Job Vacancies @ PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc – 6 Positions

Job Title: Territory Sales Manager

Job ID: JR002433
Locations: Kebbi and Lagos
Level: G6
Department: Sales / Commercial
Responsible to: Area Sales Manager
Responsible for: Van Sales Representative/Open Market Sales Representative

Job Purpose

• Work with the Distributor/Distributor sales team to deliver agreed business objectives within assigned territory.
• 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 with an effective and flexible field sales force; demonstrating industry leadership in both volume driving & brand building activity.

Key Accountabilities

• Achieve agreed business objectives/KPIs for the territory (Sell-out, Focus Brands, NPD listing, POP deployment, promotions etc.)
• Implement outlet coverage strategy in assigned territory, enlist and keep updated database of relevant outlets.
• Achieve sales drivers (Quality, Distribution, Visibility, Price/promotion) objectives for the territory.
• Manage and review the activities of the Secondary Sales Force in assigned territory
• Work with Area Sales Manager to develop Joint Business Plan of customers in assigned territory.
• Monitor and manage execution of all Promotional /launch/ agencies activities in assigned territory.
• Lead Market intelligence gathering and competitor activity monitoring and report timely.

Measurement / 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.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Needed
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.

Internal & External Relationships:

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

Application Closing Date
18th November, 2025.

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

Job ID: JR002521
Location: Benin, Edo
Employment type: Full Time
Responsible to: Regional Commercial Manager
Responsible for: CSM, OM, Neighborhood, Golden Outlets & SSF

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

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

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Needed
Qualifications:

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

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.

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

Application Closing Date
2nd December, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Laboratory Analyst

Job ID: JR002394
Location: Ikorodu, Lagos
Employment type: Full Time

Responsibilties

• Maintenance of daily calibration record of relevant laboratory equipment.
• Periodic validation of relevant equipment.
• Maintain up-to-date, accurate records of all analysis performed and results.
• Physical and chemical analysis of water, competitor’s samples, raw materials, semi-finished goods and finished products vis-à-vis the packaging materials based on agreed schedule.
• Maintenance of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) with regards to handling of equipment, chemicals/reagents, work bench, equipment cleaning and maintenance, laboratory personnel outlook, handling of workbooks and laboratory environment.
• Proper inventory of laboratory chemicals and consumables.
• Maintain clean and updated record of calibration of relevant equipment.
• Maintain clean and updated record of validation of relevant equipment.
• Communicate test results to relevant parties in a clear and concise manner
• Maintain clean and updated record of water, competitor’s samples, raw materials, finished products and packaging materials results.
• Chemicals, equipment and reagents are to be properly labelled, work benches are to be cleaned and maintained after use. Personnel is expected to adorn appropriate laboratory wears, workbooks are meant to be properly maintained while laboratory environment should be clean all times.
• Proper record of chemicals and consumables’ intake and consumption should be kept.

Required Qualifications

• HND / BSc Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, SLT.

Required Experience:

• Very good computer skills (especially Excel, word, power-point, and access packages)
• 2 - 3 years experience
• Proven work experience as a Laboratory Analyst or similar role in a laboratory
• Excellent knowledge of laboratory safety procedures and protocols
• Strong communication skills.
• Very good in handling numbers/figures.
• Ability to spot improvement opportunities fast.
• Good time management skills.

Application Closing Date
28th November, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Laboratory Microbiologist

Job ID: JR002476
Location: Ikorodu, Lagos
Employment type: Full Time

Responsibilties

• Maintenance of daily calibration record of relevant microbiological equipment.
• Periodic validation of relevant microbiological equipment.
• Microbiological assessment of site raw water, process water and cooling tower based on schedule.
• Environmental monitoring and sanitization/aerial fumigation of Personal Care Factory based on agreed schedule.
• Microbiological assessment of relevant raw materials, packaging materials and finished products.
• Sanitization of machines and other equipment based on agreed schedule.
• System release of finished products requiring microbial clearance in the absence of the laboratory supervisor
• Maintain clean and updated record of calibration of relevant equipment.
• Maintain clean and updated record of validation of relevant equipment.
• Maintain clean and updated record of site water, process water and cooling water microbial results.
• Maintain clean and updated record of RM, PM and FG microbial results.
• Maintain clean and updated record of machines and other equipment sanitization results.
• Maintain clean and updated record of machines and other equipment sanitization results.
• Ensure system release of FG during weekends and whenever laboratory supervisor is not around.

