PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc Job: Recruitment for Commercial Export Sales Manager

PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc Vacancy: Commercial Export Sales Manager.
 

PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc a market leader in the FMCG sector is seeking for a highly competitive, experienced professional to join to our team. Our products are distributed across multiple channels, and we place a high level of importance on the quality and service we offer to our customers.

POSITION: Commercial Export Sales Manager – Francophone West Africa & Central Africa

The successful candidate who reports 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

JOB DESCRIPTIONS: 

• 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 distributor’s 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 treatment 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. 

REQUIREMENTS: 

The successful candidate is required to possess: 

• Candidate must possess B.Sc in related field. 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 organizing skills;
   
• Good oral and written communication skills;
   
• Fluency in French Language (Compulsory);
   
• A hands on work ethics with can do attitude, exhibiting our core values, Courage, Accountability, Networking, Drive and Oneness. 

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

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

Application must be received on or before 7th December, 2010. Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.