ACTIVATION MANAGER
All Business Units - Lagos
The Role: Activation Manager
The successful candidate is required to:
- Manage the Customer Marketing Calendar, maximise Field Sales capability and capacity to deliver key priorities.
- Work with Customer Marketing to develop quarterly and monthly priorities on Assortment, Merchandising and Promotion.
- Provide Field Sales force with selling tools and support materials to drive brilliant execution of BTL activities.
- Communicate Customer Marketing activation plans to all relevant stakeholders.
- Develop regional activation plans in line with National priorities and in support of regional opportunities.
- Develop tracking mechanism and scorecards to measure execution and provide evaluation of all Customer Marketing activities for Assortment , Merchandising and Promotion.
- Develop control mechanisms to optimize promotional volumes.
- Lead, inspire and develop the Customer Marketing activation team to outstanding delivery and personal growth and development.
The Person: The successful candidate must:
- Possess a University degree with a minimum of eight to ten (8–10) years work experience in field sales and customer marketing.
- Have good track records on previous roles.
- Have a strong capability to coach others on customer marketing fundamentals & BTL process.
- Be a computer expert especially in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Be thorough, accurate, giving attention to detail in all aspects of work.
- Show excellent interpersonal relations skills.
- Posses a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE, ONENESS.
Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Closing date: 10 Dec 2010
INSIGHT MANAGER
All Business Units - Lagos
The Role: Insight Manager
The successful candidate is required to:
- Generate, develop and communicate insights concerning shopper buying preferences and behaviours to identify key drivers by channel.
- Manage the use of external data (ACN) in quarterly CACP meetings to ensure commercial decisions are grounded in an objective analysis of external performance on share, distribution, inventory, and shelf performance.
- Develop a network of appropriate industry contacts (Internal & External) to gain a wider understanding of opportunities, risks and issues impacting the business.
- Communicate market intelligence back to the company at appropriate levels.
- Conduct performance assessment of external market to produce RTM and Gap Analysis and identify key channel and category opportunities.
- Monitor sell out data with Key Accounts.
- Develop mechanism to compare with national /channel performance and work with Customer marketing to develop action plans.
- Monitor sell out pricing and make recommendations on price movements.
The Person: The successful candidate must:
- Possess a University degree with a minimum of eight to ten (8–10) years work experience in an FMCG organisation.
- Have a strong capability to coach others on insights, sales drivers, outlet segmentation and managing relationships.
- Possess good analytical skills, excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Be a computer expert especially in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Have excellent interpersonal skills.
- Posses a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE, ONENESS.
Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Closing date: 10 Dec 2010
CATEGORY CUSTOMER MARKETING MANAGER
All Business Units - Lagos
The Role: Category Customer Marketing Manager
The successful candidate is required to:
- Identify category opportunities to maximise growth and potential by channel.
- Identify key growth drivers by channel and develop strategies across Assortment, Merchandising and promotion.
- Manage the annual and quarterly customer marketing process.
- Develop quarterly and monthly priorities by channel, communicate and track effectiveness.
- Post-evaluate all key events to improve ROI.
- Review effectiveness of channel RTM and make recommendations to improve performance and profitability.
- Develop channel specific NP solutions and plans.
- Make input to category S&OP volume planning.
- Demonstrate with colleagues, clients and suppliers habitual behaviours consistent with winning team principles.
The Person: The successful candidate must:
- Possess a University degree with a minimum of eight to ten (8–10) years work experience in an FMCG organisation.
- Be able to work with and influence cross-functional teams.
- Possess good analytical skills, excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Be a computer expert especially in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Have excellent interpersonal skills.
- Posses a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE, ONENESS.
Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Closing date: 10 Dec 2010
MERCHANDISING MANAGER
All Business Units - Lagos
The Role: Merchandising Manager
The successful candidate is required to:
- Develop merchandising priorities (POS, visibility) by channel ,by cycle and by quarter.
- Develop internal and external layouts (planograms) by channel.
- Create a POS materials catalogue and management systems for storage , ordering and compliance.
- Manage the POS budget and evaluate the impact of POS to maximise ROI.
- Develop POS materials for key initiatives and negotiate best possible sources and terms.
- Develop merchandising tracking mechanisms to measure effectiveness on shelf.
- Conduct merchandiser recruitment, training and management including detailed journey planning and assessment.
The Person: The successful candidate must:
- Possess a University degree with a minimum of eight to ten (8–10) years work experience in an FMCG organisation.
