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1) Sales Executives SALES EXECUTIVES (REF: 174)Category:Sales, Business development (All Across the Country)Sector:FMCG / Consumer Durable / Industry

Published On:2013-05-14 07:03:40OUR COMPANY:Global Profilers is a Recruitment & HR Services firm specialized in recruitment in Africa; we are currently looking for a Sales Executives for our client who is a reputable multinational FMCG company.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Sales & marketing of FMCG / Dairy / Milk products in their region – capable of handling team of 7-10 merchandisers / canvassers
• Grow the Dealers/Distributors base of the business.
• Day to day pre sell to key/prestige outlets, sales deports (SSD), high volume outlets (HVO) and other retail outlets.
• Monitoring customers' stock level and generating orders.
• Educating customers on and implementing product availability, space, merchandizing, pricing, quality and product handling etc.
• Identifying and develop potential outlets and growing the existing accounts.
• Identify & develop NEW Distributors, wholesale/retail channels.
• Daily route orders generating & selling from the Distributors
• Demand for sales slots/allocation from high volume outlets (HVO) like institutional outlets.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• 1-3 yrs. in sales & marketing of FMCG / Dairy / Milk products in their region
• OND/HND from a reputable Institution.
• Customer oriented and user focus
• Must have excellent analytical skills
• Computer literate including manipulation of excel sheets, Power Point
• Implementation and execution skills
• Attention to details

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2) Marketing Manager (Expartriate)MARKETING MANAGER (EXPARTRIATE) (REF: 180)Category:Marketing, Advertising, PR (Lagos)Sector:FMCG / Consumer Durable / IndustryPublished On:2013-05-17 05:47:37OUR COMPANY:Global Profilers is a Recruitment & HR Services firm specialized in recruitment in Africa; we are currently looking for a Marketing Manager for our client who is a reputable multinational FMCG company.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the development and execution of marketing strategies for the category to drive profitable growth
• Create and execute, with excellence, point of awareness and point of consumption plans. This includes above the line and below the line, plus influencing the point of buy plans
• Work effectively with key external partner agencies to deliver the above
• Commission, create and use insight to ensure the identification of future growth opportunities that will deliver for the consumer and the customer
• Lead, manage, motivate and develop the brand management team to ensure that they can deliver and grow
• Ensure the positive and competitive margin delivery of brand(s) within the category to both Cadbury and the trade channels
• Manage marketing investments for the brand(s) effectively to deliver agreed strategies

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Good first degree in any related discipline from a reputable institution. Higher degree(s) , such as MBA, will be an advantage
• Possession of professional qualification is an added advantage
• Minimum of ten (10) years' relevant experience with at least 5 years in managerial capacity in a similar role, preferably in multinational FMCG environment
• Strong strategic orientation, demonstrable leadership, interpersonal and financial management skills

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3) Senior Brand ManagerSENIOR BRAND MANAGER (REF: 179)Category:Marketing, Advertising, PR (Lagos)Sector:FMCG / Consumer Durable / IndustryPublished On:2013-05-16 02:49:39OUR COMPANY:Global Profilers is a Recruitment & HR Services firm specialized in recruitment in Africa; we are currently looking for a Senior Brand Manager for our client which is a multinational FMCG.

RESPONSIBILITIES:Job PurposeTo develop, manage and sustain multiple profitable added-value brands and/or products across categories by understanding, anticipating, creating and meeting consumer needs.Responsibilities

• Conduct research and information gathering
• Acquire, analyze and interpret knowledge about socio economic environment, industry, market, shopper, consumer and media trends to develop and assess new ideas to drive the innovation process.
• Identify category drivers, agree segment the brand will be positioned and develop Brand Blue Print.
• Be responsible for product and packaging development
• Conduct product segmentation analysis, gather information from local and international competitors and monitor market trends, ideas to develop new and superior products and packaging
• Generate creative and innovative ideas and design winning innovative concepts and products. Coordinate planning, implementation and evaluation of commercialization
• Maintain Brand/Consumer Relationship

