How to Become a Unilever Distributor in Nigeria

Unilever is a major player in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMEG) segment of the Nigerian economy. Some of the company’s world class standard brands are Close Up toothpaste, Lipton Yellow Label Tea, Blue Band Spread, Knorr and Royco Cubes, Omo and Sunlight laundry powder, Lux and Lifebuoy soaps. Our business is founded on a sense of purpose, and our unique heritage still shapes the way we do business. The size and scale of our operations require entrepreneurs who act as our business partners in various territories. As part of our ambitious growth plan in Nigeria, we are seeking candidates who would play a critical market development role for some of our future core product lines in the capacity below: Job Title: Key Distributor Location: Nigeria Scope: Pan Nigeria (Urban & Rural) Basic Requirements

• Financial Strength (Borrowed funds not exceeding 50% of Working Capital)
• Financial Requirements of N10 - N30 million startup Working Capital depending on location.
• Sound business or trading acumen
• Currently in FMCG Business or New Entrant
• Ability to communicate in English, local language and Pidgin English is desirable.
• Growth Mindset Flexible and Adaptable to Change
• Good Knowledge of the Consumer Goods Market
• Possess a high sense of integrity and show willingness to work within company policy

• In addition to the above, the key distributor must be able to provide the following:
  • Redistribution vans for product distribution within assigned territory Office infrastructure and Warehousing Facility
  • Personnel (Salesmen. Distributor Manager, etc)