🇳🇬 Job Vacancies @ PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc – 12 Positions

Job Title: Mechanical Technician

Job ID: JR001994
Location: Ikorodu, Lagos

Key Responsibilities

• Performing Routine Maintenance: This includes tasks like cleaning, lubricating, and inspecting equipment and facilities.
• Troubleshooting and Repairing Issues: Identifying and resolving problems with equipment, machinery, plumbing, electrical systems, HVAC, and other building systems.
• Preventative Maintenance: Implementing and carrying out preventative maintenance procedures to minimize downtime and ensure optimal performance.
• Responding to Emergency Situations: Addressing urgent maintenance needs and ensuring quick repairs to prevent further damage or disruption.
• Maintaining Inventory: Keeping track of supplies, parts, and equipment used for maintenance tasks.
• Documentation and Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and preventative maintenance procedures.
• Safety Compliance: Ensuring that all maintenance activities are conducted safely and in accordance with industry standards and regulations.
• Working with Others: Collaborating with other staff members, contractors, and vendors as needed.
• Performing General Maintenance Tasks: This may include painting, landscaping, carpentry, and other general upkeep tasks.
• Assisting with Installations: Participating in the installation of new equipment and systems.
• Training Others: Assisting in training other staff members on the operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Quality Control: Conducting periodic quality checks on equipment and systems to ensure everything is up to standard.
• Staying Up to Date: Keeping up with current and developing manufacturing and engineering trends regarding maintenance.

Application Closing Date
15th April, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Note: PZ Cussons is big enough to make your mark, small enough to make it yours. Apply to join us!

Job Title: Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) Shift Operator

Location: Nigeria
Job type: Full time

Responsibilities

• Regulate and control the flow of effluent through the plant by operating and adjusting treatment plant pumps, motors, blowers, and other equipment to maintain proper plant operations.
• Mix and add treatment chemicals and ensure adequate chemical application according to regulations and guidelines.
• Maintain, compile, and update plant operations logs, gauge readings, and reports during assigned shift
• Collect and document liquid and solid samples and perform a variety of routine water quality laboratory tests; work closely with the laboratory on testing processes; monitor laboratory results
• Assist in periodic maintenance work, including disassembly and repair of pumps, valves, flow meters, and other plant equipment.

Requirements

• Perform general plant facility maintenance, oil, grease, and clean equipment
• Participate in the development of goals and procedures for wastewater treatment activities
• Maintain factory cleanliness & orderliness at all times.
• Perform related duties as required
• Carry out continuous plant improvement program
• To identify and rate aspects of the departmental activities and develop programs where necessary, to help control those aspects that could have adverse impacts on the environment.

Application Closing Date
23rd April, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Site Risk Manager

Location: Ikorodu, Lagos
Job type: Full time

Responsibilities

• To ensure continual sustenance of the organisation’s management systems, including recertification when due:
• ISO45001:2018 Occupational Health & Safety Management System
• ISO14001:2015 Environmental Management
• To support (where applicable to HSE) the implementation of other management systems subscribed to by the organisation.
• GMP ISO22716:2007, QMS ISO9001:2015, EnMS ISO50001:2018
• To continuously monitor & communicate HSE performance indicators as weekly reports to Site Management and Group HSE team, and monthly reports to the Engineering Team.
• Coordination and management of the implementation of HSE projects on Ikorodu site
• To ensure planned and timely servicing of fire extinguishers, hydrants, hose reels, smoke detectors, heat sensors, manual call points and alarm systems to maintain them in good working conditions.
• To develop and implement contractor management system for the Ikorodu factory site.
• To ensure effective and efficient coordination of fire marshals, first aiders, safety and environmental champions to meet operational expectations.
• Collaborates with the Engineering & Maintenance team, factory team, and emergency response team in ensuring safe executions of routine and non-routine jobs.
• Works closely with the regulatory and certification bodies to ensure compliance with statutory and other relevant standards.
• Liaise with Contractors to achieve compliance with corporate HSE targets.
• Engineering Department managers and staff.
• Head of Engineering

Required Qualifications

• B.Sc./ M.Sc. Sciences/ Engineering, Risk Management
• NEBOSH International Certificate in Health & Safety Management
• ISO 45001 Lead Auditor training
• ISO 14001 Lead Auditor training
• Membership of a recognised safety professional body.

Required Experience:

• Minimum 2 - 4 years experience working in a similar role with at least 3 years of management experience.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills.

