PZ Cussons Jobs Nigeria: Vacancy in April 2011- Lagos

PZ Cussons Jobs Nigeria: Vacancy in April 2011- Lagos

PZ Cussons Plc is a FTSE 250 listed Consumer Products Group based in the UK, with operations in Africa, Asia and Europe.

Location: HPZ – Lagos

The Role: Product Managers
The successful candidates will be required to:
Take responsibility for the complete marketing mix of his/her product.
Manage the process from consumer insight and understanding, through to product development, costing and pricing and commercial execution, including forecasting and stock management.
Be a champion of his/her category and must be accountable for all elements of the product in its entirety.
Deliver the Budget sales and profit targets.
Make input into the long term strategy for the category.
Conduct training to improve product knowledge.
Tackle quality issues from product design through to after-sales service.

The Person: The right candidate must:
Have a first degree in a technical related discipline.
Have between three (3) to five (5) years working experience in the home appliances industry.
Have marketing experience, ideally in related categories.
Be a strong commercial thinker who has an eye for the market
Be proficient with numbers.
Possess efficient planning and execution skill as this is vital to the role.
Be prepared to work in a high pressure environment.
Be willing to travel extensively and engage with the market/sales teams.
Posses a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS.

Please note that only short listed candidates would be contacted.

CLOSING DATE: 29 Apr 2011

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http://www.pzcussons.com/pzc/working/pzinigeria/vacancies/

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PZ Cussons Jobs Nigeria: Vacancy for Commercial Export Sales Manager March 2011

PZ Cussons operates in selected markets that have the potential for future growth, both in mature and emerging markets. PZ Cussons presence across Africa, Asia and Europe ensures a naturally balanced portfolio of global markets, which PZ Cussons continually reviews to ensure they provide the Group with the best opportunities for profitable growth. PZ Cussons takes pride in our knowledge of local markets which enables us to respond quickly and appropriately to local needs.

PZ Cussons develops leading brands for the markets in which we operate. Whilst some have global reach, the majority of PZ Cussons brands are sold only in local and regional markets as we create products that are particularly suited to local needs and tastes. PZ Cussons strategy is to grow these brands so they achieve category leading positions in their markets and we continually review and expand the categories in which we operate to ensure profitable growth. PZ Cussons is proud of PZ Cussons portfolio of category leading brands which are developed to satisfy the particular needs of local consumers.

PZ Cussons Nigeria Vacancy

Commercial Export Sales Manager
All Business Units – All States

Commercial Export Sales Manager – Francophone West Africa The successful candidate is required to:

- Ensure clear company processes are in place.
- Identify and appoint official country distributors in African markets and provide appropriate information for setting up new customers accounts in MFG in line with agreed distributor’s expectations.
- Agree export prices / payment modalities / trading terms with customers in line with procedure.
- Collect orders from customers and ensure product availability in site 18 on agreed time.
- Establish proven customer payment from bank and prepare a proforma invoice of the order.
- Arrange for registration of trademarks of products and all other documents in export countries.
- Clarify any special requirements from customers and relate back to PZ.
- Forward the proforma invoice to the export logistics department for loading / stuffing arrangement.
- Follow up on customer order shipment until delivery for effective customer service.
- Ensure good customer relationship management / regular status update.
- Ensure alignment with S&OP and inclusion of export orders in the monthly forecast.
- Arrange samples and send to customers for test marketing

THE PERSON: The successful candidate is required to possess:
- B.Sc. Purchasing and Supply or Social Sciences; MBA will be an advantage.
- 5 – 9 years working experience in a similar role.
- Computer expertise especially in MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint.
- Membership of Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM) Chartered.
- Good knowledge of ports operations and the Nigerian freight system.
- Good working relationship with NEPC, NACCIMA, MANEG.
- Good knowledge of inventory management, planning and organising skills.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Fluency In French Language COMPULSORY.
- CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE, ONENESS.

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Closing Date: 31 Mar 2011

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http://www.pzcussons.com/pzc/working/pzinigeria/vacancies/

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Job Vacancies (7 Positions), PZ Cussons Nigeria Recruitments March 2011

Job Title: Area Sales Manager
All Business Units - Lagos

The successful candidates will be required to:
• Consistently meet or exceed agreed business development targets.
• Have detailed knowledge and experience in the distribution of FMCG products.
• Develop the annual area sales plan.
• Motivate, train and develop the local sales teams.
• Manage and drive customers/partners towards profitable growth.
• Identify and develop new and incremental sales business opportunities.

