Job Vacancies at Saroafrica International Limited, Nigeria (Internship & Experienced)

Job Vacancies at Saroafrica International Limited, Nigeria (Internship & Experienced) – 6 Positions

by Editorial Staff

Abuja, Lagos, Rivers, Plateau, Niger and Kaduna Posted 3 years ago Posted on Advertising / Social Media / Marketing / PR, Graduate Trainee / Entry Level, Internship / Industrial Training, Sales / Business Development

Saroafrica is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Head of Marketing
2.) Van Sales Representative
3.) Hypermarket Officer (Lagos)
4.) Hypermarket Officer (Rivers)
5.) Hypermarket Officer (Abuja)
6.) Saroafrica International Limited Youthpreneurship Initiative Programme 2021

Saroafrica is the proud holding company to three Subsidiaries: Saro Agro-allied, Saro AgroSciences & Saro Lifecare as such, Our business operations are in the Agro and Consumer Based Industries.

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Head of Marketing

Location: Kaduna
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

Seedco, a leading Seed Company in Africa with interest across Africa intends to recruit competent and qualified Marketing Manager to Head her Marketing Unit as it’s deepen its operation in Nigeria.

Job Summary

The Head of Marketing role is strategically positioned to envision and develop the company's marketing Dept to deliver on the mission and vision of the company in Nigeria.
He/she has the overall responsibility of positioning, creating, capturing and sustaining values for the company through Strategic planning and implementation of consumer centric plans.
The Marketing Manager will coordinate all demand creation activities, Channel promotions, media and technology based advertisement, agro dealer’s development and product loyalty programs thereby entrenching and positioning the Seed Co brand as the seed of choice for increased productivity.

The incumbent will also:

Defining, understanding and creating long term strategies for market categories and segments.
Develop intimate knowledge of consumers’ attitudes and behaviours.
Initiate research on brands, consumers, and market segments.
Develop and defend brand identity and positioning.
Lead in the formulation of pricing strategy.
Monitor and manage the performance of the brands.
Brief Marketing agency on media objectives and creative material development and production.
Coordinate project planning, implementation and appraisal.
Develop and implement sales, distribution and channel strategy.
Implement trade marketing strategy.

Qualification and Experience

Minimum of a second Class upper University Degree, preferably in Business, Marketing, or Management (or related fields).
Business or marketing and/or business post graduate education (MBA) preferred.
Must have at least 7 years of experience as a Sales and Marketing Manager either in an Agric Business or in an FMCG environment.
Knowledge of commodities marketing, route to market, and products promotion.
Market Information Gathering, data analysis and result presentation.
Communication skills and Stakeholders Management are essential.
Hausa language will be desirable
Experience in working in international companies is certainly an added advantage.
Experience in managing teams.
Must be a self-motivated person
Required Age: 30 - 38 years.

Application Closing Date
22nd July, 2021.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

2.) Van Sales Representative

Location: Jos, Plateau
Employment Type: Contract

Job Description

He/she is responsible for using a Vehicle to ensure retail customers are served; and Saro Agrosciences products are available & visible across in assigned routes at all times.

Primary Responsibilities

Prepares route plan & adhere to it strictly.
Develop & maintain customer list that capture Name, Contact Person, Address, and Phone Numbers of customers in assigned routes.
Sell company products to current & potential retail outlets / customers.
Deliver set targets on all sales KPIs- Call, IMS, Collection, Strike Rate, Average Order Size/Call etc.
Ensure products are sold as communicated in official company price list in all sales outlets
Ensure proper maintenance of the van is carried out in accordance with guidelines.
Maintain a driver's logbook showing details of itineraries, fuel consumption, maintenance records, etc.
Assist in the development (information generation) and implementation of marketing plans regarding his / her assigned territory.
Report issues relating to satisfaction of customers, & consumers in assigned routes.
Develop existing & new retail customers to achieve daily, weekly, monthly, & annual volume / revenue targets.

Requirements

Courses / Qualification: OND (Accounts, Economics, Business Management, etc)
Relevant Experience: 2 years experience in similar role
Required Age: 23-35 years

Special Skills & Key Behavioral Competencies:

Good Communication skills
Good interpersonal skills
High integrity and must be able to work under pressure
Must be able to speak the local language of the area
Computer literate
Must be resident in City of interest
Possess valid drivers’ license.

