Fresh Career Opportunities at MTN Nigeria, 25th November, 2019

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MTN Nigeria - The leader in telecommunications in Nigeria, and a part of a diverse community in Africa and the Middle East, our brand is instantly recognisable. It is through our compelling brand that we are able to attract the right talents who we carefully nurture by continuously improving our employment offerings even beyond reward and recognition. We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:   Job Title: Representative, Sales & Trade Development Location: Maiduguri, Borno Job Description

• Confirm  that  sub dealers and dealer branches are contacted and stock receipt / movement verified
• Provide Informal training in shops on products, services and promotions being run by marketing ,channel or region and on the spot training/coaching of all visited outlets in territory ( 100% of all visited outlets in call cycle)
• Manage events and promos, generate sub-dealer specific promo specification and perform post-promo evaluation
• Provide weekly/monthly sales activity report, market intelligence report and initial report to Field Service Engineers on state of network in territory
• Monitor and report back on network quality and other sales impacting indices in territory covered
• Ensure call cycle time of 8-10 visit a day per territory or as business requires
• Identify, classify and support all players in channels of distribution and ensure  weekly / monthly database update
• Ensure MTN product availability in channel is >95% at all times and provide weekly product availability report of all visited outlets during call cycles
• Ensure information from Distributor Account Executive on Trade Partners product distribution is confirmed and relevant Sub Dealers followed up and provide weekly / monthly report
• Direct all channel participants to MTN identified growth area within your territory
• Establish consistent channel standards including branding as per channel recommendation.
• Increase brand awareness – Signage, POS distribution and target 65% visibility in the channel of distribution (Trade marketing team will measure)
• Support all identified outlets with 100% merchandizing as appropriate and defined.
• Manage stock in channel and provide appropriate reports as follows;
• Direct outlets with stock challenges to identified Trade Partners to ensure there is no stock out within assigned territories
• Obtain list of SIM distribution by Trade Partners from Distributor Account Executives  on an ongoing basis and report weekly
• Obtain and record info on stocking from ALL visited outlets in territory (where from, when, price, where to & why still pending >30days) and report weekly / monthly.
• Advice RSMs if there is need for focussed activity in territory to help move stock – As appropriate
• Provide training on site to Increase product knowledge
• Ensure MTN product availability in channel is >95% at all times and provide weekly product availability report of all visited outlets during call cycles
• Ensure info from DAE on TPs product distribution is confirmed and relevant Sub Dealers followed up and provide weekly / monthly report
• Ensure all visited outlets give info on where, when, price etc. of products and provide weekly report
• Query all products in channel older than 30 days from date of purchase and make report to the business on all such stock weekly
• Target 65% space within each outlet (Trade marketing team will measure)
• Support all identified outlets with 100% merchandizing as appropriate and defined.
• Ensure 100% POS Distribution to all channels of distribution within 14 days of release
• Ensure 100% replacement of expired, damaged or obsolete materials within territory and 100% removal of obsolete materials and messages
• Obtain info on stocking from ALL visited outlets in territory (where from, when, price, where to & why still pending >30days) – Record and report weekly / monthly.
• Confirm  that  sub dealers and dealer branches are contacted and stock receipt / movement verified  - Produce weekly report
• Ensure areas in your territory without adequate TP or sub dealer presence is filled by encouraging TP or sub dealers to move into area.
• Build relationship between lower and upper levels (i.e. between Authorize distributors and sub dealers), Support Trade partners and Sub dealers and link subs, retailers etc to Trade Partners and help nurture the relationship
• Resolve all issues/queries with regards to activations, products and promotions
• Ensure collaboration between sub subs, retailers etc to TPs and help nurture the relationship and increase RRP
• Gather market information and provide feedback to management
• Continuously seek self-professional development to sharpen skills and capabilities in a versatile and evolving digital landscape.
• Foster active collaboration and relationships with employees across all levels and divisions in line with MTN’s VB and values.

Job Condition:

• Tool of trade vehicle provided
• May be required to work extended hours / weekends
• Work is carried out mostly in the field
• A valid drivers license (Extensive local travel)
• Normal MTNN working conditions
• Open plan office

Experience & Training Education:

• First degree  Preferably social sciences
• Fluent in English

Experience:

• Minimum of 1 years’ experience in an area of specialization; with experience working with others
• Experience working in a medium  organization
• Sales & Marketing experience in a fast moving consumer goods environment

Minimum Qualification How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online   Job Title: Senior Consultant, Network Coordination Location: Lagos Employment status: Permanent Job Description

