Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc Vacancy for an Assistant Manager, Trade Development (Modern Trade)

Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc has been a part of the lives of Nigerians at home and abroad. Our global vision is to be a leading foods company in Africa providing high quality and affordable products in the most convenient ways to consumers through world class brands like Golden Penny Flour, Golden Penny Semovita, Goldenvita, Golden Pasta and Golden Noodles. The Company's flagship brand, Golden Penny, remains one of the best known and the preferred brands amongst bakers, confectioneries and consumers in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Assistant Manager, Trade Development (Modern Trade) Location: Nigeria

The Job

• Manage the company’s business in all national chain Modern Trade outlets in the territory.
• Ensure monthly sales volume targets are achieved in each store.
• Ensure pricing stickers are available on shelf for all SKUs and that products are correctly priced.
• Manage orders for replenishment are placed in good time to avoid out of stocks.
• Ensure new business in targeted local supermarkets which do not currently buy directly from FMN meet our selection criteria.
• Manage all merchandisers deployed in existing national chain outlets and ensure that they are working according to the agreed procedures and delivering the results expected.
• Ensure listed SKUs are available on-shelf at all times merchandised to the agreed planogrammes / shelf layouts.
• Negotiate and start business relationship with identified outlets.

Qualifications

• B.Sc / HND in any discipline

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in FMCG sales in Nigeria with a minimum of one year managing Modern Trade outlets in a similar role.
• Good Understanding of Merchandising Techniques.

The Person Must:

• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Possess Good Negotiation Skills
• Have strong organisational and time management skills.

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