Neighbourhood Channel Manager Relevant Educational Qualifications Job

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Job Schedule: Full time

Department: Sales / Commercial

Level: Grade 6

Responsible to: Zonal Manager

Responsible for: Van Sales Representative

Department Strategic Objectives

Drive the delivery of customer and field sales business objectives towards the achievement of overall business objectives and growth agenda

Job Purpose

Implement the sales strategy to deliver agreed business objectives within assigned Neighbourhood

Must be able to influence, inspire and drive performance without having direct management responsibility for distributor staff

Context / Scope

A key contributor to the success of the PZ Cussons commercial strategic plan; demonstrating industry leadership in both volume driving & brand building activity.

Key Accountabilities

Measurement / Performance Indicators:

Manage VSR and achievement of their secondary sales

Expand Coverage in the Neighbourhood outlets

Provide availability of MSL in the Neighbourhood outlets

Coaching and accompaniment of VSR

Effective promo management in the Neighbourhood outlets

Ensure SFA parameters are tracked and achieved

Drive excellent brand visibility through picture of success and implementation

Market intelligence gathering and competitor activity monitoring and report timely.

Internal & External Relationships:

Coverage

Achieve secondary sales target

Weighted distribution target

Agreed VSR coaching & Accompaniment.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Needed:

Zonal Manager

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

Customers

PZ Marketing & Sales network.

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.

Application Closing Date

Not Specified.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should:

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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.