PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc, the largest subsidiary of PZ Cussons, has enjoyed tremendous business success in Nigeria for over a century.

No other consumer goods company possesses our heritage in Nigeria or understands its customers better than we do. Our approach to Nigeria, our customers, our consumers and to our business is designed to sustain us far into the future.

Our prime business objective in Nigeria is sustainable and profitable growth and our drive to be world-class in every aspect of our business life will be relentless.

To achieve this, we have adopted a Strategic Business Unit (SBU) structure, in which each SBU has clear focus on its markets; developing a deep understanding of the needs and aspirations of its consumers and the dynamics of the marketplace, which it can exploit to deliver its objectives.


Our business policies, systems and actions (procedures and processes, corporate and personal ethics, corporate image, employee development, equality of opportunity, remuneration, services provided to distributors etc) are harmonized between all our SBUs, ensuring the sharing of best practice and operational synergies.

By combining our financial strength and the commercial acumen encouraged at all levels amongst our people, we are positioning ourselves to seize profitable new opportunities within our chosen sectors. PZ Cussons is currently recruiting for the Vacant position of  AREA COMMERCIAL MANAGER in every state of the federation State

The Role:   AREA COMMERCIAL MANAGER

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Maintain and develop relationships with existing customers via meetings, telephone calls and e-mails.
• Analyze sales figures/data, interpret trends to facilitate planning and forecast future sales volumes.
• Gain a clear understanding of  customers’ businesses and requirements.
• Provide customers with quotations through prompt and accurate cost calculations.
• Analyse the competitive environment to ascertain product performance against competition.
• Organise sales and product training for sales team.
• Manage stock effectively and facilitate debt recovery.

The Person: The right candidate must:

• Possess a relevant degree in any discipline – MBA marketing will be an added advantage.
• Have three to five (3-5)years working experience in a fast  moving retail environment.
• Be willing to travel extensively.
• Be exceptional at relationship management and business development with extensive customer interaction.
• Have good Microsoft office computer skills especially in Ms Word, Excel and Power point.
• Have effective written, oral and presentation skills.
• 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: 05 Jan 2010

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