The Person:
The right candidates must:
• Have good knowledge in distribution & customer development in the sector of FMCG.
• Possess a good university degree in any discipline.
• Possess first class numeric and communication skills.
• Have excellent customer relation skills.
• Possess three to five (3–5) years successful selling experience at sales management level.
• Possess high levels of determination and desire to succeed in a result oriented environment.
• Be a good team player but with the ability to drive the team to unsurpassed success
• Be mobile and willing to be flexible in terms of location.
• Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 11 March 2011.

For online application: PZ Cussons.
Job Title: Shift Manager
Soap and Detergent - Lagos

The Role:
The successful candidate is required to:
• Monitor and control the operations in all sections of the Spray Drying plant during the shift.
• Ensure that the finished detergent powder meets all the quality specifications.
• Monitor and control the usage of all raw materials to ensure optimal usage and minimal wastage.
• Ensure all other sources of waste are minimised (energy, labour).
• Ensure plant optimisation to achieve production targets.
• Ensure all safety standards are adhered to always.
• Ensure good housekeeping and GMP are maintained in the plant.
• Develop subordinates .
• Drive Plant Efficiency Improvement programmes (TPM, FIG, 5S etc.).

The Person:
The successful candidate must:
• Possess a university degree/HND in Engineering.
• Have three to five (3-5) years Spray Drying operation experience.
• Have a knowledge of Electro-Mechanical Systems operation and maintenance.
• Have excellent technical skills.
• Have excellent analytical skills.
• Have excellent troubleshooting skills.
• Have excellent time management skills.
• Have excellent communication skills.
• CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our cores values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 11 March 2011.

For online application: PZ Cussons.
Job Title: Shift Manager
Soap and Detergent - Lagos

The Role:
The successful candidate is required to:
• Monitor and control the operations in all sections of the Spray Drying plant during the shift.
• Ensure that the finished detergent powder meets all the quality specifications.
• Monitor and control the usage of all raw materials to ensure optimal usage and minimal wastage.
• Ensure all other sources of waste are minimised (energy, labour).
• Ensure plant optimisation to achieve production targets.
• Ensure all safety standards are adhered to always.
• Ensure good housekeeping and GMP are maintained in the plant.
• Develop subordinates .
• Drive Plant Efficiency Improvement programmes (TPM, FIG, 5S etc.).

The Person:
The successful candidate must:
• Possess a university degree/HND in Engineering.
• Have three to five (3-5) years Spray Drying operation experience.
• Have a knowledge of Electro-Mechanical Systems operation and maintenance.
• Have excellent technical skills.
• Have excellent analytical skills.
• Have excellent troubleshooting skills.
• Have excellent time management skills.
• Have excellent communication skills.
• CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our cores values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 11 March 2011.

For online application: PZ Cussons.

Job Title: Merchandising Manager
All Business Units - Lagos

The Role:
The successful candidate is required to:
• Develop merchandising priorities (POS, visibility) by channel ,by cycle and by quarter.
• Develop internal and external layouts (planograms) by channel.
• Create a POS materials catalogue and management systems for storage , ordering and compliance.
• Manage the POS budget and evaluate the impact of POS to maximise ROI.
• Develop POS materials for key initiatives and negotiate best possible sources and terms.
• Develop merchandising tracking mechanisms to measure effectiveness on shelf.
• Conduct merchandiser recruitment, training and management including detailed journey planning and assessment.

The Person:
The successful candidate must:
• Possess a University degree with a minimum of eight to ten (8–10) years work experience in an FMCG organisation.
• Have good track records on previous roles.
• Possess the ability to sell wining ideas to cross functional colleagues on opportunities for brilliant market execution.
• Be a computer expert especially in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Be thorough, accurate, giving attention to detail in all aspects of work.
• Show excellent interpersonal relations skills.
• Posses a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE, ONENESS.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 11 March 2011.

For online application: PZ Cussons.
Job Title: Insight Manager
All Business Units - All States

The Role:
The successful candidate is required to:
• Generate, develop and communicate insights concerning shopper buying preferences and behaviours to identify key drivers by channel.
• Manage the use of external data (ACN) in quarterly CACP meetings to ensure commercial decisions are grounded in an objective analysis of external performance on share, distribution, inventory, and shelf performance.
• Develop a network of appropriate industry contacts (Internal & External) to gain a wider understanding of opportunities, risks and issues impacting the business.
• Communicate market intelligence back to the company at appropriate levels.
• Conduct performance assessment of external market to produce RTM and Gap Analysis and identify key channel and category opportunities.
• Monitor sell out data with Key Accounts.
• Develop mechanism to compare with national /channel performance and work with Customer marketing to develop action plans.
• Monitor sell out pricing and make recommendations on price movements.

