Recent Jobs in a Reputable FMCG Firm

Willers Solutions Limited - Our client, a reputable FMCG Firm is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Sales Executive

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• To maintain and grow sales and gross margin for the product range in line with company budgets and strategic plans
• To manage sales of the company’s products and services in defined geographical areas
• Prospecting for new sales and opportunities
• Achieving growth and hitting sales targets by successfully managing available resources
• Designing and implementing a strategic business/sales plan that expands company’s customer base and ensure its strong presence
• Build and promote strong, long-lasting customer relationships by partnering with them and understanding their needs
• Present sales, revenue and expenses reports and realistic forecasts to the management team
• Identify emerging markets and market shifts while beingfully aware of new products and competition status
• Respond to complaints from customers and give after-sales support when requested
• Handle the processing of all orders with accuracy and timeliness
• Inform clients of unforeseen delays or problems.

Requirements

• Minimum of HND in any field
• Well exposed to B2B marketing
• Minimum of 3 years cognate experience as Sales Executives.
• Ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization
• Proven ability to drive the sales process from plan to close
• Strong business sense and industry expertise.

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and communication skills with proficiency in English Language
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Well-organized and responsible with an aptitude in problem-solving
• A team player with high level of dedication.

Job Title: Food Technologist

Location: Lagos,
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Develops new products leveraging expertise in food chemistry, food ingredient functionality and experimental design
• Manages and oversees R&D technical functions such as sensory, shelf-life testing, legal label claims, product/packaging improvement
• Manages and develops scientific approaches to business needs in areas of flavor and microbial shelf life
• Provides product costs based on commodities, ingredients, and product formulations
• Responsible for sourcing ingredients and leveraging vendor expertise in ingredient functionality
• Develop and maintain product specification, ingredient statements, allergen information and formulas for seasoning blends; then incorporate respective information into the label design process as needed
• Participates in production trials and works with new product start-ups- ensure products are made to spec.
• Works with production personnel on scale up of new products, suggests initial order quantities for ingredients and packaging, obtain cost of materials
• Provides support on technical and / or quality issues
• Act as a technical resource to support quality issues, answer questions about products, production capabilities, labeling regulations
• Present new products to customers; often involves cooked preparation of multiple items or full meals
• General awareness of NAFDAC regulations, restricted / limited ingredients and approved processing procedures
• Optimizes cost / quality and process improvements contributing to increased product quality and profitability for the business
• Designs tests, interpret results and recommend next steps in product development
• Assists QA / QC in the analysis of product that generates customer complaints

Requirements

• Minimum of B.Sc. Degree in Food Science and Technology is a MUST.
• Minimum of 5 years Cognate Experience years in a Food Manufacturing Firm (Seasonings, Sauces, Spices & Custom Blends, Breading & Batter, Marinades, Meat Solutions)
• Ability to work in accordance with safety and food safety policies.
• Intermediate ability in Microsoft Office products, specifically Microsoft Excel.

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV in Ms word Format to: [email protected] using the "Job Title and Location" as the subject of the email.

Application Deadline 20th April, 2021.

Note: Only qualified candidates will be shortlisted.