- Have good track records on previous roles.
- Possess the ability to sell wining ideas to cross functional colleagues on opportunities for brilliant market execution.
- Be a computer expert especially in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Be thorough, accurate, giving attention to detail in all aspects of work.
- Show excellent interpersonal relations skills.
- Posses a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE, ONENESS.
Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Closing date: 10 Dec 2010
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.
- 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.
Closing date: 17 Dec 2010
IT Operations Manager
All Business Units - Lagos
The Role: IT Operations Manager
- Manage Data Center operations;
- Develop, establish and improve service management processes in order to ensure effective, efficient and secured provision of infrastructure and other IT services based on best practices in the industry (ITILv3);
- Oversee management of user authorization and authentication of key business applications;
- manage the procurement of all IT-related purchases;
· Possess a University degree in Computer Sciences, Computer Engineering or Information Technology;
· Have a minimum of two years experience in IT operations in the FMCG industry;
· Be experienced in developing systems infrastructure, in monitoring, controlling and maintaining existing IT operations;
· Possess a IT Professional qualification preferably ITIL;
· Have a passion for documentation and knowledge management;
· Be able to communicate technical data processing information effectively both orally and in writing;
· Have good people management skills;
· Have sound skills in and knowledge of:Ø Data center operation managementØ Solaris Unix administrationØ Windows administrationØ SQL administrationØ Storage/NetApps managementØ Tape Library administrationØ Application integrationØ Operations/Process optimization
The role involves responding rapidly to requests from Management, working on special projects, researching and analyzing specific information. Addressing business need within fixed deadlines. Projects can also include non-specific work. The successful candidate for this role while reporting to the Business Development Manager and will be required to:
The ideal candidate for this position should:
Please note that only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.
- Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS.
Closing date: 17 Dec 2010
Credit Control Manager
All Business Units - Lagos
The Role: Credit Control Manager
The successful candidate will be required to:
- Coordinate all credit activities to assist with reducing exposure to bad debt.
- Monitor the accurate reporting of sales values.
- Monitor the adequacy of the company’s sales as captured by all the depots.
- Maintain accuracy of distributors records.
- Monitor the distributors account from all depots for accurate posting.
- Proactively assess credit worthiness for new customers.
- Check and approve journal entry into the general ledger.
- Monitor the repatriation of export rebate.
- Monitor export sales to the point of payment.
- Liaise with depot managers for transaction correction.
- Provide support services to other SBUs/Units.
The Person: The ideal candidate for this position should;
- Have a minimum of second class lower degree in accounting, finance or related discipline.
- Have two–three (2-3) years post-qualification experience in the FMCG industry.
- Be an associate member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and the Association of Chartered Accountants.
- Have a good knowledge of accounting soft-wares, MFG/Pro knowledge would be an advantage.
- Be highly computer literate especially a sound knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- Have a sound knowledge of IAS/SAS and IFRS.
- Possess good interpersonal skills.
- Have an eye for details and be self-motivated.
- Must be a good team player. Must have a flexible approach to work and 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: 17 Dec 2010
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.
- 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: 17 Dec 2010
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: 17 Dec 2010
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: 17 Dec 2010
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: 17 Dec 2010
MARKETING MANAGER- Consumer Electronics
All Business Units - Lagos
The Role: MARKETING MANAGER – CONSUMER ELECTRONICS
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.
- Possess a university degree, ideally in a commercial related discipline.
- Have between ten- twelve (10-12) years experience in Marketing or Brand Management role, ideally in the electronics or home appliances 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: 17 Dec 2010
Area Sales Manager
All Business Units - Lagos
The Role: Area Sales Manager
The successful candidates will be required to:
- Consistently meet or exceed agreed business development targets.
- Have detailed knowledge and experience in the distribution of FMCG products.
- Develop the annual area sales plan.
- Motivate, train and develop the local sales teams.
- Manage and drive customers/partners towards profitable growth.
- Identify and develop new and incremental sales business opportunities.
- Have good knowledge in distribution & customer development in the sector of FMCG.
- Possess a good university degree in any discipline.
- Possess first class numeric and communication skills.
- Have excellent customer relation skills.
- Possess three to five (3–5) years successful selling experience at sales management level.
- Possess high levels of determination and desire to succeed in a result oriented environment.
- Be a good team player but with the ability to drive the team to unsurpassed success
- Be mobile and willing to be flexible in terms of location.
- Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS.
