Nigeria Jobs today, Monday 11th November 2013 at RS Hunter Limited

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RS Hunter Limited is recruiting to fill the vacant positions of:

Job Title: Medical Sales Representatives - Osogbo, Abuja, Jos & Benin
Location: Nationwide
Purpose:
Ensure achievement of sales objectives and development of the company s market potential within defined territory, through implementing the company s strategy and policies.

Key Accountabilities:

• Achieve sales target for Brands in the assigned Territory.
• Ensure Proper Coverage as per the planned Frequency per segment.
• Provide feedback on customer business development, competitive activity and product performance to assist in development of Trade marketing plan.
• Communicate Messages properly on company brands, attribute & consumers benefits as the per brand strategy.
• Responsible for applying the HSE related requirements for the company in all related working procedures.
• Abide by driving and Safety rules
• Continuously assess the market in order to identify new customers and add to the existing customer base to provide lobby of loyal customers.
• Follow up territorial sales forecasts on monthly basis.
• Ensure database update of territory customers on quarterly basis.
• Develop long term profitable Business relationship with Trades.

Requirements:Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Must have a Pharmacy Degree
• Willingness to relocate
• Self motivated
• Strong analytical skills
• Capability to work in a team.
• Sales background.
• One to two years experience in cognate field.
• Good selling, communication, and presentation skills.
• Customer Focused.
• Good organisation skills

Job Title: Senior Copywriter
Location: Lagos
Role:
The Senior Copywriter is responsible for developing concepts and writes copy across a broad range of projects, from campaigns through to advertising and marketing collateral. The role is responsible for internal and external promotional materials for clients.

Responsibilities:

• Come up with words and verbal content that are used alongside the visual elements
• Constantly Come up with creative and imaginative, and curious about clients  products or services
• Develop concepts and writes copy across a broad range of projects, from advertising campaigns through to advertising and marketing collateral.
• Take client s advertising brief and produces original copy ideas with the objective of capturing the target audience s attention.
• Attend or holding meetings with account executives, at which time the client s requirements and core messages are discussed.
• Gain a deep understanding of the product, target audience and competitor activities in the market.
• Explore different ideas and concepts for both the visual and verbal elements in union with the creative team.
• Prepare drafts of different initial options for the creative director.
• Make changes to the copy until the client is satisfied.
• May play a role in coordinating the production phase; booking and liaising with designers, illustrators, printers, photographers and production companies.
• Brainstorm ideas and concepts for the visual and words with other members of the creative team
• Write various copy options, which may be presented to the client as a story board (a consecutive series of frames depicting the script and drawings that may be used)

Experience & Qualification:

• 5-7 years relevant experience
• B.Sc. English, Journalism and Mass communication

Skills and Specifications:

• Strong spelling, grammar, proofreading and communication skills
• Creative, curious nature is key, as well as the ability to think in visual terms
• Able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
• Must be well-organized
• Excellent people skills and the ability to work with a wide range of people
• Must be able to handle pressure

 Job Title: Administrative/HR Officer
Location: Lagos
Job Purpose:
Responsible for the administration of all Human Resource activities and act as the first point of contact for all staff requests and concerns. Provide office services by implementing administrative systems, procedures, and policies, and monitoring administrative projects.

Key Responsibilities:
A. Employee Management & Policies;

• Work closely with the departments and staff, attending to concerns and requests.
• Serve as a link between management and employees by administering employment contracts and help to solve work-related problems.
• Responsible for contributing to development of policies, procedures and codes of conduct in the company.
• Interpret, explain, implement and ensure adherence to the policies and procedures in the company.
• Interpret and advise on employment legislation.
• Manage the administration of the human resources policies, procedures and programs.
• Perform difficult staffing duties, including dealing with under-staffing, refereeing disputes & grievances, firing employees, and administering disciplinary procedures.
• Ensure the HR database Resource Link is up to date.

B. Recruitment & Selection:

• Coordinate staff recruitment process for HQ, CIT and Custodian which includes but is not limited to analysing the skills and qualities required for each particular job, developing job descriptions, preparing advertisements, checking application forms, short listing, testing, interviewing and selecting candidates, conducting pre-employment reference checks etc.
• Promote equality and diversity as part of the culture of the company;
• Propose innovative and creative measures to address pressing staffing issues in the company at every point in time.
• Prepare, develop and implement procedures and policies on staff recruitment
• Manage all staff induction programs and activities to foster positive attitude towards organisational objectives.
• Provide current and prospective employees with information about policies, job descriptions, working conditions, wages; opportunities for promotion and employee benefits.
• Ensure requests for security clearance documentation is provided for prospective employees within accepted time frames and provides advice and support where necessary.

