Research & Market Development Officer

Emerald Food & Beverages Company Limited is a health and wellness benefits company specialized in the production of MANGERO premium bottled water. All our products are made with the assurance of high quality in a super hygienic environment equipped with world class state of the art processing machinery.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Research & Market Development Officer

Location: Owerri, Imo

Job Description

• We are seeking an analytical, proactive professional to drive market intelligence, identify expansion opportunities, and deliver data-driven insights in the FMCG industry.
• You will conduct research, analyze trends, support distributor network growth, and collaborate across departments to enhance products, operations, and business expansion.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform market research, trend analysis, and competitor monitoring in the FMCG/beverage sector
• Collect and analyze data on consumer preferences, pricing, distribution, and market penetration
• Identify opportunities for product enhancement, packaging, and positioning improvements.
• Collaborate with Production, Sales, Procurement, Logistics, and Finance teams on operational and strategic initiatives.
• Prepare and present research reports, insights, and actionable recommendations to management.
• Identify, evaluate, and map potential distributors, sales partners, and new market opportunities through field surveys
• Conduct vendor/supplier research to support procurement and production efficiency
• Build and maintain databases for distributors, market intelligence, and survey data

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business Administration or any related field
• Proven experience in FMCG or beverage manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of data collection methods, surveys, and statistical analysis
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools
• Experience in market mapping, vendor research, and building distributor networks.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV / Resume to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail

Application Deadline 20th March, 2026.