What we can offer you

• Culture -We put our people first and prioritize the well-being of every team member. We’ve built a company where all opinions carry weight and where all voices are heard. We value and respect each other and always look out for one another. Above all, we are human.
• Learning - We have a learning and development-focused environment with an emphasis on knowledge sharing, training, and regular internal technical talks.
• Compensation - You’ll receive an attractive salary, pension, health insurance,, Employee Stock Options, annual bonus, plus other benefits.

Application Closing Date
25th April, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Sales Supervisor

Job Requisition ID: JR001928
Location: Sokoto
Job type: Full time

Reponsibilities

• Achieve agreed business objectives/KPIs for the territory (Sell in, sell out, Focus Category, NPD listing and promotions)
•  Achieve sales drivers’ objectives for the territory viz (Distribution, Visibility, Price and Promotion)
• Managing territories with potential to deliver a minimum of 1B per annum
• Plan to deliver customer based and territory based agreed sales (NIV and Category) targets periodically and ensuring a MoM and YoY growth
• Analyse and review distributors’ performance against agreed KPIs
• Work with the ZM to develop JBP of customers in assigned territory
• Ensure bi-weekly stock taking in other to protect company resources
• Tracking of distributor performance payments (including posting and matching), monthly account reconciliation/signing off, repayment plans linked to capability development
• Ensure collection of outstanding debt within stipulated time frame and accompanying same with sell-in of depleted SKUs
• Adherence to monthly journey plan for customers’ contact and engagement
• Ensure compliance to retail operating standards in all showrooms
• Organize and coordinate activities of floor sales merchandizers
• Implement strict credit control for Key distributors and ensure purchases are done within approved credit limit
• Accountable for POS materials and other sales driving materials deployed to territory through monitoring to ensure safe keeping and optimal use.
• Actively lead or participate in Quality Management System implementation and sustenance in all assigned duties.
• Ensure no waste of resources or pollution of the environment while fulfilling assigned responsibilities.
• Ensure safety management sustenance.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess a First Degree in any discipline
• Computer Literacy

Experiences:

• Minimum of 1-2 years experience in marketing or sales, and over this period has successfully delivered on KPIs.
• Direct experience of PZ Cussons Way of selling capabilities with a focus on Sales Driver execution at the point of purchase (QDVP), Outlet Segmentation and Managing Relationships including structured call, persuasive selling and brand passion.
• Experience in an electrical related company is an added advantage.

Knowledge:

• Good knowledge of business objectives and priorities.

• Experienced driver with valid license
• Knowledge of Field Sales Management and Market Intelligence.
• PZ Cussons Leadership competencies- BEST values

Functional or Technical / Business Skills:

• Commercial Acumen - Emerging
• Customer Management - Emerging
• Negotiation Skills - Emerging
• In Market Execution - Emerging
• Selling Skills - Emerging
• Sales Drivers - Emerging
• Channel Strategy - Emerging
• Communication/Interpersonal skills - Developed
• IT Skills - Developed.

Application Closing Date
30th May, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Sales Supervisor

Job Requisition ID: JR001760
Location: Borno
Job type: Full time
Department: Sales- HPZ
Control number: HPZ/HR/035.01

Job Purpose

• Why does the job exist? Work with the Dealers/ sales team to deliver agreed business objectives within assigned territory.

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
• Achieve agreed business objectives/KPIs for the territory (Sell in, sell out, Focus Category, NPD listing and promotions)
•  Achieve sales drivers’ objectives for the territory viz (Distribution, Visibility, Price and Promotion)
• Managing territories with potential to deliver a minimum of 1B per annum
• Plan to deliver customer based and territory based agreed sales (NIV and Category) targets periodically and ensuring a MoM and YoY growth
• Analyse and review distributors’ performance against agreed KPIs
• Work with the ZM to develop JBP of customers in assigned territory
• Ensure bi-weekly stock taking in other to protect company resources
• Tracking of distributor performance payments (including posting and matching), monthly account reconciliation/signing off, repayment plans linked to capability development
• Ensure collection of outstanding debt within stipulated time frame and accompanying same with sell-in of depleted SKUs
• Adherence to monthly journey plan for customers’ contact and engagement
• Ensure compliance to retail operating standards in all showrooms
• Organize and coordinate activities of floor sales merchandizers
• Implement strict credit control for Key distributors and ensure purchases are done within approved credit limit
• Accountable for POS materials and other sales driving materials deployed to territory through monitoring to ensure safe keeping and optimal use.
• Actively lead or participate in Quality Management System implementation and sustenance in all assigned duties.
• Ensure no waste of resources or pollution of the environment while fulfilling assigned responsibilities.
• Ensure safety management sustenance.

