Technical Manager at Dangote Cement Plc

Dangote Cement Plc - Is the largest quoted company in West Africa and the only Nigerian company listed among Forbes Global 2000 Companies. The Company currently has several cement production plants in Nigeria in addition to presence in 14 African countries.

To consolidate its current strategic expansion drive and as part of our growing vision, Dangote Cement Plc is seeking to recruit candidates for the vacant position in its Sales and Marketing Department (Block Makers' Segment).

Job Position: Technical Manager

Ref: DCP/TM
Location: Any City, Nigeria

Responsibilities

• Our successful candidates will coordinate all activities of the artisans at the designated states under their jurisdictions through continuous training of technical officers, and coordination of regional demonstrations in various designated locations and extension of demonstrations on regional basis to other artisans.
• Must understand the various types of block making processes and procedures and perform detailed SWOT analysis on each with block makers' brand preferences.

Would also:

• Provide technical support and assistance on product use to DCP clients'.
• Participate and provide technical training on product characteristics and product uses to internal and external customers
• Be up-to-date and have an in-depth understanding of trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations and legislations relating to the cement manufacturing industry.
• Be up-to-date and have an in-depth knowledge of DCP's product and service offerings.
• Present reports and provide continuous feedback to management on the activities done, market changes, new events and opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or relevant discipline. Post graduate degree will be an added advantage
• Minimum of (18) years relevant work experience, with at least three (3) years in a middle management role and must understand popular dialects in the various regions.
• Customer service orientation and people management skills.
• Very good communication and relationship management skills.
• Good data gathering and analysis skills.
• High sense of responsibility and accountability.
• High ethical standards.
• Proficiency in the use of Basic MS Office support tools and application.

Application Closing Date
15th May, 2014.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's, cover letter, indicating position applied for to: [email protected]

Note: Only successful candidates will be contacted.