Closing date: 17 Dec 2010
IT Business Analyst
All Business Units - Lagos
The Role: IT Business Analyst
- liaise extensively with external or internal clients;
- produce project feasibility reports;
- translate client requirements into highly specified project briefs;
- identify options for potential solutions and assess them for both technical and business suitability;
- create logical and innovative solutions to complex problems;
- draw up specific proposals for modified or replacement systems;
- present proposals to clients;
The Person:
The right candidate must:
· Possess a University degree in Computer Sciences / Information Systems and potentially Business Administration.
· Have three to five years experience as a business analyst in the FMCG Industry.
· Have sound skills in Process modeling, data modeling and testing training.
· Be proficient in managing Ms SQL Server 200x.
- Have solid knowledge of data warehousing principals, data modeling and data base design.
- Possess strong business analysis skills (Business Intelligence requirements gathering & documentation).
- Have experience of data extraction and analysis from ERP systems.
- Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS.
Closing date: 17 Dec 2010
Communications Manager
All Business Units - Lagos
The Role: Communications Manager
The successful candidate is required to:
- Create, implement and oversee the company’s communications program.
- Develop and maintain strong external and internal communications media.
- To develop a national communications strategy.
- To project the work of the PZ CUSSONS FOUNDATION and other sponsorship / donation activities.
- To build the organization’s reputation.
- Build and maintain relationships with journalists, research stories, identify media angles, organise press conferences and write press releases.
- Champion cultural change moves within the organization.
- Develop and execute in conjunction with commercial management, new ways of maximizing and enhancing strategy through non-paid media.
- Effectively manage key communications channels including local publications, intranet/internet etc.
- Implement corporate internal and external communication policies, strategy and guidance.
- Oversee the production of speeches and position papers for senior management.
The Person: The successful candidate must:
- Possess a B.Sc. in Mass Communications, MBA (Management).
- Have a minimum of eight to ten (8–10) years work experience with not less than five (5) years at senior management level.
- Be a Member of Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM-Chartered).
- Be a Computer expert especially in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Have excellent Public Relations skills.
- Posses the ability to prioritise, work under pressure and deliver to agreed deadlines.
- Be thorough, accurate, giving attention to detail in all aspects of work.
- Be service driven and highly professional.
- Have an enthusiastic approach to change.
- Show excellent interpersonal relations skills.
- Have Excellent presentation and writing skills.
- Possess skill in writing for a variety of audiences, writing and editing news and feature articles.
- Be fluent in most Nigerian languages.
- Posses a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE, ONENESS.
Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Closing date: 17 Dec 2010
Marketing Manager - Commercial SBU
Health and Beauty - Lagos
The Role: Marketing Manager - Commercial SBU
The successful candidate will be required to:
· Formulate and ensure the implementation of world class marketing strategies to maximize brand visibility and profitability.
· Drive New Product Development strategies to achieve a diversified and competitive portfolio of brands to ensure consumer preferences are fully entertained invariably for revenue generation.
· Create a competitive edge for PZ products in the FCMG industry.
· Drive the increase in gross margin growth.
· Plan the annual and 5 year budget plan and coordinate delivery.
· Manage all elements of the marketing mix.
· Increase market share of PZ products to agreed targets.
· Achieve and deliver overall budgeted profitability by growing and sustaining brand management.
· Explore and exploit new markets opportunities for PZ brands.
· Develop, build and maintain business relationships with key partners and departments.
· Manage team and individual performance through regular reviews, monitoring objectives and ensuring developmental needs are identified and actioned.
The Person: The ideal candidate for this job must:
· Possess a B.A. Honours degree in any commercial field with a minimum of second class lower division.
· Possess an MBA or professional qualification as a added advantage.
· Have between 8 - 10 years minimum marketing or Brand Management experience gained in blue chip FMCG companies.
· Possess strong analytical and presentation skills.
· Be an outstanding communicator with clear interpersonal and leadership skills.
· Be an outstanding leader with the ability to build teams and gather support across business functions.
· Be competitive, pushy and have a "want to win" mentality.
· Be organized, energetic and self-motivated.
· Be willing to make tough decisions and provide leadership on projects
· Be willing to challenge status quo and engage in debate at Board Level.
· Possess good Analytical and People management skills.
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: 17 Dec 2010
Cost Accountant
All Business Units - Lagos
The Role: Cost Accountant
The successful candidate must be one of the top cost accountants in Nigeria, and capable of managing the costing for 400 SKUs across 11 factories located in 3 sites.