Key Competencies                              

• Creativity
• Good understanding of the Nigerian market
• Brand/marketing technical competence
• Aptitude for statistics and figures
• Problem solving and distinctive leadership skills
• Project management skills
• Strong interpersonal, communication, networking and influencing skills
• Courage and resilience for success
• Good communication & report writing skills

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate from a Reputable institution.
• Postgraduate qualification will be an advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years Brand Management experience within an FMCG environment
• Computer Literacy – Microsoft Office competence

Key outputs

• Approved brand strategy
• Brand growth and profitability
• Brand market share
• Brand management
• New product development

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4) Atl Lead Associate  ATL LEAD ASSOCIATE (REF: 178)Category:Marketing, Advertising, PR (Lagos)Sector:ServicesPublished On:2013-05-14 09:26:15OUR COMPANY:Global Profilers is a Recruitment & HR Services firm specialized in recruitment in Africa; we are currently looking for a ATL Lead Associate for our client which is a Financial Services company.

RESPONSIBILITIES:SummaryThe Marketing associate is primarily responsible for all "Above the Line" related activities for  the company. The candidate will work with the marketing team to plan and execute above the line activities in order to deliver on brand performance goals (awareness, equity, volume, market share, etc) on time and within budget. The candidate will report directly to the Head of Marketing.Responsibilities

• Heavily contribute to the formulation of the company's marketing strategy, ensuring that all above the line activities are in line with the company's overall strategic direction
• Develop and effectively manage the ATL budget
• Day-to-day management of advertising agency to ensure the implementation of the company's marketing strategy as follows:

• Planning and strategizing brand & product campaigns from briefing to execution
• Negotiate all related cost estimates and monitor expenditure against agreed activities

• Thorough understanding of Nigeria media space (traditional and new media)
• Work with BTL team to plan and execute through the line brand campaigns
• Work closely with sales team to ensure alignment with business objectives
• Build and maintain relationships with production suppliers
• Participate in development of quarterly company agent newsletter by providing creative support

Key Competencies                              

• Initiative
• Self- driven and hardworking
• Organized
• Multitask and manage competing priorities
• Detail oriented
• Creativity
• Leadership skills
• Good team player
• Flexibility

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication/Journalism/English
• 3 – 5 years work experience in brand management, Advertising, Corporate communications  or related field
• Excellent presentation and communication skills – verbal and written
• Strong negotiation skills
• Ability to work calmly and maintain good judgment in a fast paced and constantly evolving  environment
• Ability to think, plan and execute resourcefully
• Ability to work well in a team environment and also independently when necessary

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5) Area Sales/Regional Managers AREA SALES/REGIONAL MANAGERS (REF: 175)Category:Sales, Business development (All regions across Nigeria)Sector:FMCG / Consumer Durable / IndustryPublished On:2013-05-14 07:26:29OUR COMPANY:Global Profilers is a Recruitment & HR Services firm specialized in recruitment in Africa; we are currently looking for a  Area Sales/Regional Manager for our client who is a reputable multinational FMCG company

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Enforce Company's Principles and business ethics.
• Develop planning Customer plan for the region and distributor's business plan for each distributor.
• To effectively develop and manage the operation field sales force in line with Performance management.
• Drive distributor best practices in the area of recruitments, selection, review, termination and replacement.
• Accountable for forecasts accuracy for the region, effective management and control of trade fund.
• Implement promotional activity in line with brand strategies in categories and channels.
• Penetration and Numeric distribution in a sales region
• Identify, organize and drive new growth opportunities
• Implement district marketing and promotion programmes in order to achieve the highest in-store visibility and sales for the key strategic brands
• Conduct retail audit and interpret data to make informed business decisions

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• 5-10 yrs. in sales & marketing of FMCG / Dairy / Milk products in their region – capable of handling team of 3-6 Sales Executives and multi - million NGN business values & varied products
• OND/HND from a reputable Institution.
• Customer oriented and user focus
• Must have excellent analytical skills
• Computer literate including manipulation of excel sheets, Power Point
• Implementation and execution skills
• Attention to details

