Redwood Consulting seeks applications for the aforementioned positions on behalf of a fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) global corporation that has recently entered the West African market.
Our Client leads the world in essentials for better life with well-known global family and personal care brands that are sold in more than 150 countries with nearly 56,000 employees worldwide. High calibre talents are required at middle management level to be nurtured for future Senior level positions and fast track career progression, as the company establishes a strong foot print in Sub-Saharan Africa. The work environment is designed to foster personal and professional growth, reflecting a sense of community that nurtures Innovation.
Redwood Consulting seeks to recruit the following key Middle management positions in the Nigeria and the West Africa regional offices:
1) Customer Manager - Anglophone West Africa(Ref: CMAWA)
2) Customer Manager - Francophone West Africa (Ref: CMFWA)
Job Description
Achieve the following business targets:
Achieve Volume, Net Sales and Share targets by category and by customer
Achieve supply chain KPIs (forecast accuracy, case fill, order fill etc)
Achieve POP targets by customer for existing and new SKU’s
Achieve personal development & teams development targets (where appropriate)
Job Responsibilities
To develop and implement customer and/or distributor business plans that will deliver budgeted turnover profit, growth, share and innovation targets by category and/or brand within the region.
Develop and implement a customer and br distributor business plan that is aligned to the customer’s and/or distributors needs, Region business & West Africa objectives, marketing and category plans and will deliver budgeted growth targets by category.
Implement, monitor and evaluate agreed POP (pricing, promotions, ranging, and merchandising) plans
Input and co-ordination of periodic demand forecast including liaison with logistics, planning, debtors and field sales/distributors
Re-define geographic territories as required and seek channel innovation
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree with at least 5 years selling and/or marketing experience, 2 years must have involved senior management level interaction in the FMCG market.
Ability to communicate in French language will be required for the Francophone Region
Application Closing Date
19th October, 2012
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their resume to: recruitment@redwood-consulting.com or
Redwood Consulting Ltd.,
Suite 23, Block A, 2” Floor,
Alausa Shopping Mall,
Awolowo Way,
Alausa-lkeja lagos.
Note: Please indicate the relevant references on applications.