Reporting Relationships

• Zonal Managers/ Key Accounts Manager/ Regional Commercial Manager

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
• Zonal Managers
• Marketing/Sales/Channel/Supply Chain/Finance/HR team
• Customers
• Agencies
• PZ Marketing & Sales network

Dimensions:

• Return on Investment
• Customer Satisfaction
• Turn Around Time
• Strategic Alliances with different institutions

Key Performance Indicators

• Target vs. Actual monthly/yearly performance (sell-out,e, KPIs Timely and quality of execution of trade and marketing
• Activities in assigned territory)
• Implementation of Territory Coverage Strategy Achievement of Quality, Distribution, Visibility, Price/promotion targets.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess a First Degree in any discipline
• Computer Literacy

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Needed:

• List any qualifications required to do the job
• Be specific about the experience needed
• Focus on type of experience not the time served

Experiences - (What experience brings success to this role):

• Minimum of 1-2 years experience in marketing or sales, and over this period has successfully delivered on KPIs.
• Direct experience of PZ Cussons Way of selling capabilities with a focus on Sales Driver execution at the point of purchase (QDVP), Outlet Segmentation and Managing Relationships including structured call, persuasive selling and brand passion.
• Experience in an electrical related company is an added advantage.

Knowledge - (What does the person need to know):

• Good knowledge of business objectives and priorities.
• Experienced driver with valid license
• Knowledge of Field Sales Management and Market Intelligence.
• PZ Cussons Leadership competencies- BEST values

Functional or Technical / Business Skills: (What can the holder do):

• Commercial Acumen - Emerging
• Customer Management - Emerging
• Negotiation Skills - Emerging
• In Market Execution - Emerging
• Selling Skills - Emerging
• Sales Drivers - Emerging
• Channel Strategy - Emerging
• Communication/Interpersonal skills - Developed
• IT Skills - Developed

Job Context & Special Features:

• Explain any special features or context in which the job operates
• Detail any language or mobility requirements
• Candidate must be willing to work in any part of the Country- Nigeria

Application Closing Date
30th May, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Senior Procurement Manager

Job ID.: JR001995
Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time

Job Role
Manage end to end procurement processes for all commodities materials. Tasks will include:

• Price Negotiations
• Cost Model Reviews:
• Engage with the deployment of EPDs and NPDs
• Be a key contact for all procure to pay activities.
• Contract/Schedule and PIR Management;

Manage and implement SAP related tasks:

• Ensure quota arrangement is maintained where needed
• Ensure all active materials are set up with valid contracts
• Escalate SAP issues that may require expert handling.
• Ensure contracts data integrity within the system by carrying out periodic data health checks.

Price Trends Monitoring:

• Constant follow up with input raw material market prices and price trends.
• Be engaged with external business environment, foreign exchange movements and government policies to proactively anticipate business impact.
• Conduct due diligence benchmarking within commodities subcategories.
• Internal and External Relationship Management;
• Build effective strategic relationships with key suppliers.
• Engage suppliers effectively and proactively.
• Plan monthly and/or quarterly supplier engagement sessions.
• Plan supplier visits where and when necessary.
• Participate in helping resolve supplier issues and complaints.
• Attend internal cross-functional meetings.
• Attend to requests from other internal and/or external parties.
• Be an effective liaison between internal and external stakeholders.

Create and Deliver Effective Budget:

• Support in the setting up of the commodities standard cost
• Deliver yearly commodities spend within budget as aligned with the business.
• Identify, Implement and Deliver Sustainable and Long-Term Savings Opportunities;
• Through the strategy creation process, identify and explore all potential value levers.
• Constantly engage with the suppliers and R&D teams to identify, implement and deliver cost saving opportunities.

Monitor Inventory Levels:

• Participate in the setting of stockholding norms for commodities materials purchased by the organisation.
• Provide corrective action support for inventories that vary from plan.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess relevant qualifications.