Application Closing Date
19th July, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

3.) Hypermarket Officer (Lagos)

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Contract

Job Description

Hypermarket Officer (HMO) is tasked with the responsibility of ensuring the availability and visibility of all Saro Lifecare brands across the shelves of all key Hypermarkets in his/her area of coverage to achieve hypermarkets and Key Supermarkets optimization based on set KPIs.

Primary Responsibilities
Route to Market Implementation:

Implement the route to market for his area of coverage as designed in the Hypermarket Plan
Design route for Merchandizers within the coverage area and clear Sales KPI for merchandizers effectiveness
Expansion drive into Hypermarkets stores within the coverage area.
Recruitment and maintaining relationship with key Hypermarkets for effective optimization.
Consistent availability of ACV in the Modern Retail channel

Sales Management:

Directs, coordinates and collates Sales and Collection plan for his area of coverage based on available Hypermarket
Oversee the achievement of his territory Sales and Collection Target by keeping track of performance and suggest intervention that will ensure we are on track
Maintain track record of Hypermarkets and resource performance on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
Be in direct contact with the Key Decision makers of outlets on a weekly basis for opportunities in upselling, Competition, resolve service issue and generally to bond with them for higher productivity
Maintain stock availability by making products request in line with Target and restocking level
Supervise the delivery van and ensure prompt delivery of all PO's

Channel Management:

Champion the implementation of Sales Drivers (Distribution, Shelving, Pricing, Promotion & Merchandizing) in accordance to the approved Sales Activation Standards in all Hypermarket Accounts within coverage area
Take full ownership of implementation of all company Resources, Marketing Initiatives (Promo, POSM deployments, etc) and Standards across all segments (TLA, SA & EA) within coverage area
Resolve or Escalate channel Issues within his/her Hypermarkets covered and provide management periodic update on channel performance
Management of Merchandizers or In-store activators attached to Hypermarkets covered.

Risk and Control Management:

Monitor credit compliance of Hypermarkets within area of coverage
Ensure Merchandizers are always on their Hypermarket of coverage and 100% visibility of their activity
Reports all incidences not more than 24 hours after incidence.
Identification and Replacement of Off Spec products within 48hrs of notice.
Follow up on Payment and Inventory Management through the Purchase/Account Manager & Aisle Supervisor.
Outlet recruitment, retention and growth of their business across the different channels for optimization and business growth.
Execute Hypermarket specific functions for channel bonding with Saro Life Care

Process Improvement:

Continuously ensure process are followed and improved upon by adherence and proposing ways of improvement.
Work together with Hypermarket Lead in Collaboration with Innovation on the digital route to market as a key driver of Efficiency and Scalability

Reporting:

Provides reports of functions on daily, weekly and periodic basis as may be needed by the Line Manager.

Requirements / Special Skills / Key Behavioural Competencies

Candidate should possess an OND / NCE in relevant fields.
0 - 2 years experience.
Ability to work independently and deliver.
Smart, and willingness to learn
Excellent communication skills
Ability to multitask, prioritize and resolve customers issues
Accurate and attention to detail
Highly numeric
Goal-oriented organized team player

Application Closing Date
18th July, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

4.) Hypermarket Officer (Rivers)

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Contract

Job Description

Hypermarket Officer (HMO) is tasked with the responsibility of ensuring the availability and visibility of all Saro Lifecare brands across the shelves of all key Hypermarkets in his/her area of coverage to achieve hypermarkets and Key Supermarkets optimization based on set KPIs.

