Key Account Manager at PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc

PZ Cussons is a dynamic consumer products group and innovator of some of the world's best known and loved brands. Calling on over 130 years of expertise, we operate internationally in carefully selected developed and emerging markets that present the greatest strategic potential for future growth. Our world-class supply chain and distribution networks enable us to meet our global consumer needs and deliver quality brands that add value and enhance everyday lives.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Key Account Manager

Job Requisition ID: JR001672
Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-Time

Responsibilities

• Annual Business Sales Plan For Key Accounts, Weekly / Monthly Review With Customers And HPZ Management.  Customer's Business Growth Aligned With HPZ Category Focus.
• Prepare Instore Promotions , Particiapte Strongly With All Instore Branding And Promotion Activities , Ensure HPZ Is Ahead Of Competition
• Monthly reconciliation of outstanding payments / CNs / Rebates etc.
• Reconciliation with Customer and TEC finance ; agreement on reports.
• Monthly Reconciliation of Customer / Consumer return goods.
• Payment follow ups / matching off invoices in time.
• Support the development & execution of approved brand M&C plan within guidelines.
• NPDs lisitng in maximum 2 weeks time from the date of launch and stock availability .
• Detail communication on Specifications / Price / Positioning / Promotions in 1 week time from NPD announcement from Marketing.
• Support Product Life Cycle Management including demand forecasting and minimising residuals.
• Effective execution of Trade Marketing plans
• Participate actively in company-wide initiatives as required – e.g. Margin Improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in any relevant discipline
• 3-5 years relevant working experience in retail environment
• Good knowledge of inventory management, credit control
• Self-driven and possess high levels of energy, motivation, enthusiasm, drive and resilience
• Strong interpersonal skills so as to effectively work with internal, motivation, enthusiasm, drive and resilience for “feet on street” activities.
• Professional Qualification in Marketing is an added advantage
• Basic understanding / Use of MS Office Suite of Applications
• Self-driven and possess very high levels of energy, motivation, enthusiasm, drive and resilience.
• Strong interpersonal skills so as to effectively work with internal and external customers.
• Must be exceptional at business development with extensive customer interaction.

Application Closing Date
31st December, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online