Jobs at Arik Air Nigeria

Arik Air Fresh Graduate Vacancy Recruitment for Engineers December 2010

Applications are invited from qualified graduates of Mechanical, Electrical & Electronics, and Materials Engineering, to take up a rewarding career in Avionics and Aircraft engineering /maintenance.

Requirements
The candidates required for this position should not be more than 25 years of age by 31st December 2010 and possess Bachelors Degree, minimum of second class (upper division). In addition, candidates should have an SSCE Certificate with credits in five subjects at one sitting.

As applications are welcomed from every part of Nigeria, candidates will be required to provide evidence of their local government of origin.

Job Specification

In addition to going through a systematic training program that will lead to obtaining appropriate certifications, successful candidates shall provide high standard of technical support to line maintenance and daily flight operations.

This includes checking of support equipments, transportation of spares and tooling and support to certifying engineers during defect analysis, monitoring of repetitive defects, and assessment of defects, while maximizing safety and reliability at optimum cost.

Interested applicants should forward their current CVs to: graduate.engineers@arikair.com

Jobs at PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc: Regional Sales Manager

Regional Sales Manager

All Business Units - Lagos

The Role: Regional Sales Manager

• Deliver regional sales targets and objectives.
• Execute the company’s sales plans for the region, thereby ensuring profitability and growth of the company’s brands in the designated region.
• Manage and drive customers/partners in the region towards profitable growth as well as develop new ones in accordance with Company procedures.
• Identify and explore new regional sales opportunities.
• Develop and grow the capabilities of the sales team in the region through regular performance reviews, monitoring of objectives and ensuring development needs are identified and actioned.

The Person:The right candidates must: 

• Have a B.A. or B.Sc. Degree in Marketing/Business Studies.
• Have five to nine (5–9) years cognate working experience in a similar position.
• Have computer expertise especially in MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Have good knowledge in distribution & customer development in the sector of FMCG.
• Have excellent Managerial skills.
• Have excellent planning and organizing skills.
• Have excellent customer relation skills.
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Have good team building skills.
• Be mobile and willing to be flexible in terms of location.
• CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Closing date: 03 Dec 2010

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Jobs at PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc : Sales Manager- MFB

Sales Manager- MFB

HPZ - Lagos

The Role:   Sales Manager – Micro Finance Business 

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Identify reputable and financially sound microfinance businesses (MFBs)
• Develop and maintain business relations with identified MFBS.
• Develop and implement strategies to promote HPZ products in the MFB industry.
• Collate financial services industry information to analyse trends and identify business opportunities.
• Coordinate the assessment of establishing a financial institution.
• Oversee all administration relating to the scheme including correspondence with the MFBs. 

The Person:  The right candidate must: 

• Possess a university degree (an MBA certification will be an added advantage) 
• Have a background in the microfinance banking operations.
• Have between 3-5 years working experience in a similar role.
• Be open and trustworthy.
•  Have good analytical skills.
• Be able to multitask within tight deadlines.
• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be pro-active and task oriented.
• Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS.

     Please note that only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.    

Closing date: 03 Dec 2010

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Jobs at PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc : IT Operations Manager

IT Operations Manager
All Business Units - Lagos

The Role:       IT Operations Manager

The role involves ensuring effective, efficient and secure operation of IT Data Center including monitoring backup and server management, also special IT projects. The successful candidate for this role while reporting to the Infrastructure Manager will be required to:

    * Manage Data Center operations;
    * Develop, establish and improve service management processes in order to ensure effective, efficient and secured provision of infrastructure and other IT services based on best practices in the industry (ITILv3);
    * Oversee management of user authorization and authentication of key business applications;
    * manage the procurement of all IT-related purchases;

The Person:

The right candidate must:·         

Possess a University degree in Computer Sciences, Computer Engineering or Information Technology;·        

Have a minimum of two years experience in IT operations in the FMCG industry;·         

Be experienced in developing systems infrastructure, in monitoring, controlling and maintaining existing IT operations;·        

Possess a IT Professional qualification preferably ITIL;·         

Have a passion for documentation and knowledge management;·         

Be able to communicate technical data processing information effectively both orally and in writing;·         

Have good people management skills;·

         

Have sound skills in and knowledge of:

Data center operation management

Solaris Unix administration

Windows administration

SQL administration

Storage/NetApps management

Tape Library administration

Application integration

Operations/Process optimization

    * Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS.

