Company Info
Canon is the leading name in imaging and has been for the past 80 years. We are the leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions. An emphasis on technology is part of Canon’s corporate DNA and we are dedicated to helping people reimagine what is possible through imaging.
1). CCNA – B2C Channel Account Manager, Retail/E-Commerce
Job ID: 16780
Location: Nigeria (all locations)
Job Category: Sales
Job Level: Specialist/ Professional
Employment Type: Not Indicate
Job Purpose and Summary
- The Candidate would be Canon’s representative at the Tier-2 level, responsible for all channels in Nigeria and surrounding regions.
- Tier-2 is defined as the reseller of Canon Products who purchases Canon products from Canon’s designated distributors (business partners) and will be responsible for: Channel Penetration, Demand Generation, Brand Visibility and Enhance Canon MASH in Nigeria.
Job Details
- Channel, Account and Competition Mapping.
- Establish Tier 2 contacts and business relationships with the right representatives of the Tier 2 partner (Account Decision Makers).
- Introduce Canon Products at the account utilizing the relationship established with T2 dealer.
- Product training to Tier 2 Salesmen and Merchandisers.
- Carry out demand generation activities like Campaigns, promotions within the retail space and E-commerce space.
- Prepare the Marketing Activity Calendar in coordination with the Country Manager, the Tier 1 partner and the managed accounts.
- Appoint / Work with local marketing agency to carry out planned activities in the local market in coordination with Marcom team adhering to Canon brand and corporate guidelines.
- Monitor the Channel Partner program in the country with regular mechanism of Sell out reporting.
- Enhance Canon’s brand awareness in the market by improving in store visibility, development of localized POS materials and display stands.
- Propose, and Support PMs / BDMs in planning and organizing of local product launch events.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Excellent communication skills and requisite diplomatic/negotiation skills.
- Ability to communicate and relate to subjects, issues, and clients at many levels.
- Excellent Market knowledge and willingness to be “Closer to Market”.
Previous Experience, Education and Job Learning:
- Relevant recognized formal qualifications (university level) – desirable.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar international or regional sales role (with a similar company, national distributor, or trading company) – very desirable
- Background and knowledge of market environments – desirable.
- Fluency in written and spoken English and local language- essential.
- High level of written and spoken communication – essential.
- Professional appearance, attitude, and communication style – essential.
- Familiarity with MS Office applications, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint – essential.
- Be based in Nairobi – essential.
You will need:
- Drive for results
- Focus on the customer
- Apply Business Acumen
- Communicate effectively
- Negotiate & Influence
What We Give
- With Canon, you’ll get the support and encouragement you need to grow, from people who share your ambition.
- We’ll invest in your professional development to help you learn and progress in your role with us.
- You’ll find leaders who give you the freedom to explore new things and a team where knowledge is shared openly.
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2). Women in Sales Trainee – Lagos
Position ID: 17769
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Category: Sales
Employment Type: Full-time – Fixed Term
Job Level: Graduate/ Internship Programs
Description and Job Purpose
- We are looking for new talents who will be willing to join our Sales Team for long term (1 year) internship.
- The purpose of the program is to support female participation in our sales workforce.
- Interns will take active role and have sales responsibilities where they’ll be supported with a structured development program.
- The ultimate aim of the program is to support female representation in sales careers and sales management.
What We Give
- With Canon, you’ll get the support and encouragement you need to grow, from people who share your ambition.
- We’ll invest in your professional development to help you learn and progress in your role with us.
- You’ll find leaders who give you the freedom to explore new things and a team where knowledge is shared openly.
- The interns will be hired for our sales teams in Canon Regional Sales Office in Nigeria (Lagos).
- The eligible candidates will be hired as long-term interns in the sales departments of their country of residence.
- Duration of our Trainee Program is 1 year.
- The internship program will be supported with a 1-year development program including facilitator-led training programs, on the job learning, online learning and mentoring.
What We Ask
- Final year female students or new graduates who are interested in a career in sales
- No previous experience required
- Driving License Preferred
- Able to work 5 working days of the week
- Good command of English
- Self-motivated with good communication skills
- Problem solver and willing to work hard in a dynamic environment doing a variety of tasks
- Team player with the ability to work with deadlines
- Good command of MS Office applications
You will need
- Analytical Thinking
- High level of Accuracy
- Proactive Approach
- Excellent Communicator
Deadline: Not Specified.
How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should use the links below to apply: