Territory Sales Manager at PZ Cussons
PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc is part of a multinational consumer goods business, PZ Cussons Plc. We manufacture and distribute some of the best loved brands in Nigeria, from Imperial Leather to Cussons Baby, Morning Fresh to Thermocool and Robb. We operate in five core categories – personal care, beauty, home care, food and nutrition and electricals. Worldwide PZ Cussons Group employs over 5000 people across Africa, Europe, Asia, and North America.Principal Accountabilities:
Achieve agreed business objectives/KPIs for the territory (Sell in, sell out, Focus Category, NPD listing and promotions)
Achieve sales drivers’ objectives for the territory viz (Distribution, Visibility, Price and Promotion)
Managing territories with potential to deliver a minimum of 1B per annum
Plan to deliver customer based and territory based agreed sales (NIV and Category) targets periodically and ensuring a MoM and YoY growth
Analyse and review distributors’ performance against agreed KPIs
Work with the ZM to develop JBP of customers in assigned territory
Ensure bi-weekly stock taking in other to protect company resources
Tracking of distributor performance payments (including posting and matching), monthly account reconciliation/signing off, repayment plans linked to capability development
Ensure collection of outstanding debt within stipulated time frame and accompanying same with sell-in of depleted SKUs
Adherence to monthly journey plan for customers’ contact and engagement
Ensure compliance to retail operating standards in all showrooms
Organize and coordinate activities of floor sales merchandizers
Implement strict credit control for Key distributors and ensure purchases are done within approved credit limit
Accountable for POS materials and other sales driving materials deployed to territory through monitoring to ensure safe keeping and optimal use
Qualifications:
First Degree in any discipline
Computer Literacy
Experiences: (What experience brings success to this role)
Minimum of 2 – 5 years 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.
Experience in an electrical related company is an added advantage.
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- BEST values