Job Vacancies at United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS)

United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS) is a global leader in logistics, offering a broad range of solutions including the transportation of packages and freight, the facilitation of international trade, and the deployment of advanced technology to manage the world of business more efficiently. The Headquarter is at Atlanta USA, UPS serves more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. 

UPS is recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Sales Account Executive
Location: Lagos
Job Description 

• The Account Executive is responsible for achieving his/her assigned sales plan by generating profitable UPS Small Package revenue growth through the development of new business and the retention of existing business within his/her territory.
• The Account Executive builds relationships with key stakeholders, and generates revenue opportunities across all product and service lines. Pre-sale duties include preparing action plans and customized presentations, and performing pre-call research and analysis.
• Post-sale duties include ensuring smooth implementation and account setup, and training customers on UPS technology solutions, billing analysis tools, and packaging techniques.
• The Account Executive also responds to internal and external customer concerns or problems, determines corrective actions, and/or assigns response personnel.
• This position analyzes customers' current supply chain needs to create appropriate solutions and promptly respond to customers' requests.
• The primary focus of this position is to conduct face-to-face customer sales calls.
• The Account Executive travels to customer sites to hold meetings and gather information.
• This individual analyzes customer billing technology and proposes technology solutions.

Other Duties

• Maintain and grow a book of business (e.g., ground, air, international, freight)
• Introduce new products and services and expand business opportunities within customer accounts
• Research resources and account history
• Qualify leads
• Submit pricing requests and analyze price quotes
• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), generate standard and customized reports and queries, access appropriate databases, and interpret and clarify data.
• Track sales performance to objectives
• Monitor account statistics and respond to internal sales leads to identify opportunities and create sales strategies

Requirements

• Applies business and industry knowledge and understands how key factors impact business strategies and customer organizations in areas such as industry trends, global business perspectives, and organizational structures and functions
• Applies financial expertise by analyzing and evaluating financial data, patterns and trends to determine the financial impact of a decision on the customer and the company.
• Applies knowledge of customer business models and operating structures and offers logistic sales solutions that support the customer's strategic business objectives
• Applies knowledge of the features and business applications of services, products and customer-facing technology offerings and solutions
• Negotiates with others by identifying desired outcomes, organizational priorities, and appropriate strategies and concessions. Asks pertinent questions, considers alternatives, persuades others, and bargains for win-win solutions
• Solicits information using information gathering techniques such as asking open and closed-ended questions, probing for details, and interviewing others to obtain additional information
• This position requires a valid driving license, along with 80% travel
• Must be able to speak the following languages: English and Yoruba
• Applies supply chain and logistics knowledge of the flow of materials, information, and finances involved in manufacturing and distributing products
• Applies knowledge of core business and of freight structure and operations to resolve problems, make decisions and achieve business objectives
• Assesses and identifies business needs and conducts customer analysis to determine customer requirements and constraints, determine the impact of products/services on customers, and identify which products, services and features to promote to current/potential customers
• Builds business partnerships and develops key customer relationships to maximize account profitability. Understands the customer's business and aligns account strategies to customer goals
• Conducts competitive analysis of competitor's offerings and strategies, and maintains awareness of competitive environment
• Creates and develops strategies and plans for effectively managing accounts.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Note: Please make sure you upload your CV when applying. 

Vacancies at Berger Paints Nigeria Plc

Berger Paints Nigeria Plc - Founded on the 9th Day of January, 1969, Berger Paints Nigeria. Plc is a leader in the manufacturing, development, distribution and sale of paints and coatings to professional, Industrial, commercial and retail customers in Nigeria. We operate in 5 business segements; Decorative, Industrial coatings, Marine and Protection coatings, Automotive/Vehicle refinishes and Wood Preservers and finishes. Our portfolio includes well known brands such as Luxol,Texcote and Superstar.
The company operates its manufacturing plant and main distribution centre from Lagos Nigeria. With 18 depots, colour world centres and a countrywide distribution network of dealers/distributors in strategic locations spread throughout the country, Berger Paints Nigeria Plc remains at the forefront of the paint and allied industry in Nigeria. We are committed to manufacturing and supplying quality products; towards this end we acquired and actively maintain the ISO 9001.2008 Quality Management System Certification.

