Pz Cussons Nigeria Plc, a market leader in the FMCG sector is seeking for a highly competitive, experienced professional to join our team as a commercial Export Sales Manager. Our products are distributed across multiple channels, and we place a high level of importance on the Quality and Service we offer to our Customers
Position: Commercial Export Sales Manager-Francophone West Africa and Central Africa
The successful candidate who will report to the Group Sales Director, must be a professional who shares the same passion as we do for Customer Excellence He/she must be a person who can ensure effective and efficient co-ordination of the Sales force and deliver the Company’s Objectives
The successful candidate is required to:
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 distributors’ expectations.
- Agree export prices/payment modalities/trading terms with customers in line with procedure.
- 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 Management.
- 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 and OP and Inclusion of export orders in the monthly forecast.
The Person:
The successful candidate is required to possess:
- Candidates should have B.Sc. in related fields. An MBA will be an added advantage.
- 5-10 years working experience in a similar role.
- Computer expertise especially in MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint.
- Good knowledge of ports operations and the Nigerian freight system.
- Good working relationship with NEPC, NACCIMA, MANEG
- Good knowledge of inventory management planning and organizing skills
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Fluency In French Language (Compulsory)
- Hands on work ethics with CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, Drive and ONENESS
Please note that note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Remuneration:
The position carries an attractive package with a unique opportunity for further personal growth within the business
How to Apply:
Qualified applicants should apply online at www.pzcussons.com/pzc/working/pzinigeria/vacancies
Applications must be received on or before 5th July 2011