C. Training & Development:

• Analyse training needs of departments, plan training programs and oversee the logistics of such programs.
• Identify training and development needs/ opportunities within the company through job analysis, appraisals and regular consultation with line managers.
• Coordinate training vendors and participants to ensure all schedules are met.
• Determine training requirements and source for relevant local and international courses/vendors to meet company s requirements
• Assist in the design of the Company s Training Plan and individual annual learning & development plans.
• Administer and monitor training budget to ensure return on investment.
• Design and develop training and development programs based on both the company s and the individual s needs.
• Manage the implementation, delivery and evaluation of training and development programs.
• Generate monthly training reports
• Develop training materials for in-house courses.

D. Performance Management:

• Assist in conducting performance appraisals and reviews and overseeing all administration of the performance appraisal process
• Assist in designing and implementing all matters relating to career development, talent management, employee development of the staff.
• Provide assistance as needed to line managers to improve performance of their team.
• Assist in conducting performance calibration sessions.
• Manage the annual performance evaluation process and cyclical activities.
• Assist in performing analysis on key metrics/processes and recommend process improvements that maximize efficiencies.
• Create reports and document processes.
• Ensure that all employees have completed Goal Setting plan at the start of the year.
• Ensure that performance discussions are documented and implemented accordingly.
• Assist in communicating job expectations, measurement standards and key performance indicators to all members of the company.
• Assist in preparing and reporting all performance measures (i.e. monitoring tool) and results to corporate and local management.
• Assist in career-pathing for employees and succession planning for key leadership roles.
• Assist in the reviews and updates of performance appraisal tools.

E. Administration & IT:

• Schedule and supervise administrative projects relating to employment, compensation, labour relations and employee relations; expediting work results.
• Resolve administrative problems by coordinating preparation of reports, analysing data, identifying and driving the implementation of solutions.
• Uniforms: Maintain supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
• Maintain records and compiles statistical reports concerning personnel-related data such as hires, transfers, performance appraisals, and absenteeism rates.
• Create and review systems and procedures by analysing operating practices, record-keeping systems, forms control, office layout, and budgetary and personnel requirements; implementing changes.
• Handle all staff ICT and Telephony related issues.

F. HR Projects:

• Coordinate all Human Resources projects

Knowledge & Skills:

• Minimum of 3 years prior work experience in Human Resources and/ or in a related field
• High level of planning & organizational skills,
• Effective oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, high proficiency in the use of Microsoft office suite, people/resource management skills, highly innovative & creative, detail & result orientation.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to gather and analyse information.
• Good conflict management & negotiation skills.
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy.
• High analytical ability, good investigative skills, numerical skills. Process improvement ability.
• Supply Management & Inventory Control,
• Project Management Skills, Presentation Skills, Good Reporting Skills

Job Title: Marketing Manager (Media & Entertainment)
Location: Lagos
General Responsibilities:

• Barter Deals   Ensuring we have barter deals in key markets and are used to their full potential.
• Working with the Commercial, Programming and Marketing teams to successfully implement events.
• Create strong relationships with external promoters, media partners and sponsors in delivering events.
• Creation and maintaining an up-to-date Marketing events calendar   working with all AM group on a regular basis.
• Work closely with online and advertising manager to build the website as an effective sales and marketing tool.
• Working on cross-functional Marketing projects in conjunction with the sales and programming to make marketing revenue target.
• Merchandise and Branding materials   creation and sourcing of merchandise / branding materials with in allocated budget.
• Organization of events
• Organization of in house events Pan African Events   Responsibility for leveraging the pan African events on a local level and ensuring AM group are fully updated on all details.
• Building relationships with the Pan-African teams and being first point of contact for the emerging markets group.

Knowledge and Experience:

• 4-5 years relevant experience
• Seasoned professional
• Preferably with previous Media experience
• First class track record of strategic and commercial development of market leading brands
• In-depth understanding of advertising sales process including: planning and traffic
• Extensive experience in commercial modeling
• Strong commercial acumen and budget management skills
• Excellent IT & Technical skills (MS Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word, Business Objects)
• Proven experience of managing teams to measurable commercial success, candidate will be able to encourage and support the production of exceptional creative content
• Ability to develop, evaluate and recommend business options and deal structures
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to adapt communication styles
• Willingness to travel extensively throughout Nigeria and the rest of Africa

Desirable:

• Experience of commercial development in Africa

Essential:

• Experience with marketing, events, advertising, distribution, sponsorship and sales
• Relevant tertiary education

Personal and interpersonal skills:

• Hands-on approach to role
• Ability to consolidate information to a succinct level
• Strong individual with a genuine passion for the industry
• High impact communication/presentation skills
• Ability to develop good working relationships internally and externally
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines in a rapidly changing environment
• Dedicated, ambitious and committed, willing to work the long hours required to get the job done
• Excellent management skills and solid track record as good people manager

 Job Title: Pharmacy Sales Representatives
Location: Nationwide
Purpose:
Ensure achievement of sales objectives and development of the company s market potential in Consumer Health Care Business within defined territory, through implementing the company s strategy and policies.