Required Experience

• Qualifications: HND. / BSc Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology / Microbiology, SLT
• Very good computer skills (especially Excel, word, power-point, and access packages)
• 2-3 years experience
• Strong communication skills.
• Good knowledge of scientific principles, microbiology, and biology, with a firm grasp of the latest scientific literature available in their field
• Expertise on the quality control aspects of microbiological testing, such as statistics and protocols
• An understanding of growth and reproduction factors of pathogens and other microorganisms, as well as how they affect cosmetics and other consumable items that are tested
• Very good in handling numbers/figures.
• Ability to spot improvement opportunities fast.
• Good time management skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Application Closing Date
28th November, 2025.

How to Apply
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Job Title: Shift Pressure Leaf Filter (PLF) Operator (Factory Operator)

Job ID: JR002466
Location: Aba, Abia
Job Grade: D and C
Department: Production Process - Aba
Responsible to: Bleaching supervisor
Responsible for: None
Peer Relationships: Overall, 3 shift Pressure Leaf Filter (PLF) Operators, Bleacher operators, Blending operators

Department Strategic Objectives

• To meet plan achievement of Supply Chain products for the financial year by delivering required quantity and quality of bleached oil blends at the right time and location.
• To achieve and sustain world-class quality of Supply Chain products
• To achieve and sustain world-class factory standard
• To participate in constantly improving bleaching plants systems and processes.

Job Purpose

• To coordinate, control and manage bleached oil filtration activities.

Principal Accountability
Maintains and sustains quality, safety, and environmental standards.
Key Activities:

• Responsible for ensuring that the required quantity of oil bleached is filtered to the required quality standard without earth passage.
• Ensure compliance to all Business Unit SOP’s and SOC’s (Standard Operating Conditions) and that all operations comply with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), safety standards and provisions.
• Undertake washing of PLF floor, heel drop area and other housekeeping activities.
• Changing damaged PLF ‘O’-ring(s) and assisting the PMT in the coupling of the PLF after fixing the leaves.
• Drenching the spent earth to prevent incident of fire or fire outbreak.
• Documenting all his operations as is required and necessary.
• Performing other tasks and activities as could be delegated by his supervisor.
• Ensure investigation and correction of deviations in process behaviour. Escalate issues to get prompt attention whenever necessary.
• Understand roles and responsibilities and the importance of conformity with the EMS requirements.
• Implements and complies with EMS requirements relating to environmental aspects and impacts and other policies, procedures and /or regulations applicable to assigned jobs.
• Avoid Spillages when handling raw materials and semi-finished goods.

Performance Indicators

• Level of oil redness, yellow and blue compared to the quality specification.

Required Qualifications

• NABTEB / OND / HND / BSc Degree.

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 1-3 years’ work experience in a similar position
• Ability to withstand stress and work under pressure.

Key Activities:

• Understand roles and responsibilities and the importance of conformity with the EMS requirements.
• Implements and complies with EMS requirements relating to environmental aspects and impacts, and other policies, procedures and /or regulations applicable to assigned jobs.

Application Closing Date
14th November, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Head of Legal and Company Secretary

Job ID: JR002106
Location: Ilupeju, Lagos
Job type: Full time

Responsibilities
Company secretarial:

• Ensuring PZCN complies with applicable corporate governance requirements and laws in connection with its status as a listed company;
• Supporting PZCN board and committee meetings;
• Organising PZCN’s annual general meeting and leading preparation of its annual report;
• Establishing and managing relationships with PZCN retail and top shareholders;
• Monitoring PZCN share register movements;
• Provision of subsidiary company secretarial services, corporate governance, transaction advisory, compliance with statutory filings;

Legal & compliance:

• Provison of legal advisory services to ensure that the companies and their subsidiaries are compliant with applicable laws; management of litigation and disputes; advising on complex commercial contracts and managing legal risks;
• Ensure compliance with data protection including Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR);
• Ensure the company’s Code of Ethical Conduct policies are embedded and complied with and investigations are conducted appropriately;
• Protect our IP portfolio in Africa, working with the PZC group head of intellectual property;
• Establish and manage relatonships with government departments and regulators including the CAC, SEC, NGX, NAFDAC and NOTAP.

Other:

• Oversee the company’s property portfolio ensuring titles are properly maintained and protected, statutory payments are made and records updated, and supporting the lease or sale of unused properties; and
• Other relevant assignments that may be assigned by members of the Board and management leadership team.

Qualifications / Skills Requirements

• B.L, LL.B
• Membership of Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSAN) or other qualification as required by CAMA 2020
• Be proficient with MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint (Good Presentation Skills)
• 8+ years’ work experience as a practicing lawyer
• Previous experience inhouse highly desirable
• Previous experience with an international company, or working internationally, beneficial
• Sound knowledge of commercial law and corporate governance
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to influence, impact and convince others
• Collaborate and able to work well as part of a diverse team.

Application Closing Date
30th November, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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