Company Info
Large organization
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.
200 + Employees
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.
1). Neighbourhood Channel Sales Manager
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
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:
- Zonal Manager
- Marketing/Sales/Channel/Supply Chain/Finance/HR team
- Customers
- PZ Marketing & Sales network
PZ Cussons Leadership Competencies required:
- Coverage
- Achieve secondary sales target
- Weighted distribution target
- Agreed VSR coaching & Accompaniment
Qualifications
- First Degree in any discipline
- Computer Literacy
- 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
28th June, 2024.
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2). Trade Marketing Manager
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
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 trade spend efficiently to drive brand strategies and ‘‘win at the shelf”
- Develop the annual trading plan by brand/channel/customer and monitor/adjust the plan based on financial delivery and Customer compliance
- Contribute consumer insights to inform the market and regional view
- Provide Merchandising and POP solutions by channel, category and customer and evaluate their effectiveness at the respective channels in assigned Region (s).
- Identify opportunities to enhance and leverage ATL campaigns with customers, linking in – store activities to ATL advertising & seeking to enhance PR impact
- Evaluate trade spend ROI
- Manage and ensure the deployment, installation, compliance and maintenance of merchandising and point of sale materials in assigned Region(s)
Measurement/Performance Indicators:
- Brilliant execution of all activation activities and in line with agreed objectives
- Effective POP deployment
- Target vs. Actual performance (KPIs)
- Availability of pre and post evaluation of all activation activities.
Internal & External Relationships:
- Activation and Merchandising Manager
- RSM, ASMs, and Marketing team
- Activation Agencies/vendors
- PZ Marketing & Sales network
Qualification, 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 commercial experience in marketing or sales
- Demonstrable record of success in a customer or field sales management role
- Understands customers and the selling process
Knowledge:
(What does the person need to know)
- Good knowledge of business objectives and priorities.
- Knowledge of Shopper, channel and category trends
Application Closing Date
28th June, 2024
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3). Engineering Manager
Job Identification: JR001477
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time
Principal Accountabilities
- Design and deploy Engineering strategy for processes, packing plants, ancillaries’ equipment, and infrastructure across PZ Wilmar Factory Site.
- Achieve world class standards in Safety, Quality and Environment management.
- Achieve best in class unit cost for electricity, steam, and repair & maintenance.
- Develop and deploy team capability building plan to attain world class status for engineers, technicians, and technical production operators.
- Coordinate all activities with plants and support departments pertaining to engineering services
- Contractors Management
- Managing projects achieving vertical start-up and 85% OEE minimum.
- Deliver 8hrs training per engineers, and production supervisors.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience Needed
- Possess a University Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.
- 10 -15+ years’ work experience in FCMG environment, in which 5years must be in management capacity
- Registered member of Engineering council (COREN)
- Proficiency in the use of Proactive planned maintenance tools (CMMS , SAP-PM etc.)
- Must be computer literate (MS-word, MS-excel, access)
Internal & External Relationships:
- Coordinate all activities with plants and support departments pertaining to engineering services
- Contractors Management
Application Closing Date
14th June, 2024.
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4). Brand Manager – Beauty (Jellies, Creams, Lotions & Relaxers)
Job Identification: JR001359
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time
Reports to: Category Lead, Beauty
Job Summary
- Utilise a thorough understanding of the African consumer, customer and competitor environment to develop compelling brand strategies, aligned to group brand strategies
Significant Relationships (Internal & external):
- Regional Marketing team
- Brand Development & Activation Team
- Cross-functional teams from Finance, Commercial, Supply Chain, HR, NPD, Consumer Insights, Digital
- Advertising agencies & Service providers
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the creation and development of brand strategy to grow brands market share volume/value and profitability; and oversee strategy implementation.
- Support the delivery of overall budgeted profitability of the brand by developing solid brand strategies that grow and sustain brand performance.
- Monitor and report the regional brand’s performance through brand health indicators (NNS, GM, MC) and key consumer KPIs (awareness, trial, attribute rating etc.)
- Explore & exploit new growth opportunities for the brand.
- Initiate and lead the NPD process ensuring that its requirements are managed and delivered according to targets with clear hand over to CBUs at Gate 2 Collate local consumer insights and output from research plans to feed into the development of the brand strategy.
