Job Vacancies @ PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc – 2 Positions
PZ Cussons is recruiting to fill the following positions:
1.) Brand Manager
2.) Regional Sales Manager
PZ Cussons is a dynamic consumer products group and innovator of some of the world's best known and loved brands. Calling on over 130 years of expertise, we operate internationally in carefully selected developed and emerging markets that present the greatest strategic potential for future growth. Our world-class supply chain and distribution networks enable us to meet our global consumer needs and deliver quality brands that add value and enhance everyday lives.
See job details and how to apply below.
1.) Brand Manager
Job Code: JR000197
Location: Ilupeju, Lagos
Department: Marketing
Revision number: 001
Document No: PZW/MS/D/004
Job Purpose
- Why does the job exist?
- Develop and drive all the brand plans and initiatives in line with the overarching brand strategy
Reporting Relationships:
- Peer Relationships
- Attach organization chart showing manager and direct reports as well as peers
Dimensions:
- Turnover of unit
- Budget responsibility
- Team Size
- Other
Principal Accountabilities
- The key outputs of the job
- List in priority order if possible, typically 8-10
- NOT a task list
- Any requirement for organizing & planning including own work and the allocation of resources
- Typical decisions made and if they are advisory or directly responsible for the outcome
- Implement brand strategy to grow and sustain brand performance and profitability.
- Monitor, control and report brand performance through brands health indicators (NNS, GM, MC) and key consumer KPIs (market share, awareness, trial, attribute rating etc.) providing solutions to shortfalls
- Support the management of the NPD process for the brand.
- Support and monitor the implementation of pricing policy for products within the brand portfolio.
- Support the development & execution of approved brand M&C plan within guidelines.
- Understand & apply relevant external environment factors including consumer insights, competitor activity and other internal activity
- Support Product Life Cycle Management including demand forecasting and minimizing residuals.
- Effective execution of Consumer Marketing plans
- Participate actively in company-wide initiatives as required – e.g. Margin Improvement
Internal & External Relationships:
- Identify the most significant ones
- Attach a preferred suppliers list if available
- Detail which networks the jobholder will be part of e.g. finance, category
- Marketing Team
- Cross-functional teams from Finance, Commercial, Supply Chain, HR, NPD, Consumer Insight, Digital
- Local Service providers including Advertising Agencies
Knowledge, Skills & Experience Needed
- Bachelor's Degree.
- 3 - 5 years demonstrated experience in Brand Management
- List any qualifications required to do the job
- Be specific about the experience needed
- Focus on type of experience not the time served
- Professional Qualification in Marketing is essential
- IT savvy including the use of MS Office Suite of Applications
Capabilities / Technical Skills:
Consumer Champion:
- Insight generation (Developed) Communication (Developed) Digital (Developed)
Brand Champion:
- Brand propositions (Emerging)
- Strategy (Emerging)
Profit and Growth Champion:
- Commercial delivery (Developed) Route To Market (Developed)
Innovation Champion:
- Innovation (Emerging)
- NPD (Developed)
Business Leader:
- Personal leadership (Developed)
- Personal drive (Emerging)
- Talent development (Emerging)
Job Context & Special Features:
- Explain any special features or context in which the job operates
- Detail any language or mobility requirements
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
2.) Regional Sales Manager
Reference ID: JR000127
Location: Kano
Level: Grade 4
Employment Type: Full Time
Department: Commercial
Department Strategic Objectives
- Lead in the delivery of customer and field sales business objectives towards the achievement of the overall organization business and growth objectives.
Job Purpose
- Lead the field sales team to deliver agreed business objectives including brilliant execution of sales and channel marketing activities within assigned regions.
Context / Scope
- A key contributor to the success of the PZ Wilmar commercial strategic plan with an effective and flexible field sales force; demonstrating industry leadership in both volume driving and brand building activities
Principal Accountabilities:
- The key outputs of the job
- List in priority order if possible, typically 8-10
- NOT a task list
- Any requirement for organizing & planning including own work and the allocation of resources
- Typical decisions made and if they are advisory or directly responsible for the outcome.
Responsibilities
- Manage the activities of the field sales team in North Region Ensure achievement of agreed business targets/KPIs for the Region (Top line, GM, focused brands, NPD, etc)
- Achievement of the sales drivers objectives for the region Manage the operational budget and expenses of the region
- Ensures our trade investment is deployed to gain full return on our investment.
- Provide input in the development of the overall country field sales/route to market strategy and implement agreed strategy in assigned region
- Actively participate and provide inputs into the commercial plan process, support development and implementation of channel, category and consumer plans to achieve the overall field sales objectives
- Feed into the demand planning process to optimize the quality and accuracy of our business planning process
- Ensure development of careers and coaching of reports in assigned region. Work with other leadership team to identify and develop successive business leaders.
Measurement / Performance Indicators
- Target vis Actual performance (month/yearly) eg (Top line, GM, Focus Brands, NPD, Distribution etc)
- Timely and effective execution of field sales activities
- Quality of Field sales team
- Field sales expenses vs budge
- Quality of implementation of field sales/route to market strategy.
- Coach and development plan implementation.
Reporting Relationships:
- Peer Relationships
- Attach organization chart showing manager and direct reports as well as peers
- Reports to: Head of Sales
- Direct reports are: Area Sales Manager
- Peers are: other Regional Sales Managers
Internal & External Relationships:
- Identify the most significant ones
- Attach a preferred suppliers list if available
- Detail which networks the jobholder will be part of e.g. finance, category
- Heads of Sales
- Head of Department (Marketing/Supply Chain/Finance/HR)
- Line Mangers (Performance Management, recruitment, induction)
- Key distributor/ Customers
- Government agencies within the region
- PZ Marketing & Sales Network.
Qualifications
- First Degree in any discipline
- Post Graduate Degree will be an added advantage.
Experiences (What experience brings success to this role):
- 8-10 years in sales and over this period has successfully delivered on KPIs
- Experience in either Channel, Customer or field sales Management
- Sales experience in the North for at least 7 years and has a very good understanding of the territory, consumers and their behaviours
- Strong command of Hausa Language
- Demonstrated success in other roles
- Demonstrated ability to coach and develop a team
- Has people management experience.
Knowledge (What does the person need to know):
- Knowledge of Business strategy development
- Working knowledge of core commercial planning
Process (IMEX, CPM, Battle Plan, Risk & Opps, RiRo, SLOBS):
- Knowledge of Field Sales, Channel and Distributor Management
- Good knowledge of channel structure and opportunities.
Functional or Technical / Business Skills (What can the holder do):
- Commercial Acumen: Proven Strength
- Customer Management: Proven Strength
- Negotiation Skills: Mastery
- In Market Execution: Proven Strength
- Selling skills: Mastery
- Sales Drivers: Mastery
- Channel Strategy: Proven Strength
- Presentation & Communication: Proven Strength
- Leadership Skills: Proven Strength.
Job Context & Special Features:
- Explain any special features or context in which the job operates
- Detail any language or mobility requirements.
- Previous experience of working in a food industry (preferably edible oil sector) would be advantageous.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
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