Company Info
PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc is part of a multinational consumer goods business, PZ Cussons Plc. We manufacture and distribute some of the best loved brands in Nigeria, from Imperial Leather to Cussons Baby, Morning Fresh to Thermocool and Robb. We operate in five core categories – personal care, beauty, home care, food and nutrition and electricals.
1). Territory Sales Manager – Abia
Location: Abia
Job Purpose:
- Work with the Dealers/ sales team to deliver agreed business objectives within assigned territory.
Reporting Relationships:
- Zonal Managers/ Key Accounts Manager/ Regional Commercial Manager
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, 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.
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
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
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
Qualifications:
- First Degree in any discipline
- Computer Literacy
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
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2). Territory Sales Manager – Lagos
Location: Lagos
Job Purpose:
- Work with the Dealers/ sales team to deliver agreed business objectives within assigned territory.
Reporting Relationships:
- Zonal Managers/ Key Accounts Manager/ Regional Commercial Manager
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, 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.
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
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
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
Qualifications:
- First Degree in any discipline
- Computer Literacy
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
Deadline: Not specified.
How to Apply: Use the links below to apply: