Assistant Category Manager at Ascentech Services Limited

Ascentech Services Limited is a full-fledged Human Resource Solution Provider incorporated in 2013 with its Head Office in Lagos, Nigeria. We are committed to forging long-term partnerships with our clients by creating and delivering robust and flexible services that address the changing needs of their business.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Assistant Category Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Duties

• Assist Category Manager in selecting, pricing and positioning of category products.
• Work with Category Manager in developing category plan and strategies to improve product sales.
• Develop category documents and records according to company policies.
• Perform inventory and supply chain management to achieve inventory turnover goals and maximize sales.
• Process purchase orders, resolve invoicing issues and ensure timely merchandise delivery
• Build strong working relationship with customers for new business opportunities.
• Stay updated on category trends and competitive market.
• Assist in budget development and expense management programs.
• Conduct business review with vendors to achieve mutual profitable goals.
• Communicate information about new products and changes to relevant teams within the company.
• Prepare product presentations for customers as needed.
• Address customer issues promptly and accurately.
• Provide support for product advertising, marketing collaterals, tradeshows and promotional events.
• Monitor and control expenses within allotted budget.
• Negotiate pricing and promotional plans with customers

Requirements

• BSc / MBA in any relevant field.
• Work experience of 7-10 years in RIGID Packaging, preferably in PET preform & closure industry or a manufacturing company
• Language proficiency in English desirable (Read / write / speak)

Application Closing Date
10th June, 2021.