Incentive, Two Festival Allowances, Boishakhi Allowance, Health Care Facility, Leave Encashment and Group Life Insurance.

  • Any other business assigned by the management.
  • Educational Qualification :
  • Master’s degree or MBA. MBA in Marketing strongly preferred.
  • Job Requirements :
  • Age maximum 55 year(s)
  • Experience in related field: minimum 15 year(s)
  • Job Details:
  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Job Location: Dhaka
  • Salary and Benefits :
  • Salary : Negotiable
  • Other Benefits :

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Last Date of Application : September 10, 2026

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About Company

Social Marketing Company (SMC)

Formed in 1974, Social Marketing Company (SMC) started its journey as the Family Planning Social Marketing Project (FPSMP) funded by USAID with a view to address the rapid population growth in Bangladesh by engaging the private sector health service providers. In 1990, after achieving significant success, the project was converted into a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee which is run by a voluntary Board of Directors. SMC has successfully applied social marketing principles and practices in providing health and social services. It has now become the largest and most successful social enterprise and a major contributor to the Bangladesh national family planning program. SMC and its subsidiary organization SMC Enterprise Ltd (SMC EL) market a full range of family planning products, Oral Rehydration Salt (ORS) and other consumer goods. SMC EL operates the biggest ORS manufacturing facility in the country having a market share of around 60%. Contribution to the National Economy: As per the Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey (BDHS) 2017-18, SMC has notably contributed to increasing Contraceptive Prevalence Rate (CPR) at the national level by sharing 46% of pills, 58% of condoms, and 25% of injectables. It indicates a 36% contribution of the modern contraceptive methods used nationally. Since its inception, SMC operations have achieved 107 million couple-years of protection (CYPs), have averted 22 million unintended pregnancies, 2.2 million deaths of children under-5, and 213 million disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) as per PSI calculator. According to the 2018 Contraceptive Social Marketing Statistics released by DKT International, USA, SMC was ranked as the second-largest contraceptive social marketing organization globally in terms of numbers of CYPs delivered.

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Posted 1 month ago
Job ID 4454343038
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Social Marketing Company (SMC)

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About Company

Formed in 1974, Social Marketing Company (SMC) started its journey as the Family Planning Social Marketing Project (FPSMP) funded by USAID with a view to address the rapid population growth in Bangladesh by engaging the private sector health service providers. In 1990, after achieving significant success, the project was converted into a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee which is run by a voluntary Board of Directors. SMC has successfully applied social marketing principles and practices in providing health and social services. It has now become the largest and most successful social enterprise and a major contributor to the Bangladesh national family planning program. SMC and its subsidiary organization SMC Enterprise Ltd (SMC EL) market a full range of family planning products, Oral Rehydration Salt (ORS) and other consumer goods. SMC EL operates the biggest ORS manufacturing facility in the country having a market share of around 60%. Contribution to the National Economy: As per the Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey (BDHS) 2017-18, SMC has notably contributed to increasing Contraceptive Prevalence Rate (CPR) at the national level by sharing 46% of pills, 58% of condoms, and 25% of injectables. It indicates a 36% contribution of the modern contraceptive methods used nationally. Since its inception, SMC operations have achieved 107 million couple-years of protection (CYPs), have averted 22 million unintended pregnancies, 2.2 million deaths of children under-5, and 213 million disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) as per PSI calculator. According to the 2018 Contraceptive Social Marketing Statistics released by DKT International, USA, SMC was ranked as the second-largest contraceptive social marketing organization globally in terms of numbers of CYPs delivered.
Industry Non-profit Organizations
Team Size 228 employees