Commercial Associate - Non-Food (Diesel Direct) at Elenasy

Elenasy is a goal aimed at building a continuous flow of highly skilled individuals in the technical field. This effort is aimed at attracting, cultivating and developing top talent to ensure a pipeline of competent professionals, driving the growth and success of the organization.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Commercial Associate - Non-Food (Diesel Direct)

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Core Responsibilities

• Category Expansion & Development: Spearhead the creation and growth of new non-food categories, focusing on essential energy sources such as diesel, cooking gas, and others, tailored to the needs of food manufacturers, distributors, and HORECA businesses.
• Strategic Planning & Relationship Management: Develop and execute innovative strategies to secure competitive advantages and drive market expansion. Cultivate strong relationships with key industry players and suppliers to ensure a consistent and high-quality supply of non-food essentials.
• End-to-End Process Management: Oversee the entire process from category creation to market deployment, ensuring seamless operations, regulatory compliance, and quality control. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes and reduce costs.
• Market Analysis & Growth Identification: Utilize advanced analytics to understand market trends, customer needs, and identify growth opportunities. Leverage data-driven insights to inform strategic decision-making and continuously improve offerings.
• Marketing Collaboration: Work closely with the marketing team to develop and implement effective marketing strategies that reach the target audience and align with Vendease's mission to empower food service providers through innovative, cost-effective solutions. Required Skills & Competencies
• Strategic Thinking & Market Insight: Ability to understand market trends in the non-food sector and translate them into actionable strategies for category expansion and development.
• Relationship Building & Negotiation: Exceptional skills in building and managing relationships with key industry players and suppliers. Strong negotiation abilities to secure favorable terms and competitive advantages.
• Process Optimization & Operational Excellence: Proven experience in optimizing end-to-end processes, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving operational efficiency.
• Data Analysis & Decision Making: Proficient in using data analysis tools to inform strategy, identify growth opportunities, and make data-driven decisions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, particularly marketing, to align strategies and drive results.

Qualifications / Experience

• 3 - 5 years in roles supporting leadership, with experience managing a team.
• Experience with end-to-end go-to-market strategies is a plus.
• Proven track record of achieving growth targets and driving category expansion.
• Experience in the diesel direct space especially as it relates to the food service industry. 

Technical Skills:

• Market Analysis & Insight Generation: Expertise in conducting market research and generating actionable insights for the non-food sector.
• Process Management & Optimization: Skilled in managing and optimizing complex processes, with a focus on efficiency and cost reduction.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of the regulatory environment for non-food essentials, ensuring compliance and smooth operations.
• Data Analysis: Proficient in data analysis tools and methodologies to monitor market trends, customer needs, and identify growth opportunities.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their resume to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.