In 2012, Berger Paints Nig.Plc entered into a partnership arrangement with the biggest paint company in South Korea, KCC to jointly serve the Nigerian paint and coating market. The partnership will afford our customers the quality and durability that Marine and protective market have found synonymous with the KCC brands.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Sales Coordinator
Location: Nationwide
Purpose of Role 

• The Sales Coordinator will provide leadership and coordination of company sales functions. Develop and implement sales strategy for paint business within assigned region.

Key Accountabilities

• Play a lead role in the achievement of sales targets and achieving competitive advantage.
• Formulate and implement strategic initiatives to enhance sales target achievement efficiently and effectively.
• Drive achievement of profitable volume/market share target for territories, per sales manager, per product line.
• Accountable for achieving brilliant execution of sales strategies with customer through leading the Field Sales teams.
• Establish market potential for paints market within each territory.
• Ensure accurate setting of company's brand objective for the year.
• Liaising with logistics/distribution department to ensure timely and adequate supply of product to channels as per requirement.
• Monitor sales performance by analysing and comparing sales realization against plan.
• Carrying out brand awareness survey and advising on necessary actions to be taken.
• Undertake market/depot visits periodically to facilitate achievement of sales action plan, identify new potential and add value to existing operations.
• Coordinate with respective Product lines for quotations, technical and/or commercial information and clarifications
• Actively seek, suggest, and implement new opportunities and means for enhancing company profile and business mission internally and externally
• Coaching of Sales team to ensure effective budget achievements
• Complete sales budgets for the Territory

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• B.Sc/HND in related discipline with minimum of 8 years experience gained across Sales/Marketing.
• Previous sales in a Paint industry is compulsory
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong business acumen
• Computer literate

Job Title: Sales Manager
Location: Nationwide
Purpose of Role 

• The Sales Manager leads and manages the relationship with customer(s) in their region to ensure Sales growth and awareness of paint products, accountable for set sales goals by identifying and satisfying customer's Paints and Coatings needs efficiently.

Key Accountabilities

• Drive achievement of profitable volume/market share target for territories, per sales person, per product line.
• Understand the defined market and build Regional Sales plans for the Territory to increase sales.
• Implement the sales strategy as defined to achieve Sales Targets for the Territory.
• Establish market potential for paints market within each territory.
• Ensure regional stock holding meets with customer's timing requirement.
• Arrange regular visit, technical seminars or the likes with current and potential customer.
• Participate to marketing activities such as trade shows, advertising, technical publications and corporate presentations to support the sales strategies.
• Collate and maintain market intelligence about technologies, products, customers and competitors.
• Making product presentations to all key accounts within the territory in conjunction with the Sales Executives.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• B.Sc/HND in related discipline with minimum of 5 years experience gained across Sales/Marketing.
• Previous sales experience in a Paint industry is compulsory
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong business acumen
• Computer literate

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications and CV's using the position applied for as the mail subject, to: recruitment@bergerpaintnig.com

Application Deadline 28th November, 2014 

Marketing Executives Vacancy at Leatherworld Limited

Leatherworld commenced business as a furniture retail outlet on the 1st of December 1994. She was established to meet the need for genuine furniture in the Nigerian market, specializing in the retail of exquisite furniture and accessories by exploiting partnerships with top five Italian luxury brands.