Application Closing Date
30th April, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Territory Sales Manager

Job Requisition ID: JR002022
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Job type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Key Distributor management to deliver positive ROI.
• Efficient supervision of Secondary sales team to drive products availability/Performance management.
• Retail account management and creation.
• To set territory sales targets & objectives from the overall business targets and objectives.
• Coaching and accompaniment with Directs reports to enhance efficiency.
• Managing outlets-ensure proper servicing, settle disputes, handle complaints, communicate trade promotions and consumer promotions, oversee merchandising and manage payment terms.
• Develop Distribution-add new markets, new outlets, new beats, new yans, handcarts, trikes and bikes.
• Meet secondary sales volume and target for the territory.
• Manage KD Staff-sales reps and KPO, Review them daily.
• Manage KD Warehouse- maintain FIFO, Stacking norm
• Market visit-At least 12 full days per month, accompanied call with each SR at least one full day in a month.

Qualifications

• Possess a University Degree, in any discipline, preferably in Business Administration.
• Possess two to three years’ experience within a reputable/ multinational company.
• Be a computer expert especially in MS Word, Excel and Power point.
• Have strong numerical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Be a team player with the ability to drive the team to unsurpassed success.
• Be mobile and willing to be flexible in terms of location.

Application Closing Date
30th April, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Business to Business Territory Sales Analyst

Job Requisition ID: JR002023
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Key Distributor management to deliver positive ROI.
• Efficient supervision of Secondary sales team to drive products availability/Performance management.
• Retail account management and creation.
• To set territory sales targets & objectives from the overall business targets and objectives.
• Coaching and accompaniment with Directs reports to enhance efficiency.
• Managing outlets-ensure proper servicing, settle disputes, handle complaints, communicate trade promotions and consumer promotions, oversee merchandising and manage payment terms.
• Develop Distribution-add new markets, new outlets, new beats, new yans, handcarts, trikes and bikes.
• Meet secondary sales volume and target for the territory.
• Manage KD Staff-sales reps and KPO, Review them daily.
• Manage KD Warehouse- maintain FIFO, Stacking norm
• Market visit-At least 12 full days per month, accompanied call with each SR at least one full day in a month.

Qualifications

• Possess a University Degree, in any discipline, preferably in Business Administration.
• Possess two to three years’ experience within a reputable/ multinational company.
• Be a computer expert especially in MS Word, Excel and Power point.
• Have strong numerical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Be a team player with the ability to drive the team to unsurpassed success.
• Be mobile and willing to be flexible in terms of location.

Application Closing Date
30th April, 2025.

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

Job Title: Project Engineer

Job ID: JR001747
Location: Ikorodu, Lagos

Key Responsibilities
Project Planning and Management:

• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Identify and manage project risks and issues.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met.
• Prepare and present project status reports.

Technical Expertise:

• Ensure technical alignment with Plant production managers
• Review and approve technical designs and specifications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes, standards, and regulations.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, procurement, and construction/manufacturing.
• Communicate project status and issues effectively to stakeholders.
• Lead in project meetings and ensure regular site visits.

Quality Assurance:

• Ensure that all project deliverables meet the required quality standards.
• Conduct quality control inspections and tests.
• Implement corrective actions to address quality issues.

Other Duties:

• Assist with the development of project proposals and bids.
• Maintain accurate project documentation.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project processes.

Qualifications and Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• Experience: 2 years of experience in project engineering or a related role.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in engineering software and tools (e.g., AUTOCAD, project management software).
  • Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Good hand/eye coordination.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good multi-tasking/problem solving skills.
• Soft Skills:
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Application Closing Date
25th April, 2025.

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

Note

• At PZ Cussons, we value diversity and make sure everyone feels included.
• We want our team to reflect society and our global customers.
• We welcome applicants from all backgrounds because your unique perspective helps us develop brands and create new products for our consumers.
• PZ Cussons is big enough to make your mark, small enough to make it yours. Apply to join us!

