Leventis Foods Limited is a subsidiary of A.G Leventis (Nigeria) Plc. and one of the largest bakeries in Nigeria producing highly nutritious variety of bakery products and snacks, with a strong brand presence in Lagos.
We are recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Key Account Manager - Bread & Pastries (Corporate Institutions, Schools, etc)
Location: Lagos
Objective
- Implements the sales and marketing plan for the corporate channels to ensure sales targets.
Responsibilities
- Sales and development of bread and snacks in the corporate institution sector in Lagos
- Daily interface with corporate customers, brand development activity which includes design and implementation
- Identifying key accounts and set up new channel in close coordination with National Commercial Manager.
- Forecasting sales per channel product and product group.
- Provide sales and distribution expertise to channels and merchandisers including selling method and techniques.
- Ensure maximum shelf presence and phasing within available outlets.
- Updating National Commercial Manager or now products and customer needs, merchandising requirements and promotional strategies including competitor’s activities and other industry trends.
- Gather data on marketing trends competitive products and pricing.
Qualification and Key Competencies
- B.Sc/HND Marketing or any related discipline with 2-4 years relevant Sales & Marketing experience handling Food Service accounts specific to corporate institution customers in the Lagos region ideally with international FMCG/food background
- Excellent problem solving and organization skills
- Should have negotiation skills to deal with different kinds of customers
- An established customer base and with an excellent rapport with key accounts
- Creative, action oriented person, reliable self-starter with the ability to work and deliver measurable result with little supervision
- Must possess a valid driver’s license
Application Closing Date
15th September, 2015.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's and application letter to:
[email protected] on a subject matter Key Account Manager - Bread & Pastries