In 1999 after four particularly rewarding years in business, the Abuja retail outlet was unveiled to serve clients within the nation’s capital and northern axis at large. In 2000, Leatherworld achieved another milestone; ushering the new millennium with the commissioning of the 1500sq meters space concourse showroom on 30, Raymond Njoku street, south west, Ikoyi. This spectacular feat set a completely new standard in furniture showrooms in the country, as the first of its kind; giving our esteemed clients the opportunity of exploring a world of furniture on three different levels.

Leatherworld Limited is recruiting to fill the position of: 
Job Title: Marketing Executive
Location: Lagos
Job Summary
The prospective candidates will be responsible for the business development and selling the company's products and would be required to achieve the following:

• Maintain and develop relationships with new and existing customers in person and via telephone calls and emails
• Represent the company at trade exhibitions and events
• Negotiate on price, costs, delivery and specifications with buyers
• Challenge any objections with a view to getting the customer to buy
• Advise on forthcoming product developments and discussing special promotions
• Create detailed proposal documents
• Work with the marketing team in ensuring that sales targets are realized which in turn translate to the realization of the company's goals and objectives
• Cold calling to arrange meetings with potential customers to prospect for new business
• Respond to incoming email and phone inquiries
• Act as a contact between the company and its existing and potential markets
• Negotiate the terms of agreement and close sales
• Gather industry and customer information

Competencies/Skills

• Strong Marketing skills
• Must be able to work Under Pressure and Multi Task
• Must be a Good Team Player
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Tools
• Good relationship management skills
• Must have Excellent Interpersonal and Good Communication (written & verbal) skills
• Problem solving skills

Qualifications/Experience

• Candidates must have a B.A/B.Sc in any discipline with a minimum of 2.2 or HND Upper Credit
• 1 - 3 years sales and marketing experience.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV's to: hr@leatherworldng.com using "Marketing Officer" as the subject of mail.
Application Deadline 24th November, 2014 

Graduate Trainee Jobs at Grant Thornton

Grant Thornton Nigeria is a member firm of Grant Thornton International. Grant Thornton is one of the world's leading organizations of independent Audit & Assurance, Tax and Advisory firm, with offices in over 130 countries. 
As part of its people and culture development policy, Grant Thornton Nigeria with presence in Abuja, Lagos and Port-Harcourt presently seeks interested young, dynamic graduates (Post NYSC) of any of the disciplines indicated below to fill entry level position of Graduate Trainees.
Job Title: Graduate Trainees 

Position Requirements: 

• Fresh graduates (No experience required)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills smart, intelligent and likeable disposition
• Analytical and lateral thinking skills
• Passion for research and learning
• Not more than 25 years of age
• B,Sc. Graduates of Accountancy, Economics, Banking & Finance, Mathematics. Statistics, Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering or other related numerate disciplines.
• Minimum of second class upper division
• Good, passionate inter-personal skill and ability to work effectively in a team

How to Apply
Qualified candidates are invited to apply by submitting their updated CVs and cover letter indicating preferred location to recruitment@ng.gt.com not later than two weeks from the date of this publication. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Grant Thornton Nigeria is a member firm of Grant Thornton International Limited (GTIL). GTIL and the member firms are not a worldwide partnership. Services are delivered by the member firms.

Jobs at Integrated Corporate Services Ltd (ICSL

Integrated Corporate Services Ltd (ICSL) is a leading Pan Afncan Recruitment company in Nigeria, with a buoyant client base across the key sectors of the economy. We offer a comprehensive range of outsourcing services ranging from Human Resource solutions to fleet management. We serve both small and medium sized enterprises as well as large corporate companies
Our clients require

1.) OND Graduates: OND Upper Credit graduates in any discipline, not more than 24years old.

2.) HND Graduates: HND Upper Credit graduates in any discipline, not more than 25 years old,

3.) Marketers: HND Upper/Lower Credit graduates, not more than 30 years, with 2 years or more experience in Marketing.

4.) OND information Technology: OND Upper Credit graduates in the following disciplines.