Job Title: Quality Assurance Analyst

Job ID: JR002032
Location: Ikorodu, Lagos

Responsibilities

• In charge of all Quality Control activities cutting across in-coming material quality inspection, in process checks, results from the laboratory and final packaging quality of finished goods.
• Coordinates the general audit of refinery processes, production processes and packing hall processes in accordance with Good advisory or directly responsible for the outcome Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and ISO 9001:2015 to ensure consistent quality of products from batch to batch. Conduct full investigation on all market complaints and coordinate market survey on PZ Wilmar and competition brands.
• Coordinates the Quality assurance technicians in the full coverage of the entire manufacturing processes by monitoring and controlling of the quality of intermediates and finished products.
• Review of manufacturing batch records and Lot packaging records to ensure complete documentation is in place at all time.
• Compile all generated routine QA compliance shift reports and communicates all noncompliance observations, the corrective action taken and communication of all production reports as regards to quality.
• Implement withdrawal of retain samples for storage to ensure representative retention of Products before the expiry of such products and ensuring full inventory management of retained samples with GMP and regulatory requirements.
• Partake in all troubleshooting activities that may occur on production lines to ensure that the root cause is identified and solution found without compromising quality.
• Oversees the general quality inspection of finished goods/raw materials in the warehouse and other storage rooms to ensure finished goods/raw materials are kept at specified storage conditions.
• Monitor and coordinate Quality Transactions of raw materials, packaging materials and finished goods from different location on MFG-Pro.
• Conduct 3rd part audit for all suppliers, as well as validation of suppliers.

Requirements

• B.Sc in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Science, Food Science & Technology and Laboratory Technology would be preferable.
• 2 - 3 years work experience in a similar role.
• Computer expertise especially in MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent Quantitative and Qualitative Analyses skills.

Application Closing Date
30th April, 2025.

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

Note: PZ Cussons is big enough to make your mark, small enough to make it yours. Apply to join us!

Job Title: Zonal Sales Manager

Job ID: JR002006
Location: Enugu
Employment Type: Full-time
Responsible to: Regional Commercial Manager
Responsible for: CSM, OM, Neighborhood, Golden Outlets & SSF
Department: Sales/Commercial
Level: Grade 5

Job Purpose

• Lead the field sales team and Customers to deliver agreed business objectives including brilliant execution of sales and channel marketing activities within assigned zone.

Department Strategic Objectives:

• Lead in the delivery of customer and field sales business objectives towards the achievement of the overall organisation business and growth objectives.

Context/Scope

• A key contributor to the success of the PZ Cussons commercial strategic plan with an effective and flexible field sales force; demonstrating industry leadership in both volume driving & brand building activity.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage the activities of the field sales team in assigned zone
• Achieve agreed business targets/KPIs for the area (Top line, GM, Focus Brands, NPD, Tradex, POP deployment etc.)
• Achieve sales drivers (QDVP) objectives for the zone
• Manage sell-out of Customers in the zone
• Recruitment of customers, development and delivery of Joint Business Plans with key customers in assigned area.
• Develop and ensure implementation of outlet coverage strategy for the area
• Implement agreed Route to market strategy in assigned zone
• Ensure brilliant and successful execution of all Promotional/launch/agencies activities in the area and timely delivery of relevant reports.
• Identifies training needs of team, works with RCM, Capability Development Manager and HR to build Sales capability and ensure a talent pipeline.
• Feeds into the demand process to optimise the quality, accuracy and clarity of inputs.
• Provide market intelligence report in assigned area.

Measurement / Performance Indicators

• Achieve weighted distribution targets
• Sell out target vs. Actual monthly/yearly performance (volume/value, QDVP, KPIs and timely execution of the activities)
• Coverage strategy and implementation
• Coaching and development plan implementation.

Internal & External Relationships:

• Regional Commercial Manager
• Marketing/Sales/Channel/Supply Chain/Finance/HR team
• Line Managers (Performance Management, recruitment, induction)
• Key Distributors/Customers
• Government agencies within Zone
• PZ Marketing & Sales network.
• Government agencies within Zone
• PZ Marketing & Sales network.

Qualifications

• First Degree in any discipline
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Needed:
Experiences:

• Minimum of 3 years experience in marketing or sales, and over this period has successfully delivered on KPIs.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and develop people
• Field Sales management experience.

Knowledge:

• Good knowledge of business objectives and priorities.
• Working Knowledge of core Commercial Planning process (IMEX, CPM, Battle Plan, Risk & Opps, RiRo, SLOBs).
• Knowledge of Field Sales, Channel or Distributor Management
• PZ Cussons Leadership competencies

Functional or Technical / Business Skills:

• Commercial Acumen: Developed
• Customer Management: Developed
• Negotiation Skills: Developed
• In Market Execution: Developed
• Selling Skills: Proven Strength
• Sales Drivers: Proven Strength
• Channel Strategy: Developed
• Presentation & Communication Proven Strength.

Application Closing Date
25th April, 2025.