 Please note that only shortlisted candidates would be contacted                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

Closing date: 03 Dec 2010

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Jobs at PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc: Credit Control Manager

Credit Control Manager

All Business Units - Lagos

The Role: Credit Control Manager 

The successful candidate will be required to:             

• Coordinate all credit activities to assist with reducing exposure to bad debt.
• Monitor the accurate reporting of sales values.         
• Monitor the adequacy of the company’s sales as captured by all the depots.
• Maintain accuracy of distributors records.
• Monitor the distributors account from all depots for accurate posting.
• Proactively assess credit worthiness for new customers.
• Check and approve journal entry into the general ledger.
• Monitor the repatriation of export rebate.
• Monitor export sales to the point of payment.
• Liaise with depot managers for transaction correction.
• Provide support services to other SBUs/Units. 

The Person: The ideal candidate for this position should;

• Have a minimum of second class lower degree in accounting, finance or related discipline.
•  Have two–three (2-3) years post-qualification experience in the FMCG industry.
• Be an associate member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and the Association of Chartered Accountants.
•  Have a good knowledge of accounting soft-wares, MFG/Pro knowledge would be an advantage.
•  Be highly computer literate especially a sound knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
•  Have a sound knowledge of IAS/SAS and IFRS.
• Possess good interpersonal skills.
• Have an eye for details and be self-motivated.
• Must be a good team player. Must have a flexible approach to work and be able to work under pressure.
• Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values- COURAGE,  ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS. 

Please note that only shortlisted candidates would be contacted. 

Closing date: 03 Dec 2010

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Jobs at PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc: MARKETING MANAGER- White Goods (R&A)

MARKETING MANAGER- White Goods (R&A)

HPZ - Lagos

The Role:    MARKETING MANAGER – White Goods (R&A)The successful candidates will be required to: 

• Create and implement product and brand development plans.
• Plan annual and 5 year budget plan and delivery.
• Plan and execute customer insight and sales channel activation.
• Coordinate supplier price negotiation and cost control.
• Plan, advertise and promote all marketing activities.
• Manage all elements of the marketing mix.

   The Person:  The right candidates must:           

• Possess a university degree, ideally in a commercial related discipline.
• Have between ten to twelve (10-12) years experience in Marketing or Brand Management role, ideally in the Refrigeration and Air-conditioning industry.
• Have strong numeric skills.
• Possess good Analytical and People management skills.
• Be flexible and able to adapt to changing market and business conditions.
• Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS
• Have excellent computer software application skills.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.

Closing date: 03 Dec 2010

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Jobs at PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc: Customer/Trade Marketing Manager

Customer/Trade Marketing Manager

All Business Units - Lagos

The Role:  Customer/Trade Marketing Manager 

The successful candidates will be required to: 

• Support the overall sales function to deliver agreed sales, profit and distribution levels. 
• Align brand and customer strategies to deliver the company’s brand objectives through customers.
• Work with the commercial team to convert insights into actions that deliver a competitive advantage & optimal in market execution to maximise business potential.
•   Develop effective promotional brand strategic plan by channel and drive the improvement in visibility through the deployment of the right POS materials. 
• Co-ordinate and facilitate NPD launches and re-launches of brands. 
• Drive the use of data in the business (Nielsen, etc.). 
• Communicate & manage successful in-market execution for the responsible brands (or channels) through driving the sales force & continuous on the field health checks.
• Be an expert in understanding trade channels & be able to advise sales/business of changes in trends/promotional mechanics/customer, trade & competitor activities. 

The Person: The right candidates must: 

• Possess a good university degree in any discipline. 
• Have three to five (3 to 5) years relevant working experience FMCG sales.
• Possess first class numeric and communication skills. 
• Have membership of the Nigerian Institute of Marketing (CIMN). 
• Have computer expertise especially in MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint. 
• Have excellent customer relations skills.
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Typically have progressed through a broad business with exposure to Sales, Consumer & Trade Marketing. 
• Experience of working in & influencing cross functional teams.
• Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS.

 Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing date: 03 Dec 2010

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Jobs at PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc: BUSINESS TO BUSINESS MANAGER

BUSINESS TO BUSINESS MANAGER

All Business Units - Lagos

The Role:  BUSINESS TO BUSINESS MANAGER (FOODS)

   The successful candidate will be required to:  

·         Create, develop and implement B2B category/brands strategy in order to grow market share in volume, value and profitability.

·         Create competitive trade terms for the relevant category.

·         Ensure that the pricing strategy supports brand positioning and is relevant to the competitive arena.