Primary Responsibilities
Route to Market Implementation:

Implement the route to market for his area of coverage as designed in the Hypermarket Plan
Design route for Merchandizers within the coverage area and clear Sales KPI for merchandizers effectiveness
Expansion drive into Hypermarkets stores within the coverage area.
Recruitment and maintaining relationship with key Hypermarkets for effective optimization.
Consistent availability of ACV in the Modern Retail channel

Sales Management:

Directs, coordinates and collates Sales and Collection plan for his area of coverage based on available Hypermarket
Oversee the achievement of his territory Sales and Collection Target by keeping track of performance and suggest intervention that will ensure we are on track
Maintain track record of Hypermarkets and resource performance on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
Be in direct contact with the Key Decision makers of outlets on a weekly basis for opportunities in upselling, Competition, resolve service issue and generally to bond with them for higher productivity
Maintain stock availability by making products request in line with Target and restocking level
Supervise the delivery van and ensure prompt delivery of all PO's

Channel Management:

Champion the implementation of Sales Drivers (Distribution, Shelving, Pricing, Promotion & Merchandizing) in accordance to the approved Sales Activation Standards in all Hypermarket Accounts within coverage area
Take full ownership of implementation of all company Resources, Marketing Initiatives (Promo, POSM deployments, etc) and Standards across all segments (TLA, SA & EA) within coverage area
Resolve or Escalate channel Issues within his/her Hypermarkets covered and provide management periodic update on channel performance
Management of Merchandizers or In-store activators attached to Hypermarkets covered.

Risk and Control Management:

Monitor credit compliance of Hypermarkets within area of coverage
Ensure Merchandizers are always on their Hypermarket of coverage and 100% visibility of their activity
Reports all incidences not more than 24 hours after incidence.
Identification and Replacement of Off Spec products within 48hrs of notice.
Follow up on Payment and Inventory Management through the Purchase/Account Manager & Aisle Supervisor.
Outlet recruitment, retention and growth of their business across the different channels for optimization and business growth.
Execute Hypermarket specific functions for channel bonding with Saro Life Care

Process Improvement:

Continuously ensure process are followed and improved upon by adherence and proposing ways of improvement.
Work together with Hypermarket Lead in Collaboration with Innovation on the digital route to market as a key driver of Efficiency and Scalability

Reporting:

Provides reports of functions on daily, weekly and periodic basis as may be needed by the Line Manager.

Requirements / Special Skills / Key Behavioural Competencies

Candidate should possess OND / NCE in relevant fields.
0 - 2 years experience.
Ability to work independently and deliver.
Smart, and willingness to learn
Excellent communication skills
Ability to multitask, prioritize and resolve customers issues
Accurate and attention to detail
Highly numeric
Goal-oriented organized team player.

Application Closing Date
18th July, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: Select "Hypermarket Officer (Port Harcourt)" in the form attached to the link above.

5.) Hypermarket Officer (Abuja)

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Contract

Job Description

Hypermarket Officer (HMO) is tasked with the responsibility of ensuring the availability and visibility of all Saro Lifecare brands across the shelves of all key Hypermarkets in his/her area of coverage to achieve hypermarkets and Key Supermarkets optimization based on set KPIs.

Primary Responsibilities
Route to Market Implementation:

Implement the route to market for his area of coverage as designed in the Hypermarket Plan
Design route for Merchandizers within the coverage area and clear Sales KPI for merchandizers effectiveness
Expansion drive into Hypermarkets stores within the coverage area.
Recruitment and maintaining relationship with key Hypermarkets for effective optimization.
Consistent availability of ACV in the Modern Retail channel

Sales Management .

Directs, coordinates and collates Sales and Collection plan for his area of coverage based on available Hypermarket
Oversee the achievement of his territory Sales and Collection Target by keeping track of performance and suggest intervention that will ensure we are on track
Maintain track record of Hypermarkets and resource performance on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
Be in direct contact with the Key Decision makers of outlets on a weekly basis for opportunities in upselling, Competition, resolve service issue and generally to bond with them for higher productivity
Maintain stock availability by making products request in line with Target and restocking level
Supervise the delivery van and ensure prompt delivery of all PO's

Channel Management:

Champion the implementation of Sales Drivers (Distribution, Shelving, Pricing, Promotion & Merchandizing) in accordance to the approved Sales Activation Standards in all Hypermarket Accounts within coverage area
Take full ownership of implementation of all company Resources, Marketing Initiatives (Promo, POSM deployments, etc) and Standards across all segments (TLA, SA & EA) within coverage area
Resolve or Escalate channel Issues within his/her Hypermarkets covered and provide management periodic update on channel performance
Management of Merchandizers or In-store activators attached to Hypermarkets covered.