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

Job Title: Zonal Sales Manager

Job ID: JR002005
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time
Responsible to: Regional Commercial Manager
Responsible for: CSM, OM, Neighborhood, Golden Outlets & SSF
Department: Sales/Commercial
Level: Grade 5

Job Purpose

• Lead the field sales team and Customers to deliver agreed business objectives including brilliant execution of sales and channel marketing activities within assigned zone.

Department Strategic Objectives:

• Lead in the delivery of customer and field sales business objectives towards the achievement of the overall organisation business and growth objectives.

Context/Scope

• A key contributor to the success of the PZ Cussons commercial strategic plan with an effective and flexible field sales force; demonstrating industry leadership in both volume driving & brand building activity.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage the activities of the field sales team in assigned zone
• Achieve agreed business targets/KPIs for the area (Top line, GM, Focus Brands, NPD, Tradex, POP deployment etc.)
• Achieve sales drivers (QDVP) objectives for the zone
• Manage sell-out of Customers in the zone
• Recruitment of customers, development and delivery of Joint Business Plans with key customers in assigned area.
• Develop and ensure implementation of outlet coverage strategy for the area
• Implement agreed Route to market strategy in assigned zone
• Ensure brilliant and successful execution of all Promotional/launch/agencies activities in the area and timely delivery of relevant reports.
• Identifies training needs of team, works with RCM, Capability Development Manager and HR to build Sales capability and ensure a talent pipeline.
• Feeds into the demand process to optimise the quality, accuracy and clarity of inputs.
• Provide market intelligence report in assigned area.

Measurement / Performance Indicators

• Achieve weighted distribution targets
• Sell out target vs. Actual monthly/yearly performance (volume/value, QDVP, KPIs and timely execution of the activities)
• Coverage strategy and implementation
• Coaching and development plan implementation.

Internal & External Relationships

• Regional Commercial Manager
• Marketing/Sales/Channel/Supply Chain/Finance/HR team
• Line Managers (Performance Management, recruitment, induction)
• Key Distributors/Customers
• Government agencies within Zone
• PZ Marketing & Sales network.
• Government agencies within Zone
• PZ Marketing & Sales network.

Qualifications

• First Degree in any discipline
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Needed:
Experiences: (What experience brings success to this role)

• Minimum of 3 years experience in marketing or sales, and over this period has successfully delivered on KPIs.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and develop people
• Field Sales management experience.

Knowledge: (What does the person need to know)

• Good knowledge of business objectives and priorities.
• Working Knowledge of core Commercial Planning process (IMEX, CPM, Battle Plan, Risk & Opps, RiRo, SLOBs).
• Knowledge of Field Sales, Channel or Distributor Management
• PZ Cussons Leadership competencies

Functional or Technical / Business Skills: (What can the holder do)

• Commercial Acumen: Developed
• Customer Management: Developed
• Negotiation Skills: Developed
• In Market Execution: Developed
• Selling Skills: Proven Strength
• Sales Drivers: Proven Strength
• Channel Strategy: Developed
• Presentation & Communication Proven Strength.

Application Closing Date
25th April, 2025.

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

Job Title: Zonal Sales Manager

Job ID: JR001989
Location: Akure, Ondo
Employment Type: Full-time
Responsible to: Regional Commercial Manager
Responsible for: CSM, OM, Neighborhood, Golden Outlets & SSF
Department: Sales/Commercial
Level: Grade 5

Job Purpose

• Lead the field sales team and Customers to deliver agreed business objectives including brilliant execution of sales and channel marketing activities within assigned zone.

Department Strategic Objectives:

• Lead in the delivery of customer and field sales business objectives towards the achievement of the overall organisation business and growth objectives.

Context/Scope

• A key contributor to the success of the PZ Cussons commercial strategic plan with an effective and flexible field sales force; demonstrating industry leadership in both volume driving & brand building activity.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage the activities of the field sales team in assigned zone
• Achieve agreed business targets/KPIs for the area (Top line, GM, Focus Brands, NPD, Tradex, POP deployment etc.)
• Achieve sales drivers (QDVP) objectives for the zone
• Manage sell-out of Customers in the zone
• Recruitment of customers, development and delivery of Joint Business Plans with key customers in assigned area.
• Develop and ensure implementation of outlet coverage strategy for the area
• Implement agreed Route to market strategy in assigned zone
• Ensure brilliant and successful execution of all Promotional/launch/agencies activities in the area and timely delivery of relevant reports.
• Identifies training needs of team, works with RCM, Capability Development Manager and HR to build Sales capability and ensure a talent pipeline.
• Feeds into the demand process to optimise the quality, accuracy and clarity of inputs.
• Provide market intelligence report in assigned area.