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6) Corporate Legal AssistantCORPORATE LEGAL ASSISTANT (REF: 176)Category:Legal, Customer Services (Lagos)Sector:Oil and gas / Power / EnergyPublished On:2013-05-14 09:06:57OUR COMPANY:Global Profilers is a Recruitment & HR Service firm specialized in recruitment in Africa; we are currently looking for a Corporate Legal Assistant for our client which is a large Business Conglomerate in the Oil &Gas, FMCG, Aviation and Construction sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES:Job Purpose

• To provide administrative legal and corporate secretarial support to GEC
• To act as a main link between company's legal (RouQ & Company) and governance departments and the GEC Office

Key aim and objectives of the role

• To advise, perform and assist in company secretarial matters
• To advise, perform and assist in drafting legal documentation in the GEC office  

Responsibilities

• Maintain all  Group companies corporate and compliance records and files
• Assist in preparing and drafting board resolutions and/or other relevant documents
• Ensure that all Group companies comply with the governing documents, company law and any other relevant legislation and regulations
• Work with the government authorities
• Remind and update Directors of action required to ensure compliance with rules and regulations
• Assist in preparing and drafting various legal documents for GEC
• Work with RouQ & Company
• Monitor changes in relevant legislations
• Assist with any press and corporate communications related issues  
• Maintain the confidentiality of the companies information
• Assist with any other ad hoc projects at GEC Office
• Deputies' for GEC's PA

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:                Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Effective written communication skills
• Effective verbal and listening skills
• Decision making and problem solving skills
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Effective organisational skills
• Time management skills

Personal Attributes

• Must maintain strict confidentiality
• Be honest and trustworthy
• Possess flexibility
• Demonstrate sound work ethics
• Energetic and proactive

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Law from a reputable University

Experience

• Should have at least 5 years of corporate legal experience and some EA/PA experience

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7) Trade Marketing AssociateTRADE MARKETING ASSOCIATE (REF: 177)Category:Marketing, Advertising, PR (Lagos)Sector:ServicesPublished On:2013-05-14 09:12:41OUR COMPANY:Global Profilers is a Recruitment & HR Services firm specialized in recruitment in Africa; we are currently looking for a Trade Marketing Associate for our client which is a financial services company.

RESPONSIBILITIES:SummaryThe Trade Marketing Associate is primarily responsible for all trade channel activities for Company, (company's trade channel includes all agent and merchant outlets). The candidate will work with the marketing team to plan and execute channel specific marketing activities in order to deliver on brand performance goals (awareness, equity, volume, market share, etc) on time and within budget. The candidate will report directly to the Head of Marketing.Responsibilities

• Develop and manage channel distribution system as follows:

• Identify, classify and support all identified outlets with appropriate merchandize
• Resolve or escalate all merchandize-related issues within the trade channel

• Manage brand visibility within trade channel as follows:
• Increase brand awareness through proper signage, POS branding and merchandize distribution
• Establish consistent channel standards – timely replacement of old/destroyed collateral, ensuring proper use of logos, colors and other brand properties by agents and merchants
• Work with head of marketing and business units to create trade channel budget
• Source for appropriate suppliers and negotiate production costs to achieve maximum value with minimal spend
• Closely monitor the production process to help maintain highest standards
• Budget and supplier management:
• Inventory management – create inventory request and delivery system and work closely with the business units to implement
• Support corporate communications team and work closely with sales team to ensure proper cascading and dissemination of all relevant agent/merchant information
• Support BTL team to ensure adequate involvement of the trade channel (make sure agents and merchants are aware and prepared for all BTL activities)

Key Competencies                              

• Initiative
• Self- driven and hardworking
• Organized
• Multitask and manage competing priorities
• Detail oriented
• Creativity
• Leadership skills
• Good team player
• Flexibility

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication/Journalism/English/Social sciences
• 3 – 5 years' work experience in advertising, experiential marketing, direct marketing or any other related field
• Excellent presentation and communication skills – verbal and written
• Strong negotiation skills
• Excellent planning and organizing skills
• Ability to work calmly and maintain good judgment in a fast paced and constantly evolving  environment

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