·         Lead and agree with marketing department on the necessary support for the selected trade channels.

·         Explore and exploit new opportunities for relevant portfolio.

·         Understand and apply relevant external environment, e.g. competitors activity and other PZC OU activity (networks).

·         Proactively feed into and follow up on actions from the Sales & Operations Planning process (S&OP) 

The Person:   The right candidate must possess: 

 ·         A B.Sc. Business Administration (an MBA will be considered a plus).

·         8-10 years relevant experience in sales/B2B/export departments of reputable food companies.

·         Some external professional Qualification such as membership of the Chartered Institute of Marketing of Nigeria.

·         A CANDO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS.    

Closing date: 03 Dec 2010

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Jobs at PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc: Brand Manager

Brand Manager

All Business Units - All States

The Role:      Brand Manager  

The successful candidate will be required to:  

• Develop and manage hi-density detergents’ growth and profitability in line with set objectives. 
• Conduct consumer insight studies and apply learning to brand’s short/long term development.
• Development new products and line extensions.
• Interface with internal functions (sales, trade marketing, S & OP.
• Interface with external agencies on research, media and promotions.
• Support marketing manager in achieving the fabric care category objectives.

  The Person:  The right candidate must:    

• Possess a good university degree in a recognised discipline & institution, preferably with numeric background.
• Have effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have between 2-3 years Brand Management experience in a FMCG environment.
• Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS.
• Have proficiency in the use of MS Office suite - excel, word & power point.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.

Closing date: 03 Dec 2010

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Jobs at PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc: Management Accountant

Management Accountant

Nutricima - Lagos

The Job:  Management Accountant The successful candidate will be required to:

• Co-ordinate the overall accounting and reconciliations for the assigned legal entity.
• Ensure that the books are compliant with the relevant accounting regulations/standards.
• Analyse Business performance versus targets, and pro-actively help drive the performance.
• Support management decision making by ensuring that relevant and accurate data are available.
• Manage Revenue and Cost Projections.
• Prepare monthly variance analysis.
• Provide regular cash management reports and forecasting.
• Monitor MFG/Pro transactions to ensure accuracy of all transactions.

The Person:   The right candidate must:
Possess a B.Sc. Degree in Accounting.  

• Have two to three (2-3) years experience in the FMCG industry.
• Be an associate member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria.
• Have a good knowledge of accounting soft-wares, MFG/Pro knowledge would be an advantage.
• Be computer literate especially a sound knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Have a sound knowledge of IAS/SAS and IFRS.
•  Possess good interpersonal skills.
• Have an eye for details and be self-motivated.
• Must be a good team player.
• Must have a flexible approach to work and be able to work under pressure. 
•  Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS

Please note that only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.

Closing date: 03 Dec 2010

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Jobs at PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc: Retail Operations Manager

Retail Operations Manager

HPZ - Lagos

The Role:       Cool World Retail Operations Manager The successful candidate will be required to: 

·         Maximise profitable sales

·         Optimise operational efficiency in stores

·         Optimise operating profit in stores through increased sales and cost-effective use of resources

·         Help form and deliver Cool World corporate strategy

·         Help develop 5-year plan

·         Help find new stores and be responsible for new store openings

·         Recruit, motivate and develop store management

·         Agree and control store budgets

·         Ensure stores achieve  their sales plans·         Management of stock in stores

·         Work with group resources to maximise effectiveness  and minimise cost

·         Ensure  the selection of suppliers and negotiation of best prices for store procurement

·         Ensure the achievement of first-class customer service

·         Produce retail Operations Manual

·         Help develop business systems for stores

·         Ensure all promotions are implemented effectively·         Ensure smooth operation of stores on a day-to-day basis

·         Ensure stores hit deadlines·         Help develop consumer credit proposition

·         Produce visual Merchandising Manual

·         Achieve same high standards in all stores

·         Produce annual calendar of store activity

·         Record trading points affecting business for future planning

·         Ensure the achievement of Gold Standard After Sales service 

The Person:  The successful candidate will be required to possess: 

·         B.Sc. or HND  in Business Studies or any relevant field

·         5-7 years work experience in a relevant role

·         Work experience in retail store management

·         A proactive spirit with ability to use initiative, prioritise and work autonomously

·         CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE AND ONENESS Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Closing date: 03 Dec 2010

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Jobs at PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc : MARKETING MANAGER- Consumer Electronics

MARKETING MANAGER- Consumer Electronics

All Business Units - Lagos

The Role:    MARKETING MANAGER – CONSUMER ELECTRONICS

The successful candidates will be required to: 

• Create and implement product and brand development plans.
• Plan annual and 5 year budget plan and delivery.
• Plan and execute customer insight and sales channel activation.
• Coordinate supplier price negotiation and cost control.
• Plan, advertise and promote all marketing activities.
• Manage all elements of the marketing mix.