- Define pricing policy for products within the brand portfolio in the Region Develop regional communication material aligned to the brand strategy and that support the delivery of CBU brand plans.
- Participate actively in company-wide initiatives as required – e.g. Margin Improvement Proactively identify sources and resource needs to support brand growth
Job Context & Special Features
May require:
- Significant in-country and regional travel
- International travel
- Flexibility to work on weekends
Qualification, Experience & Competencies
Qualifications Experience:
- Bachelor Degree in related fields.
- 5 – 7 years demonstrated experience in Brand Management
- 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 (Proven strength)
- Digital (Proven strength)
Brand Champion:
- Brand propositions (Developed)
- Strategy (Developed)
Profit and Growth Champion:
- Commercial delivery (Proven strength)
- RTM (Proven strength)
Innovation Champion:
- Innovation (Developed)
- NPD and PLM (Proven strength)
Business Leader:
- Personal leadership (Developed)
- Personal drive (Developed)
- Talent development (Developed)
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
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5). Learning & Development Supervisor
Job Identification: JR001472
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time
Key Accountabilities
- Support collation of training plans across the Group, sourcing of Vendors and implementation of training plans.
- Manage the Performance Management Process by ensuring the objectives and appraisals are completed on the system in alignment with global timelines.
- Support the recruitment and management of training vendors, review training contents, and ensure training logistics are made available as required.
- Liaises with ITF in the registration of trainings, documentation, and application for reimbursements. Minimum reimbursement of 90% training contribution yearly
- Post-training evaluation, preparation of training reports and submission to relevant stakeholders.
- Manage the selection, placement and engagement of interns. Assess their development and evaluate their progress with supervisors.
- Collation & maintenance of training data/history
- Training facility management including sourcing, maintenance, and other related administrative responsibilities.
- Administration of training programmes (physical, virtual and online via LMS)
Internal & External Relationships:
- Works closely with L & D team, HR Team and Line Managers
- Manages training vendors
- Liaises with ITF
Requirements
- First Degree in Social Sciences or Economics would be preferred
- Professional HR Membership
Experience:
- Minimum 1 – 2 years work experience in a similar role with a large organization.
- Excellent and demonstrable negotiation, organization skills and strong abilities to manage tasks.
- Excellent Microsoft Suite Skills – Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power-point.
- Excellent LMS, Data Management and Analytical skills.
Key Performance Indicators:
- Percentage of Employees Trained
- Participant Satisfaction – Percentage Satisfaction in post training evaluation
- ITF Reimbursement higher than prior year
- Training Vendor Management
- Drive learning through optimization of LMS
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
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6). HR Welfare Officer
Job Identification: JR001470
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Details
- HMO:
- End to end administration from registration of New Joiners to
- Resolving of issues as regards HMO, hospital or benefits covered
- Contract staff; Direct & 3rd Party:
- Registration of direct contract staff on SAP
- Process of monthly salary using invoice
- Renewal of contract as at when due
- Staff products administration + Tuck-shop:
- Monthly Ilupeju and Ikorodu Tuck-shops stock count with
- Finance Rep.
- Stock up the tuck-shop after account has been balanced
- Send notification to business for collection roaster
- Transfer Allowance processing for Managers
- Car Grant processing for Managers
- Generator subsidy processing for Directors & G3
- Site and first aid clinics:
- Renewal of contract when due
- Management of clinic
- Supply of basic needs in the clinic
- Ikorodu clinic is handled by Ikorodu HR both Ilupeju and
- Ikorodu clinics are oversee by central
- Administer all HO first aid boxes
- Group Life Insurance:
- Annual registration
- Death benefits processing
- NSITF Benefit
- Processing of NSITF claims
- Canteen:
- Processing contracts, essentials for use, escalating issues for
- resolution on time etc.
- Subsidy is given per location
- Annual and Quarterly Long Service Award administration
- Annual Car Insurance processing
- Monthly Headcount Report, Dash board and Board Report:
- For Africa operations, in excel and power point as needed
- Annual Welfare budget preparation
- Other:
- Ad hoc project or task as required by HR Team.
Deadline: Not Specified.
How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should use the links below to apply: