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 successful candidate will be required to:
- Support the Regional Commercial Manager in developing sales plan and strategy for effective growth, increased turnover and penetration of products in the market.
- Monitor the implementation of promotional activities in the Depot to ensure maximum return on investments.
- Maintain and develop relationships with existing customers via meetings, telephone calls and e-mails (Key Accounts Management).
- Analyze sales figures/data, interpreting trends to facilitate planning and forecasting of future sales volumes.
- Ensure effective stock management within Depot and customers to ensure maximum sales.
- Conduct market / product research and monthly price audit.
- Facilitate Debt recovery.
The Person: The right candidate must:
- Possess an OND in any discipline.
- Have two to three (2-3) years working experience in a FMCG environment.
- Be willing to travel extensively.
- Be exceptional at relationship management and business development with extensive customer interaction.
- 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.
- Possess good Microsoft office computer skills especially in Ms Word, Excel and Power point
Please note that only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.
Deadline is 05-01-2010