The Person:
The successful candidate must:
• Possess a University degree with a minimum of eight to ten (8–10) years work experience in an FMCG organisation.
• Have a strong capability to coach others on insights, sales drivers, outlet segmentation and managing relationships.
• Possess good analytical skills, excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Be a computer expert especially in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Posses a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE, ONENESS.

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 11 March 2011.

For online application: PZ Cussons.
Job Title: Regional Sales Manager
All Business Units - All States

The Role:
• Deliver regional sales targets and objectives.
• Execute the company’s sales plans for the region, thereby ensuring profitability and growth of the company’s brands in the designated region.
• Manage and drive customers/partners in the region towards profitable growth as well as develop new ones in accordance with Company procedures.
• Identify and explore new regional sales opportunities.
• Develop and grow the capabilities of the sales team in the region through regular performance reviews, monitoring of objectives and ensuring development needs are identified and actioned.

The Person: The right candidates must:
• Have a B.A. or B.Sc. Degree in Marketing/Business Studies.
• Have five to nine (5–9) years cognate working experience in a similar position.
• Have computer expertise especially in MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Have good knowledge in distribution & customer development in the sector of FMCG.
• Have excellent Managerial skills.
• Have excellent planning and organizing skills.
• Have excellent customer relation skills.
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Have good team building skills.
• Be mobile and willing to be flexible in terms of location.
• CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 11 March 2011.

For online application: PZ Cussons.

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PZ Cussons Nigeria Jobs: Vacancy for Marketing Manager-Commercial SBU Recruitment March 2011

PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc, the largest subsidiary of PZ Cussons, has enjoyed tremendous business success in Nigeria for over a century. No other consumer goods company possesses PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc heritage in Nigeria or understands its customers better than we do. PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc approach to Nigeria, PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc customers, PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc consumers and to PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc business is designed to sustain us far into the future. PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc prime business objective in Nigeria is sustainable and profitable growth and our drive to be world-class in every aspect of our business life will be relentless. To achieve this, PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc has adopted a Strategic Business Unit (SBU) structure, in which each SBU has clear focus on its markets; developing a deep understanding of the needs and aspirations of its consumers and the dynamics of the marketplace, which it can exploit to deliver its objectives.

PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc Job Vacancies
Job Title: Marketing Manager-Commercial SBU
Health and Beauty - Lagos

The successful candidate will be required to:
• Formulate and ensure the implementation of world class marketing strategies to maximize brand visibility and profitability.
• Drive New Product Development strategies to achieve a diversified and competitive portfolio of brands to ensure consumer preferences are fully entertained invariably for revenue generation.
• Create a competitive edge for PZ products in the FCMG industry.
• Drive the increase in gross margin growth.
• Plan the annual and 5 year budget plan and coordinate delivery.
• Manage all elements of the marketing mix.
• Increase market share of PZ products to agreed targets.
• Achieve and deliver overall budgeted profitability by growing and sustaining brand management.
• Explore and exploit new markets opportunities for PZ brands.
• Develop, build and maintain business relationships with key partners and departments.
• Manage team and individual performance through regular reviews, monitoring objectives and ensuring developmental needs are identified and actioned.

The Person:
The ideal candidate for this job must:
• Possess a B.A. Honours degree in any commercial field with a minimum of second class lower division.
• Possess an MBA or professional qualification as a added advantage.
• Have between 8 - 10 years minimum marketing or Brand Management experience gained in blue chip FMCG companies.
• Possess strong analytical and presentation skills.
• Be an outstanding communicator with clear interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Be an outstanding leader with the ability to build teams and gather support across business functions.
• Be competitive, pushy and have a "want to win" mentality.
• Be organized, energetic and self-motivated.
• Be willing to make tough decisions and provide leadership on projects
• Be willing to challenge status quo and engage in debate at Board Level.
• Possess good Analytical and People management skills.

Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values - COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS

Please note that only shortlisted candidates would be contacted

Deadline: 11 March 2011.

For online application: PZ Cussons.

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