As part of its continuous development programme, PZ Cussons is interested in four to six vibrant, energetic and intelligent candidates that have potential to grow within the organization and eventually take on leadership roles in our commercial Business Unit.
Successful candidates with proven performance and interest in the roles below will be given exposure to commercial Analysis, Sales Management and other core areas such as Customer Services, Selling Skills and Negotiation Skills, with the objective of gaining necessary skills to lead a Sales team in a large listed conglomerate.
To succeed you will need to a history of sales achievement and results. An education in Sales & Marketing Management and early work exposure is advantageous, as well as a completed or initiated professional study, e.g. CIMN etc. it is important show an alignment to our CAN Do values (Courage, Accountability, Networking, Drive and Oneness) plus a track record of success/achievements and very strong intellectual capabilities.
If your answer is YES, then come let’s build together
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 competitive advantage & optimal in market execution to maximize business potential.
- Develop effective promotional brand strategic plan by channel and drive the improvement in visibility through the deployment of the right POS materials.
- Coordinate 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 (3-5) 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 Sates, 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.
Remuneration: this position carries an attractive package with a unique opportunity for further personal growth within the business
How to apply
Qualified applicants should apply online at www.pzcussons.com/pzc/working/pzinigeria/vacancies Applications must be received on or before 16th March 2010. Only short listed candidate would be contacted.
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