Measurement / Performance Indicators

• Achieve weighted distribution targets
• Sell out target vs. Actual monthly/yearly performance (volume/value, QDVP, KPIs and timely execution of the activities)
• Coverage strategy and implementation
• Coaching and development plan implementation.

Internal & External Relationships

• Regional Commercial Manager
• Marketing/Sales/Channel/Supply Chain/Finance/HR team
• Line Managers (Performance Management, recruitment, induction)
• Key Distributors/Customers
• Government agencies within Zone
• PZ Marketing & Sales network.

Qualifications

• First Degree in any discipline
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Needed:
Experiences: (What experience brings success to this role)

• Minimum of 3 years experience in marketing or sales, and over this period has successfully delivered on KPIs.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and develop people
• Field Sales management experience.

Knowledge: (What does the person need to know)

• Good knowledge of business objectives and priorities.
• Working Knowledge of core Commercial Planning process (IMEX, CPM, Battle Plan, Risk & Opps, RiRo, SLOBs).
• Knowledge of Field Sales, Channel or Distributor Management
• PZ Cussons Leadership competencies

Functional or Technical / Business Skills: (What can the holder do)

• Commercial Acumen: Developed
• Customer Management: Developed
• Negotiation Skills: Developed
• In Market Execution: Developed
• Selling Skills: Proven Strength
• Sales Drivers: Proven Strength
• Channel Strategy: Developed
• Presentation & Communication Proven Strength.

Application Closing Date
18th April, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Aftersales Technician

Job ID: JR001829
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Providing service and customer support during field visits or dispatches.
• Managing all on site installation, repair, maintenance and test tasks.
• Diagnosing errors or technical problems and determining proper solutions.
• Ability to read and understand SOP’s.
• Ensure the safe use of tools and equipment.
• Identify issues in efficiency and suggest improvements.
• Enforce strict safety guidelines and company standards.
• Ensure no waste of resources or pollution of the environment while fulfilling assigned responsibilities
• Ensure safety management sustenance
• Ensure quality systems management sustenance
• Be part of ensuring sustainable continuous improvement systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualification of Trade Test / OND in any Technical Discipline
• Team Work
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem solving skills.

Application Closing Date
1st May, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Neighbourhood Channel Sales Manager

Job ID: JR002054
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Contract
Responsible to: Zonal Manager
Responsible for: Van Sales Representative

Job Purpose

• Implement the sales strategy to deliver agreed business objectives within assigned Neighbourhood.
• Must be able to influence, inspire and drive performance without having direct management responsibility for distributor staff.

Context / Scope:

• A key contributor to the success of the PZ Cussons commercial strategic plan; demonstrating industry leadership in both volume driving & brand building activity.

Key Accountabilities
Measurement / Performance Indicators:

• Manage VSR and achievement of their secondary sales
• Expand Coverage in the Neighbourhood outlets
• Provide availability of MSL in the Neighbourhood outlets
• Coaching and accompaniment of VSR
• Effective promo management in the Neighbourhood outlets
• Ensure SFA parameters are tracked and achieved
• Drive excellent brand visibility through picture of success and implementation
• Market intelligence gathering and competitor activity monitoring and report timely.

Internal & External Relationships:

• Coverage
• Achieve secondary sales target
• Weighted distribution target
• Agreed VSR coaching & Accompaniment.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Needed:

• Zonal Manager
• Marketing/Sales/Channel/Supply Chain/Finance/HR team
• Customers
• PZ Marketing & Sales network.

PZ Cussons Leadership Competencies Required
Qualifications:

• First Degree in any discipline
• Computer Literacy.

Experiences (What experience brings success to this role):

• Minimum of 1 year experience in marketing or sales, and over this period has successfully delivered on KPIs.
• Direct experience of PZ Cussons Way of selling capabilities with a focus on Sales Driver execution at the point of purchase (QDVP), Outlet Segmentation and Managing Relationships including structured call, persuasive selling and brand passion.

Knowledge (What does the person need to know):

• Good knowledge of business objectives and priorities.
• Experienced driver with valid license
• Knowledge of Field Sales Management and Market Intelligence.
• PZ Cussons Leadership competencies.

Application Closing Date
30th April, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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