Territory Sales Manager at PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc

PZ Cussons is a dynamic consumer products group and innovator of some of the world's best known and loved brands. Calling on over 130 years of expertise, we operate internationally in carefully selected developed and emerging markets that present the greatest strategic potential for future growth. Our world-class supply chain and distribution networks enable us to meet our global consumer needs and deliver quality brands that add value and enhance everyday lives.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Territory Sales Manager

Job Requisition ID: JR000994
Location: Enugu
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Purpose

• To execute the company’s sales plan, thereby ensuring profitability and growth of the company’s brands in the designated territory.

Reporting Relationships:

• Reports to Area Sales Manager
• Direct reports are Wholesales Officers
• Peers are other Territory Sales Managers

Principal Accountabilities

• Key Distributor management to deliver positive ROI. Efficient supervision of the Secondary sales team to drive product availability / Performance management. Retail account management and creation.
• To set territory sales targets & objectives from the overall business targets and objectives.
• Coaching and accompaniment with Directs reports to enhance efficiency.
• Managing outlets-ensure proper servicing, settling disputes, handle complaints, communicate trade promotions and consumer promotions, oversee merchandising and manage payment terms.
• Develop Distribution-add new markets, new outlets, new beats, new yans, handcarts, trikes and bikes.
• Meet secondary sales volume and target for the territory. Manage KD Staff-sales reps and KPO, Review them daily.
• Manage KD Warehouse- maintain FIFO, Stacking norm Market visit-At least 12 full days per month, accompanied call with each SR at least one full day in a month.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Needed

• Possess a University Degree, in any discipline, preferably in Business Administration.
• Possess two to three years of experience within a reputable/ multinational company.
• Be a computer expert, especially in MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
• Have strong numerical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Be a team player with the ability to drive the team to unsurpassed success.
• Be mobile and willing to be flexible in terms of location.

Job Context & Special Features:

• Previous experience of working in the food industry (preferably the edible oil sector) would be advantageous.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.