Our client is a leader in the FMCG sector is seeking for o highly competitive, experienced professional to join her team. Their products are multiple channels, and they place a high level of importance on the Quality and Service offered to Customers.
Position: Commercial Export Sales Manager (francophone West Africa & Central Africa)
- The successful candidate, who will be reporting to the Group Sates Director, must be a professional who shares the same passion, vision and understands Customer Excellence.
- He/she must be a person who can ensure effective & efficient coordination 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 MFC in line with agreed distributor’s 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 bock to our 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&OP and inclusion of export orders in the monthly forecast.
The Person:
The successful candidate is required to possess:
- B.Sc. in related fields. An M.B.A will be on 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 Nigeria freight systems.
- Good working relationship with NEPC, NACCIMA, MANEG.
- Good knowledge of inventory management, planning organizing skills.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Fluency in French Language (Compulsory).
- A hands on work ethics our corporate values.
Method of Application:
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Send resume to CESM@kimberly-ryan.net not later than 19th February, 2013
Remuneration:
The position carries an attractive package with a unique opportunity for further personal growth within the business.
