Commercial Export Sales Manager - Francophone West Africa & Central Africa - PZ Cussons Nigeria

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 services we offer to our customers.

Job Title: Commercial Export Sales Manager-Francophone west Africa & Central Africa

The Job Objectives

• The successful candidates 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 & efficient co-ordination of the Sales Force and deliver the company's objectives.

Duties:
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&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 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 organising 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

Remuneration
The position carries an attractive package with a unique opportunity for further personal growth within the business.

Application Deadline
5th July, 2011

Method oof Application
Qualified applicants should apply online at:
www.pzcussons.com/pzc/working/pzinigeria/vacancies