A “costing guru” with a proven track record, s/he will be required to:
(a) Act as the “costing expert” and custodian of the costing system within the organization and help Supply Chain and Finance to resolve technically challenging costing issues, and ensure consistent costing principles across the different factories.
(b) Maintain accurate standard costs across all aspects of the production process and ensure that these consistently reflect the true picture. Ensure cost data is allocated correctly and take corrective action to resolve issues.
(c) Ensure that the Bill of Materials reflect correct usage levels and support investigations of any major variances, plus ensure that these get resolved.
(d) Ensure that the material costs give an accurate picture of current costs, taking into account stock levels on hand.
(e) Ensure proper allocation of conversion costs into finished products.
(f) Review and validate WIP levels on a monthly basis.
(g) Prepare relevant and actionable monthly reports which are explained to the stake-holders.
(h) Identify cost reduction opportunities.
(i) Develop and enhance the cost accounting system with our current ERP software, MFG PRO, as a base.
(j) Review current cost accounting processes and controls and continuously seek to enhance the same.
(k) Document cost accounting and inventory processes and procedures.
(l) Coordinate physical inventories and cycle counts and reconcile to general ledger.
(m) Support the overall finance function from his/her area of expertise as required.
- Have a B.Sc/HND in Accounting or Finance, a professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, and CIMA would be an added advantage.
- Have 3-5 years relevant work experience in a high volume multiple SKU production environment, with a proven track record of getting results.
- Have advanced computer skills specifically in Microsoft Excel and ERP Systems. MFG PRO knowledge would be a distinct advantage but not a pre-requisite.
- Be self-motivated and self-directed, able and willing to take initiative.
- Have considerable interaction and involvement with all levels in other departments.
- Must have strong analytical skills with particular attention to detail.
- Have an ability to work independently with attention to detail and the ability to work on multiple projects at a time are essential.
- Must be able to respond to flexibly to changing circumstances.
Closing date: 17 Dec 2010
FINANCIAL ANALYST
All Business Units - Lagos
The Role: Financial Analyst
The successful candidate will be required to:
- Provide all required financial leadership and guidance to the category assigned
- Act as the finance Manager for the category assigned and together with the rest of the team strive to optimize the performance.
- Pro-actively ensure that the financial targets are met.Provide financial evaluations of all new product and investment proposals.
- Ensure that these are fully analyzed with the financial impact clarified and returns optimized.
- Pro-actively seek ways to further drive the profitability of the category by identifying opportunities.
- Ensure that proper spending controls are in place and that the category is aware of the actual spends vs. latest commitments.
- Ensure that the monthly and yearly profit performance is tracked and that the status is explained to the management team on a continuous basis.
- Manage the financial month end closing for the category and ensure that the results are accurate and clearly understood by the management team.
- Coordinate the five year plan, budget and profit forecasts for the category.
- Work together with the rest of the team to optimize working capital.
- The Person :The ideal candidate for this position should:
Have a minimum of second class lower degree in accounting, finance or related discipline. - Have three to five (3-5) years post-qualification experience in the FMCG industry.
- Be an associate member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and/or the Association of Chartered Accountants and/or CIMA.
- Have a strong understanding of financial analysis techniques.
- Have a good knowledge of accounting soft-wares, MFG/Pro knowledge would be an advantage.
- Be computer literate especially a sound knowledge of Microsoft Excel, very strong Excel modelling skills are required.
- Have a sound knowledge of IAS/SAS and IFRS.
- Possess good interpersonal skills.
- Have an eye for details and be self-motivated.
- Must be a good team player.
- Must have a flexible approach to work and 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: 17 Dec 2010
MARKETING MANAGER (FOODS)
All Business Units - Lagos
The Role: MARKETING MANAGER (FOODS)
The successful candidate will be required to:
· Create, develop and implement category/brands strategy in order to grow market share in volume, value and profitability.
· Initiate and manage the New Product Development (NPD) process.
· Ensure pricing strategy supports brand positioning and is relevant to the competitive arena.
· Deliver overall budgeted profitability by growing and sustaining category/brands performance.
· Lead and agree with sales department, the selection of the appropriate trade channels.
· Explore and exploit new opportunities for relevant portfolio.
· Monitor, control and report category performance through brand health indicators such as NNS, GM, OC,OP &Key consumer KPI’s.
· Develop and execute approved M&C plan for assigned category/brands.
· Understand and apply relevant external environment, e.g. consumer insights, competitor 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/marketing 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: 17 Dec 2010
