• Application Deadline:
• Position: Territory Sales Manager



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 1 year



• Location Kebbi , Lagos




• Job Field Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development 
  
  

Context/Scope:

• A key contributor to the success of the PZ Cussons commercial strategic plan with an effective and flexible field sales force; demonstrating industry leadership in both volume driving & brand building activity.

Key Accountabilities:

• Achieve agreed business objectives/KPIs for the territory (Sell-out, Focus Brands, NPD listing, POP deployment, promotions etc.)


• Implement outlet coverage strategy in assigned territory, enlist and keep updated database of relevant outlets.


• Achieve sales drivers (Quality, Distribution, Visibility, Price/promotion) objectives for the territory.


• Manage and review the activities of the Secondary Sales Force in assigned territory


• Work with Area Sales Manager to develop Joint Business Plan of customers in assigned territory.


• Monitor and manage execution of all Promotional /launch/ agencies activities in assigned territory.


• Lead Market intelligence gathering and competitor activity monitoring and report timely.

Measurement/Performance Indicators

• Target vs. Actual monthly/yearly performance (sell-out,e, KPIs


• Timely and quality of execution of trade and marketing activities in assigned territory)


• Implementation of Territory Coverage Strategy


• Achievement of Quality, Distribution, Visibility, Price/promotion targets.

Internal & External Relationships:

• Area Sales Manager


• Marketing/Sales/Channel/Supply Chain/Finance/HR team


• Customers


• Agencies


• PZ Marketing & Sales network

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Needed:

Qualifications:

• First Degree in any discipline


• Computer Literacy

Experiences: (What experience brings success to this role)

• Minimum of 1 year experience in marketing or sales, and over this period has successfully delivered on KPIs.


• Direct experience of PZ Cussons Way of selling capabilities with a focus on Sales Driver execution at the point of purchase (QDVP), Outlet Segmentation and Managing Relationships including structured call, persuasive selling and brand passion.

Knowledge: (What does the person need to know)

• Good knowledge of business objectives and priorities.


• Experienced driver with valid license


• Knowledge of Field Sales Management and Market Intelligence.


• PZ Cussons Leadership competencies

Functional or Technical / Business Skills: (What can the holder do)

• Commercial Acumen                        Emerging


• Customer Management                    Emerging


• Negotiation Skills                            Emerging


• In Market Execution                        Emerging


• Selling Skills                                   Emerging


• Sales Drivers                                  Emerging


• Channel Strategy                            Emerging


• Communication/Interpersonal skills  Developed


• IT Skills                                         Developed