Risk and Control Management:

Monitor credit compliance of Hypermarkets within area of coverage
Ensure Merchandizers are always on their Hypermarket of coverage and 100% visibility of their activity
Reports all incidences not more than 24 hours after incidence.
Identification and Replacement of Off Spec products within 48hrs of notice.
Follow up on Payment and Inventory Management through the Purchase/Account Manager & Aisle Supervisor.
Outlet recruitment, retention and growth of their business across the different channels for optimization and business growth.
Execute Hypermarket specific functions for channel bonding with Saro Life Care

Process Improvement:

Continuously ensure process are followed and improved upon by adherence and proposing ways of improvement.
Work together with Hypermarket Lead in Collaboration with Innovation on the digital route to market as a key driver of Efficiency and Scalability

Reporting:

Provides reports of functions on daily, weekly and periodic basis as may be needed by the Line Manager.

Requirements / Special Skills / Key Behavioural Competencies

Candidate should possess OND / NCE in relevant fields.
0 - 2 years experience.
Ability to work independently and deliver.
Smart, and willingness to learn
Excellent communication skills
Ability to multitask, prioritize and resolve customers issues
Accurate and attention to detail
Highly numeric
Goal-oriented organized team player

Application Closing Date
18th July, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: Select "Hypermarket Officer (Abuja)" in the form attached to the link above.

6.) Saroafrica International Limited Youthpreneurship Initiative Programme 2021

Saroafrica has a plan to empower youths though her Saroafrica Youth-preneurship Initiative (SYI) by providing platform for training, mentorship, and access to finance for business start-up (in both FMCG and Agric value chain) as part of its strategic direction. This initiative is set to empower 10,000 young Nigerians who are self-motivated and currently unemployed over the next 5 years. The initiative will also ensure 50% of the target beneficiaries are women.

Applications are invited for:

Job Title: Saroafrica Youthpreneurship Initiative Programme

Locations: (Mokwa, Kutigi, Bida, Lafiaji, New Bussa, Kontagora, Rafingora, Kabogi, Tegina, Manegi) Niger, (Zaria, Makarfi, Anchau, Pambegu) Kaduna

Job Description

Saroafrica has a plan to empower youths through her ‘Saro Youth-preneur Initiative’ (SYI) platform by providing training, mentorship and access to initial inputs for business start-up (in both FMCG and Agric value chain) as part of its strategic direction.
This initiative is set to empower 10,000 young Nigerians who are self-motivated and currently unemployed over the next 5 years.
The initiative will also ensure 50% of the target beneficiaries are women.

The responsibilities of the Saro Youth-Preneur include but not limited to:

Commercial drive: Must be able to sell benefits to both Farmers and consumer goods customers hence ability to sell is a desirable skill.
Entrepreneurship: Must be able to apply acquired entrepreneurial skills to build own enterprise and improve livelihood
Collaborator Engagement: Identify and engage relevant collaborators and multilateral agencies that will partner with us in the initiative.
Knowledge Transfer: Must be able to replicate and transfer acquired skills and knowledge to others to produce desirable results
Mobilisation for activities: Must be able to mobilize target audience and resources for demonstration and other related activities
Extension service: Must be able to organise logistics needed for the field day, host audience and transfer knowledge on Good Agricultural Practices
Budgeting: Must submit budget for approval and do reconciliation of account within agreed timelines
Reporting: Leverage IT platform to develop comprehensive reports on ongoing programs and submit to line manager based on agreed timelines.

Qualifications / Experience

SSCE holders
OND Graduate of College of Education, Polytechnic
HND graduate (previous sales or Agric extension experience is desirable)
Age: Must be within 18 - 35 Years Old.

About You

As the ideal candidate, you must be a self-starter, visionary, tenacious, smart and agile with basic communication and numeric skills.
To be successful in this role, you must be self-motivated, driven by values of integrity and also possess strong interpersonal relationship. Other desirable skills include mastery of motor bike riding.
Experience in sales, crop farming or extension services will be an added advantage.
You must be resident in locality and understands the local language.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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