• Computer Science, Estate Management, Civil Engineering, Electronics/Electrical Engineering, Secretarial Studies and Any discipline in the Social Sciences.
• Interested Candidates must have certificates/results to indicate they have finished school and at least 1 year experience in the listed disciplines.

5.) Social Science Graduates
B.Sc. graduates in any Social Science discipline (Second Class Upper Only). Candidates must have at least 2 years experience in Customer Service and Marketing.

Locations: Lagos and Abuja

6.) Assistant Direct Sales Managers

Responsibilities

• Negotiation with prospective customers and other parties.
• Facilitate / training on sales processes and effective selling techniques
• Meet sales targets and goals as agreed terms

Requirements

• BSC or HND degree in any discipline.
• At least five years and above experience in marketing
• Should have spent at least two years in a leadership position.
• Good business acumen/negotiating skills
• Good communication and people skills

7.) Experienced Transaction Officer/Experienced Teller (200 positions)

Qualification

• OND Upper Credit and not more than 30 years old
• Not less than 2 years as a posting and receiving Teller.
• Knowledge of Finacle would be an added advantage

8.) Librarian

Qualification

• HND/BSc/MBA in the relevant fields.
• 3-5 year experience in cataloguing, archiving, record and data management and electronic/online file management.

9. Executive Assistant

Qualification

• HND/B.Sc/MBA
• 3-5 years hands-on experience in office management, secretarial services and administrative functions.
• Ideal candidate must be able to plan, schedule and manage itinerary of a top level executive. He would also be required to attend business meetings, take minutes and deliver business reports.

10.) HND with fluency in various Nigerian Languages

• HND Upper or Lower credit graduates in any discipline who can speak at least 2 Nigerian languages (Igbo, Hausa and Yoruba).
• Applicants for all positions must possess the following desirable characteristics:
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Comfortable with MS packages.
• Personable and good interpersonal skills,
• Energetic, attention to details and ability to multi-task.

11.) Lawyers

Qualifications

• LL.B, B.L certificate with 1-3 years experience with a minimum of Second Class Lower qualification.
• Preference will be given to Lawyers with commercial experience.

12.) Fleet Managers

Candidates should possess 4-6 years experience in fleet management and administration, should be between 30-36 years and must have extensive experience in driving.

Application Closing Date
22nd January, 2013

Method of Application
Candidates are to send in their curriculum vitae as an attachment and the position applied for as the subject of the email to:
resourcing@integratedcorporateservices.com

Management Administrator at APM Terminals

APM Terminals is one of the largest container terminal operators in the world. The diverse portfolio includes substantial interests in more than 40 ports around the globe. We continue to actively develop and invest in new projects and opportunities in ports and terminal management. In terms of the future, we are determined to stay at the forefront of our industry by providing value-adding e-business solutions, customer relations management and innovative use of technologies.

APM Terminals commenced operations in Nigeria in March, 2006. Apapa is Nigeria's largest port and contains a number of wharfs. To date, the staff comprises over 700 highly skilled and motivated foreign and local staff. We stand for operational excellence – from modern equipment, facilities, advanced technology and proven processes and terminal management. We are currently looking for an individual who share our commitment to providing services that are second-to-none.

Job Title: Management Administrator - APM Terminals,

Location: Apapa, Lagos, Nigeria

Ref: 62586

This position offers an outstanding opportunity to join the global team at APM Terminals Apapa and contribute to the success of the organization. The position reports to the Managing Director.

