Nicole Dix

An experienced and accomplished Senior Product Marketing Manager with over 17 years of experience in the consumer electronics space. Having worked for two of the biggest brand names internationally. Proven track record in driving product strategy, managing cross-functional teams, and delivering innovative solutions that meet consumer needs and drive revenue growth. Developed and implemented full go-to-market strategies with a proven track record in launching product across the African continent.

Having an unrivalled knowledge of the small domestic appliances market in the region with success in helping lead product development from conception to launch together with the global teams. 

Consumer marketing manager at Versuni (previously know as Philips domestic appliances). 2014 - 2023

• Creating the kitchen appliances and Coffee marketing and strategic plan, end to end, for the Africa Market, identifying locally relevant consumer insights, source of business, target audiences and ensuring alignment to the global business strategy.
• Responsible for the management of all new product introductions 
• Developing and executing product roadmaps aligned with business goals. Strong ability to identify market trends and translate them into actionable product strategies to ensure we achieve the goals of the business.
• Owned the local marketing activation plan including a 12-month rolling integrated calendar across ATL as well as BTL. Created all agency briefs and worked very closely with local marketing managers and digital and e-commerce teams

Samsung - Product manager 2011-2014

• Worked with the Head of Marketing to create the Mobile Marketing and Strategic Business Plans for Mobile Phones and Notebooks.
• Annual marketing plans across the Mobile and Notebook categories from tactical to full product launch campaigns.
• Drove local product launches in line with global strategy.
• Managed the entire mobile marketing budget for the department and involved in lifecycle planning and forecasts for Notebooks.

Strategic planning with respective retailers, forecasting, activation plans and product training

Bachelor of Science majoring in Genetics and Psychology 2000-2004