   The Person: The right candidates must:           

• Possess a university degree, ideally in a commercial related discipline.
• Have between ten- twelve (10-12) years experience in Marketing or Brand Management role, ideally in the electronics or home appliances industry.
• Have strong numeric skills.
• Possess good Analytical and People management skills.
• Be flexible and able to adapt to changing market and business conditions.
• Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS
• Have excellent computer software application skills.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.

Closing date: 03 Dec 2010

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Jobs at PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc : Area Sales Manager

Area Sales Manager

All Business Units - Lagos

The Role:  Area Sales Manager 

The successful candidates will be required to: 

• Consistently meet or exceed agreed business development targets.
• Have detailed knowledge and experience in the distribution of FMCG products.
• Develop the annual area sales plan.
• Motivate, train and develop the local sales teams.
• Manage and drive customers/partners towards profitable growth.
• Identify and develop new and incremental sales business opportunities. 

  The Person:The right candidates must:

• Have good knowledge in distribution & customer development in the sector of FMCG.
• Possess a good university degree in any discipline.
• Possess first class numeric and communication skills.
• Have excellent customer relation skills.
• Possess three to five (3–5) years successful selling experience at sales management level.
• Possess high levels of determination and desire to succeed in a result oriented environment.
• Be a good team player but with the ability to drive the team to unsurpassed success
• Be mobile and willing to be flexible in terms of location.
• Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Closing date: 03 Dec 2010

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Jobs at PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc: IT Business Analyst

IT Business Analyst

All Business Units - Lagos

The Role:       IT Business Analyst

The role involves responding rapidly to requests from Management, working on special projects, researching and analyzing specific information. Addressing business need within fixed deadlines. Projects can also include non-specific work. The successful candidate for this role while reporting to the Business Development Manager and will be required to: 

• liaise extensively with external or internal clients;
  
• produce project feasibility reports;




• translate client requirements into highly specified project briefs;




• identify options for potential solutions and assess them for both technical and business suitability;




• create logical and innovative solutions to complex problems;




• draw up specific proposals for modified or replacement systems;




• present proposals to clients; 

Jobs at PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc: Marketing Manager - Commercial SBU

Marketing Manager - Commercial SBU

Health and Beauty - Lagos

The Role: Marketing Manager - Commercial SBU

The successful candidate will be required to:

·         Formulate and ensure the implementation of world class marketing strategies to maximize brand visibility and profitability.

 ·         Drive New Product Development strategies to achieve a diversified and competitive portfolio of brands to ensure consumer preferences are fully entertained invariably for revenue generation.

·         Create a competitive edge for PZ products in the FCMG industry.

·         Drive the increase in gross margin growth.

·         Plan the annual and 5 year budget plan and coordinate delivery.

 ·         Manage all elements of the marketing mix.

·         Increase market share of PZ products to agreed targets.

·         Achieve and deliver overall budgeted profitability by growing and sustaining brand management.

·         Explore and exploit new markets opportunities for PZ brands.

 ·         Develop, build and maintain business relationships with key partners and departments.

·         Manage team and individual performance through regular reviews, monitoring objectives and ensuring developmental needs are identified and actioned. 

The Person: The ideal candidate for this job must:

 ·         Possess a B.A. Honours degree in any commercial field with a minimum of second class lower division.

 ·         Possess an MBA or professional qualification as a added advantage.

 ·         Have between 8 - 10 years minimum marketing or Brand Management experience gained in blue chip FMCG companies.

 ·         Possess strong analytical and presentation skills.

 ·         Be an outstanding communicator with clear interpersonal and leadership skills.

 ·         Be an outstanding leader with the ability to build teams and gather support across business functions.

 ·         Be competitive, pushy and have a "want to win" mentality.

·         Be organized, energetic and self-motivated.

 ·         Be willing to make tough decisions and provide leadership on projects

 ·         Be willing to challenge status quo and engage in debate at Board Level.

·         Possess good Analytical and People management skills.

Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values - COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS

Please note that only shortlisted candidates would be contacted. 

Closing date: 03 Dec 2010

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