Graduate Job Opportunities in an FMCG Conglomerate in Lagos, April 16th 2015

Mannich Consulting Services - Our Client, a reputable Conglomerate with business interests in major sectors of the economy and a key player in the FMCG Industry, due to recent diversification into the commercial Agriculture and in view of the continuous businesses growth, is seeking dynamic, energetic and result oriented professionals to urgently fill the position below:


Job Title: Sales Executive
Location: Lagos State
Requirements

• Candidates must possess HND/B.Sc. in numerate fields, with a flair for marketing.
• Must not be more than 35 years.
• Additional qualifications would be an added advantage.
• Computer literate.
• Not less than 5 years' experience.
• Possess valid driving license.

• Liaise with distributors on effective distribution and route management
• Build alternative revenue streams.
• Drive commercial revenue through the various existing platforms
• Actively drive customer loyalty benefits to retain and reward existing customers.
• Initiate new products and deals to ensure increase patronage in all locations.
• Ensure compliance of agreement with all new and existing clients.
• Coordination of Social Media such as BBM, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Pinterest and ensure constant connection develops between Company and its customers.
• Maximize existing opportunities from partnership with Radio stations, TV stations, Telecoms and Print media and establish new relationships.
• Drive the retail business and ensure that sales are maximized.

• Welcomes visitors through warm greetings either in person or on the telephone.
• Directs visitors by maintaining employee and department directories, passing down instructions to all appropriate channels as instructed.
• Create, engage and manage all online conversations and social media account.
• You subtly engage customer not in unnecessary conversations but in ensuring that their mission and needs are understood and catered for.
• Maintain security by following procedures, monitoring logbook and issuing visitor badges.

• Candidate must possess B.Sc/HND in Secretariat Studies, Mass Communication or Business Administrative.
• Minimum off 2-3 years cognate experience.
• Good communication skills.
• Smart with I can attitude.
• Female only.

• Manage overall operations and day to day management of the factory by offering technical and commercial leadership;
• Oversee all aspects of production, factory management including manpower & material planning, process optimization and adoption of industry best practices.
• Prepare five-year long-term strategic plan and be responsible for achieving top and bottom lines as well as growth set by the executive management
• Prepare proposals including profit projections, risk analysis and risk avoidance recommendations.
• Conduct periodical production review meetings, prepare MIS & performance report for executive management.
• Implement factory maintenance program covering preventive, shut down & predictive maintenance of all factory equipment and machineries to achieve maximum utilization of production capacities.
• Propose improvement schemes for enhancing current production processes, control wastes, minimize reworks & defects and maintain high quality standards as demanded by the clients.
• Drive cross-functional teams to implement continuous improvement projects in Continuous Improvement manufacturing and appropriate quality standards/certifications.
• Supervise the timely and accurate reporting of labour and production data. Monitor labour and expense budgets and institute necessary cost controls to meet company's profit goal.
• Standardize an appropriate organizational structure for the factory to enhance efficiency and develop roles and responsibilities for all employees in conjunction with the Human Resources Department
• To interact and engage with external parties/ customers in order to enhance the reputation of the company and facilitate the growth of the business
• Other related duties as assigned by the Managing Director/CEO.

• B.Sc/HND or B.Tech in Engineering or Production, Food Technology
• 5-10 years' experience along-with a proven managerial ability in business
• Additional education may include specialized trainings, professional certifications, workshops and seminars relevant to the industry
• Vast experience in Operational Management, Sales and Marketing

• Possess technical proficiency as well as a business acumen & commercial judgment.
• Strategic mind-set& long term vision capabilities.
• Capable of problem solving, decision making and failure analysis.
• A self-motivated leader& a team player.
• Must be abreast with modern production technology and new developments in the industry.
• Exceptional inter-personal & communication skills (both verbal & written), including negotiating, persuasive and presentation skills
• Excellent marketing skills and business sense for achieving results
• Practical application Operations Strategic Management and Finance in the day to day business.

• Reporting to the Chairman, you will be expected to provide day to day direction to the organization. In this capacity, you shall be expected to:
  • Develop and implement business strategy in line with the agency's shared vision and values
  • Formulate and recommend the priority issues the agency should focus on and articulate the role the agency will play in meeting those needs
  • Provide hands-on leadership in integrating and coordinating diverse areas of management
  • Ensure the smooth running of the agency and shape her continuing success

• Degree qualification, an MBA/Masters Degree in a relevant discipline will be an added advantage; minimum of ten years' post-graduation management experience in a reputable marketing communications/advertising agency
• Strong strategic planning and implementation skills; excellent leadership, managerial and interpersonal skills, coupled with an open-minded approach to problem solving
• Already operating at senior management level with an appreciation for what it takes to integrate various functions at general management level
• Demonstrated ability to develop and lead teams to achieve the best results for clients
• A clear vision of the future of reputation management in the digital age