• Support the Shareholder return strategy by developing and implementing the Division’s processes that are aligned to achieving all elements on the business score card. (I.e. Grow Market Share, Grow ICT & Data Revenue, Increase EBITDA margins, Assure Revenue, CAPEX Returns Management and Net Subscriber Additions).
• Participate in the review of Business Processes (headcount, process optimization etc), to drive efficiency gains to ensure at least 5% reduction in Divisional budget year-on-year.
• Participate in Contract negotiations to reduce cost and drive MTNN Value Creation Philosophy
• Serve MTNN’s customers and provide solutions to improve the customer experience.
• Improve MTNN’s Net Promoters Score
• Strategic Partnerships with MTNN leadership team to drive awareness on expected behaviors and impact on non-compliance on bottom line results and company image/reputation.
• Drive planned strategy for the successful delivery of MTN Group and MTNN BRIGHT initiatives focusing on Customer centricity, including Perfect 10 Project.
• Network and build solid relationships with internal units and relevant third parties (e.g. strategic investors, technical and finance partners, business consultants etc.) and develop a close working relationship with relevant information sources to provide an integrated service.
• Partner with MTNN’s Ecosystem Partners to deliver business value.
• Collaborate with other business units in the development of business models for use in MTNN and develop measurement strategies to support ongoing strategy development and project optimization.
• Review business and operations requirements for Core, Power and Special Implementation and contribute to the development of the budget for NID’s operations and services, as well as monitor budget in line with business plan and departmental goals and targets.
• Manage the development and agreement of switch site readiness, ensuring quality standards for all MTNN network element sites.
• Conduct regular review of the network element deployment to guarantee timely installation and commission.
• Carry out random checks to audit compliance with issued network implementation specifications.
• Manage, resolve and escalate issues affecting roll out of Core, Power and Special Implementation.
• Manage implementation of all new and existing switch nodes i.e.  Core, Packet and Access (BSC/RNC) nodes
• Manage all infrastructure and software upgrades of core, packet and access nodes
• Evaluate and certify new core network implementation practice, product and methodologies
• Manage upgrades of all power units across MTN switching centers and sites
• Manage upgrades IBS, Outdoor DAS and other special solutions on the Access radio network.
• To manage implementation of all power implementation projects: Generators, DC plants, UPS, batteries and IPP
• To manage implementation of IBS, Outdoor DAS and other special solutions on the Access radio network.
• Continuously seek self-professional development to sharpen skills and capabilities in a versatile and evolving digital landscape.
• Review the performance of individual team members and complete appraisals in accordance with the employee performance appraisal procedures and time schedules.
• Coach and train team to ensure understanding of the objectives and goals of the department, awareness of set targets/requirements and regularly review their training needs.

Job Condition

• Normal MTNN working conditions
• May be required to work extended hours

Experience & Training     Education:

• A first degree in /Electrical/Electronics/Engineering or any science related field
• Professional qualification

Experience:

• 9-17 years’ work experience in telecommunication industry
• Project Management experience within the Telecoms environment is desirable.

Minimum qualification

• BTech, BEng or other

Deadline: 3rd December, 2019. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online   Job Title: Planner, Material Resources Location: Lagos Job Description

• Responsible for using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) techniques with demand and inventory data to calculate requirements for materials.
• Collaborate with the demand planning team in creating purchase requisitions, make stock re-order recommendations and reschedule open orders aligned to delivery dates.
• Update Bill of Material (BOM) based on the requirements
• Prepare schedule of purchase for the required material and share with Buyer
• Participate and provide inputs in operational meetings
• Set up and manage ad hoc meetings for day to day operational requirements
• Timely notification of escalations to the Manager
• Resolve escalations as per defined escalation/resolution procedures
• Participate and provide inputs on project status meetings
• Propose operational changes and provide associated user impact assessment
• Ensure effective execution of day to day operations and at the Opco and resolve operational issues
• Improve productivity and quality through leading practice initiatives
• Initiate request for creation of BOM in case it is not available
• Identify the components of product to be updated in BOM
• Perform material requirement planning on a periodic basis considering the demand and inventory level
• Assist Manager, Planning & Forecasting in defining minimum-maximum stock replenishment
• Calculate the reorder point, min-max levels, safety stock and bin level
• Monitor stock level and calculate the requirements
• Supervise individual team members performance
• Allocate daily work to team members and ensure appropriate planning for back-up and leave/absenteeism
• Ensure cohesive working
• Accountable for meeting and prioritising own targets/ deadlines and those of direct reportees
• Provide information to the Manager on work accomplishments and individual / team challenges
• Lead team meetings and contribute on specialist/ technical areas
• Review performance metric dashboards on various performance metrics and provide inputs to the Manager
• Perform Quality Assurance (QA) to check adherence to supplier and customer contract/ agreement related terms and conditions
• Liaise with SCM and CoE with regards to local demand planning requirements
• Provide inputs to the Manager (as required) relating to progress made within the sub-division and in accordance with the measurement metrics set by the organization
• Continuously seek self-professional development to sharpen skills and capabilities in a versatile and evolving digital landscape.
• Foster active collaboration and relationships with employees across all levels and divisions in line with MTN’s VB and values

Job Condition:

• Normal MTNN working conditions
• May be required to work extended hours
• Open plan office

Experience & Training Education:

• First  degree in Supply Chain Management or any related discipline
• Fluent in English
• CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional)

Experience:

• 3 - 7 years of experience in an area of specialisation; with experience working with others
• Experience working in a medium  organization
• Experience within a leading organisation’s financial department
• Experience in working with enterprise financial systems
• Experience in telecommunications industry (desirable)

Minimum Qualification

• BSc or HND.

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

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