Territorial Distribution Officer at the Bible Society of Nigeria

The Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN) believes the Bible is for all Nigerians. Traditionally, the work of the BSN is to make the Bible available and affordable. The Society has come to see that provision of the printed text, however well-presented, is only a part of the task. To achieve the most effective and meaningful distribution, the BSN also recognizes the need to develop programmes, using all forms of media to stimulate and facilitate encounter with the biblical text in Churches and public places. We actualize our mission through five major functions, namely: Translation, Publishing, Distribution, Programmes and Fundraising.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Territorial Distribution Officer

Location: Mainland, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Territorial Distribution Officer (TDO) is to coordinate and direct distribution activities in his assigned territory. He is to forecast and plan distribution of scriptures and other related materials across the assigned territory in accordance with the Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN) strategic direction. 
• He assists the Distribution Manager (DM)in product development, marketing research, and other distribution activities.

The Job (Key Responsibilities)

• The candidate is responsible for planning, forecasting, and implementation of marketing programmes in a way that facilitates distribution and creates warehouse space.
• The candidate is responsible for identifying the product (Bible) needs of the current and prospective market and customers and positioning the products strategically to meet the identified needs in a way that facilitates distribution and creates warehouse space.
• To ensure a broad customer base by developing more markets and sound customer relationship management, i.e., he is responsible for customer relationship management by visiting customers’ outlets and relating to them on the phone. He is also responsible for the organisation of the customer service forum in his region for productive engagement in a mutually rewarding manner.
• Ensure good inventory management of the Society’s Scripture stock
• He is responsible for expanding the customer base by developing new customers and her channels of distribution.
• The candidate for this job must be creative in product development and innovation and possess analytical skills. S/he should have good numerical and human relations skills.
• Keep monthly and annual data of brand performance in his territory and send monthly reports of territory customers’ performance for management decision-making.
• Prepare the annual territorial distribution plan by brands for integration into the corporate annual distribution plan based on the Strategic Direction and Operational Direction

Minimum Academic Qualification

• Must have an HND/BSc in marketing, business administration, or any other relevant discipline. Membership of a recognised marketing or related professional body is required.

Years of Relevant Experience Required:

• Minimum of 3 years cognate experience

Occupational Characteristics of the Role:

• Leadership Demonstrates: strong leadership in influencing improved Bible distribution performance by the BSN Areas in the territory and increased persistent patronage by the customers to achieve organisational goals in line with its vision and mission statements.
• Punctuality: prompt positioning of products to distribution outlets and customers in the assigned territory.
• Forecasting and Planning: accurate and comprehensive data-inclined forecasting and effective distribution planning to keep the distribution pipeline full all year round.
• Analytical Mind: requires the ability to analyse and interpret distribution research reports, market development and needs correctly. Also, environmental analytical skills.
• Numerical Skills: must have flair for figures and product codes.
• Conceptual Skills: the ability to formulate strategies that stimulate distribution growth and expansion.
• Creativity and Innovation: the ability toassist in developing new products as quickly as possible to meet market needs or to counter competitors’ activities.
• Self-Confident/Integrity: a high standard of transparency and honesty is required in all aspects of business transactions.

Compentencies Required
Skills:

• Computer Literacy
• Forecasting and Planning
• Market Research/Application skills
• Sales and Marketing Skills
• Product and Market Development Skills
• Excellent Market and Customer Relations

Knowledge of:

• Diversity of the Nigerian Bible market, especially in the North
• Working knowledge of Sage 50/QuickBooks
• Good knowledge of the Nigerian road, especially the Northeast and Northwestern Nigeria

Ability to:

• Manage the Distribution chain effectively
• Interpret and contribute to marketing development activities at the local, regional and global level of UBS
• Sustain a healthy and profitable relationship with the customers.
• Use the marketing mix to deliver strategic marketing results.

Attitude:

• Good self-application
• Selfless
• Integrity & Honesty
• Proactiveness/Ability to proffer solutions promptly
• Highest ethical standards.
• High commitment and dedication.
• Goal getter with CAN DO spirit and a Team Player.

Application Closing Date
21st April, 2025.