VACANCIES AT PZ CUSSONS NIGERIA

PZ CUSSONS NIGERIA CURRENTLY HAS A THE FOLLOWING JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN THEIR OFFICES ACROSS NIGERIA

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 30 Jun 2011

JOB TITLE: Business to Business Manager - PZ WIlmar
All Business Units - All States
RESPONSIBILITIES:  Business To Business Manager – PZ Wilmar
The successful candidate will be required to: 
•         Create, develop and implement B2B category/brands sales strategy in order to grow market share in volume & value and profitability.
•         Create competitive trade terms for the relevant category.
•         Ensure  pricing strategy supports brand positioning and is relevant to the competitive arena.
•         Create competitive credit terms for the relevant category.
•         Lead and agree with marketing 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) 

REQUIREMENTS: Business To Business Manager – PZ Wilmar
         Have Bachelor Degree in Business Administration-an MBA will be considered a plus
         Possess 6-10 years relevant experience in sales/B2B/export departments of reputable food companies
         Have External Professional Qualification
         Be a good coach and leader.
         Have excellent communication skills – written and verbal.
         Have flexibility and ability to adapt to changing market and business conditions.
         Possess Commercial acumen and customer focus.
         Good experience in managing of large, remote teams.
         Possess demonstrated Experience in both field and B2B sales
         Computer Literate especially in the use of MS Office Suite of Applications

JOB TITLE: Laboratory Analyst - PZ Wilmar
All Business Units - Lagos
RESPONSIBILITIES:  Laboratory Analyst – PZ Wilmar
The successful candidate will be required to: 
•         To correctly analyze sample(s) assigned using the group analytical methods and specification and to follow strictly the spelt out procedure specified for the parameter under analysis at all times.
•         To ensure that the correct / specified labelled reagents are used for analysis.
•         To ensure proper handling of equipment during use and make sure they are kept clean always
•         To log in all data of all analysis done in the appropriate book / sheets.  To communicate results to production and raise plant advice and objection form for out of specification product.
•         To maintain a safe working environment by ensuring the work area / equipments are kept clean and tidy and hazard free.  

REQUIREMENTS: Laboratory Analyst – PZ Wilmar 
         Have Bachelor Degree in Business Science preferably Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Science and Laboratory Technology
         Possess 3-5 years relevant experience in the food industry
         Have External Professional Qualification
         Have excellent communication skills – written and verbal.
         Computer Literate especially in the use of MS Office Suite of Applications

JOB TITLE: Head of Marketing - PZ Wilmar
LOCATION: Lagos
RESPONSIBILITY:  Head of Marketing
The successful candidate will be required to:
 •         Create, develop and implement OU marketing strategy ensuring that the Pan African/Cross functional aspects are aligned
•         Initiate the NPD process ensuring that the process requirements are managed and delivered according to targets (360 degree marketing)
•         Ensure portfolio categories pricing supports brand positioning and is relevant to the competitive arena
•         Delivery of overall budgeted profitability by growing and sustaining category performance
•         Lead the selection of the appropriate trade channels
•         Explore and exploit new opportunities for the portfolio
•         Monitor, control and report portfolio performance through brand health indicators such as NNS, GM, MC & key consumer KPIs providing solutions to shortfalls
•         Approve portfolio M&C plan within guidelines, creating and modifying as necessary to meet objective
•         Proactively identify sources and resource needs to support portfolio growth
•         Coach, manage and develop high performance teams, including sourcing brand managers
•         Responsible for ensuring ABM induction programme is appropriate
•         Proactively feed into and follow up on actions from the Sales & Operations Planning process (S&OP) 

REQUIREMENTS: Head of Marketing
         Have Bachelor Degree in Business Administration-an MBA will be considered a plus
         Possess 10+ years relevant experience in sales/marketing departments of reputable companies. Prior experience in foods sector will be considered a plus.
         Have External Professional Qualification which is preferred
         Demonstrate Experience in Brand and or Category Management
         Be Computer Literate especially in the use of MS Office Suite of Applications
         Have good experience in managing of large, remote teams.
         Be a good coach and leader.
         Have excellent communication skills – written and verbal.
         Have flexibility and ability to adapt to changing market and business conditions.
         Possess Commercial acumen and customer focus.

JOB TITLE: CATEGORY SALES DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
LOCATION: Abuja Fct
RESPONSIBILITIES:   CATEGORY SALES DEVELOPMENT MANAGER  
The successful candidate will be required to:
•    Push emerging categories & NPD products.
•    Identify channel opportunities & support frontline sales.
•    Carry out specific market analysis & penetration strategy.
•    Phase & phase out SKUs.
•    Activate consumer promotions.
•    Train & develop trade personnel for technical selling.
•    Execute competition analysis and report findings.

RESPONSIBILITIES: CATEGORY SALES DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
•    Have a minimum of first degree in Science or Engineering
•    Have between six(6) to seven(7) years working experience in Engineering, Consumer durable products like generators, freezers, fridges, inverters, cars etc.
•    Have good analytical skills to analyse trade data.
•    Have good communication skills.
•    Love travelling & be willing to travel extensively.
•    Be an extrovert with excellent interpersonal skills.
•    Be willing to take up higher level of responsibilities and work under pressure.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL THE LISTED ROLES ABOVE:
•    Posses a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS.
•    Good Microsoft office computer skills especially in Ms Word, Excel and Power point. 
Please note that only short listed candidates would be contacted
 
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