New Vacancies at SIMS Nigeria Limited, 16th July, 2019

SIMS Nigeria Limited - We specialize in the assembly, distribution and sales of consumer electronics from major brands such as - Samsung, Panasonic, Royal, Skyworth, Electrolux, Bosch, Philips and Powermatic. Our business started out in 1987 and since then we have grown to be a market leader in the home appliances & consumer electronics market in Nigeria. We operate a number of branches that cut across most of Nigeria’s geopolitical zones in major cities such as Lagos, Port-Harcourt, Abuja, Onitsha, Enugu, Uyo and Kano. We are recruiting to fill the position below:       Job Title: Expat Key Account Manager (Consumer Electronics & Home Appliances) Location: Lagos Job Description

• The Key Account Manager is responsible for managing key accounts, maintaining a long term relationship with the accounts and maximising sales opportunities within them.

• Play an integral role in ensuring incremental sales volumes in key accounts year-on-year.
• Responsible for in-depth market competitor analysis in order to identify threats and opportunities within the accounts as well as develop a marketing plan to ensure sustained business growth.
• Deepen the relationship with existing key accounts by continuously proposing solutions that meet their objectives.
• Ensure correct and timely fulfillment of customers orders.
• Resolve any issues and problems faced by customers and deal with complaints appropriately.
• Responsible for new product introductions.

• Proven experience as a key account manager
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with aptitude in building relationships with professionals at all levels.
• Strong problem solving and negotiation skills.
• Minimum of B.Sc. or equivalent in Marketing/Sales or any other relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years experience relevant experience
• Experience in the consumer electronics industry.

• The Brand Manager monitors market trends, oversees marketing activities, generates and drives go-to-market strategies with the sole aim of increasing brand market share, sales and profitability.

• Responsible for providing input in the production of adverts, email and online campaigns, road shows e.t.c
• Responsible for liasing with the Brand principal on behalf of the organization
• Responsible for maintaining a healthy PSI for the brand
• Pilot innovations and create new markets.
• Responsible for new product introductions.
• Responsible for in-depth market competitor analysis in order to identify threats and opportunities as well as develop marketing plan and activities accordingly.
• Responsibility for all channels sales growth for the brand, especially Modern trade.
• Management of products life-cycles (including line cessations)
• Design and Execute brand marketing plans in alignment with corporate objectives.
• Ensure brand’s sales, market share and profitability targets are met in line with corporate objectives.
• Responsible for incremental expansion of dealership base.
• Design and management of promotional and sponsorship activities.

• Minimum of B.Sc. or equivalent in Marketing or any other relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years experience in sales/marketing and brand management
• Experience in the consumer electronics industry.