Key Accountabilities

• Representing the Management Team, where appropriate in internal and external matters, while making professional and informed decisions within appropriate level of authority; as well as communicating/delegating work to others;
• Manage key stakeholder relationships. Develop a complete map of top external stakeholders for the company with detail of contact persons and the nominated relationship holder in APMT. For stakeholders owned by the MD, ensure a personal relationship with PA’s and other key personnel around the stakeholders;
• Managing the Management Team offices and Safety of its environment.
• Liaising with Business Unit heads as appropriate;
• Coordinate procurement and distribution of corporate branding items;
• Handle media appointments and materials distribution. Ensure that all calls and enquiries from media are attended. Manage content and planning of all Management Team’s media events and meetings and ensure pre-approved material is up-to-date and delivered to media on request.
• Organizing and attending meetings and events; taking minutes and ensuring the Management team is well-prepared for meetings;
• Dealing with correspondence and writing letters;
• Editor of the internal newsletter;
• Liaison for visiting Senior Management team from Region and The Hague;
• Optimize the Management team’s schedule and movements by arranging business and personal  travel and accommodation and, occasionally, traveling with the team to provide general assistance during travel, meetings or presentations;
• Devising and maintaining office systems to deal efficiently with paper flow and filing;
• Organizing and storing paper work, documents and computer based information;
• Producing documents, briefing papers, reports and presentations;
• Organizing and maintaining diaries and making appointments;

Your Profile

• Completed (minimum) bachelor’s degree in Business or related field.
• Three to five years work experience in a related function.
• High drive and interest in taking on new tasks.
• Strong Business mindset and understanding.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Fluent in English both written and spoken.
• Tactful, diplomatic and displays excellent judgment.
• Well-organized, timely, and persistent.
• Ability to handle confidential information on a daily basis.
• Possesses empathy, personal tact, cultural understanding, strong communication skills; networking, interacting and influencing key decision makers within and outside circle of influence.
• Middle management public relations and high level administrative assistance.

We offer

• A truly international working environment in a modern working location
• Value and team-based leadership
• An open and engaging working environment
• A wide range of international career opportunities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth in a dynamic environment
• Competitive compensation packages 

Application

This position is a local position, based in Lagos, Nigeria and will remain posted until 30/March/2012.

Please click link below to apply and ensure to upload/attach a recent CV. For all internal applications please note that HR will contact your local HR to request for your staff card upon receipt of your application.
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Jobs at Adexen: Trade Marketing Manager

Adexen is mandated by a large international FMCG group. The Group is looking for a Trade Marketing Manager for its Lagos Office.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The ideal candidate will be responsible for playing a key role in formulating & executing the Company’s Channel and Category Sales Strategies. He or She is also responsible for driving excellence in in-store execution across all channels, formulating and managing trade activation programmes, initiatives generation and providing inputs to brand plans and strategies; the ideal candidate will report to the Sales Director of the Company.
RESPONSIBILITIES

·          Developing country/customer mix strategy.
·          Defining Category Trade marketing KPIs.
·          Responsible for the trade marketing budget
·          Contribute to category marketing plans, with customer & category analysis and promotional strategy.

·          Provide analysis of the customer’s position, work together with the Regional Sales Managers to ensure actions aimed at strengthening the company’s position in the category.
·          Develop and implement promotional strategy in line with brand priorities and media plans across customers.
·          Sales interface with the Brand Marketing team with regards to all promotional and customer activity.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

·          A good university degree with a minimum of 2nd class upper; a degree in pharmacy will be an added advantage
·          Minimum of 7 years experience in Sales and Brand Management – with about 2 years each in Brand management and Field Sales in a multi-national FMCG company.
·          Must be result oriented and aggressive with strong analytical and numeric skills.
·          Strong commercial understanding of business issues and opportunities
·          Entrepreneurial and self-motivated with capacity to work under intense pressure.
·          Exceptional knowledge of sales, business and marketing processes
·          Excellent business reporting, project management and writing skills
·          Strong business acumen, problem solving, data manipulation and management skills
·          Must be able to contribute to planning and strategic thinking
·          Effective time management & organizational skills
·          Must be able to develop effectual relationships and operate with senior management
WHAT IS ON OFFER

Attractive package

Please send us your English resume in Word format at: ADEXEN-492839@adexen.eu

Or apply directly at:

Click here to apply online

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: 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: 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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