Key Accountabilities

• Achieve his/her sales target.
• Achieve sales target for our brands in the assigned Territory.
• Ensure Proper Coverage for the assigned POS as per the planned Frequency per segment.
• Continuously assess the market in order to identify new customers and add to the existing customer base to provide lobby of loyal customers.
• Follow up territorial sales forecasts on monthly basis.
• Ensure database update of territory customers on quarterly basis.
• Implementation of Pharmacy / Marketing & Sales Activities:
• Ensure Proper visibility for our in their Categories that create Impulse sales.
• Proper Merchandising for our brands with the planned shelf space/share inside the Category.
• Implement different Trade Activities that drive brands OFF take.
• Develop long term profitable Business relationship with Trades.
• Provide feedback on customer business development, competitive activity and product performance to assist in development of Trade marketing plan.

Medical & Commercial Detailing for our brands:

• Communicate Messages properly on our brands attribute & consumers benefits as the per brand strategy.
• Proper detailing for our brands Commercial advantages trades Profitability & Seasonal Offers.
• Order Taking, Processing & ensure fast delivery through a day to day link with distributors team.
• Respect of company s values, code of ethics and social charter.
• Responsible for applying the HSE related requirements for the company in all related working procedures.
• Abide by driving and Safety rules

Requirements

• University degree with Science background
• Willingness to relocate
• With Sales background.
• One to two years experience in cognate field.
• Good selling, communication, and presentation skills.
• Customer Focused.
• Good organisation skills
• Self motivated
• Strong analytical skills
• Capability to work in a team.

Job Title: Finance Manager
Location: Lagos
Job Purpose:

• Responsible for managing the local accounting function and acting as liaison for local statutory, government and aviation authority, fulfilling all reporting requirements and ensuring compliance. Provide timely, effective and comprehensive communication to the Management Team regarding compliance, the status of all reporting, any potential issues and proposed solutions.
• Responsible for managing the local banking relationship and all local treasury processes, primarily the timely repatriation of funds.
• To provide high quality management information and month end reporting with concise and meaningful commentary to explain variances and highlight key issues.
• To supervise the payable process, ensuring adherence to procurement and expense policies, overseeing the timely flow of invoices and payments whilst maximising cash-flow. Responsible for accurate reporting of costs in the P&L and the AP related balance sheet reconciliations.
• To supervise the receivables processes, including sales and bank reconciliations, Responsible for the timely and accurate reconciliation of AR related balance sheet accounts.
• To assist the Manager to deliver quality annual budgets and forecasts and ensure that an appropriate level of improvement and challenge is built into the plans.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely and accurate calculation and remittance of all taxes, including but not limited to: WHT, VAT, Expat Tax, NG Tax, TE Security Tax
• Maintain solid relationship between local Finance and statutory bodies including but not limited to: IATA, FIRS, Lagos State and the external auditors
• Oversee reconciliation of bank accounts
• Prepare data for repatriation of funds
• Weekly meetings with banking partners
• Deliver monthly cost centre reports with in depth variance analysis, highlight issues & suggestions for corrective action
• Manage accruals and prepayments
• Review supplier contracts for tender with budget holder
• Recommend supplier consolidation where possible
• Maintain comprehensive local contract database
• Supervise the core payables function
• Ensure timely and accurate capture of supplier invoices
• Ensure invoices are reconciled to supplier statement and Oracle before payments are made
• Authorise supplier payments for input into online banking
• Review payables related balance sheet reconciliations
• Reconcile deposits paid and maintain annual confirmation
• Supervise the core receivables function:
• Accurate reconciliation of daily sales to bank
• Robust and effective Credit Control
• Review receivables related balance sheet reconciliations
• Work with the budget holders to prepare annual budget and forecast for all local expenditure, including all headcount, overheads and marketing costs
• Provide variance analysis between budget submissions and prior year spend or local targets
• Ensure sufficient and appropriate challenge is built into the budget and provide suggestions to increase financial control
• Create short and long term objectives and maintain frequent reviews, adjusting and updating accordingly
• Implement plan with the team to drive improvement in the payables processes, reviews and controls

Skills:

• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent analysis capability, proven in a commercial environment
• Excellent attention to detail, with strong reconciliation skills
• Ability to operate under pressure and tight deadlines
• Positive and pragmatic approach to achieving results
• Enthusiastic and resilient personality and the ability to self motivate

Qualifications and Experience:

• Qualified and minimum of 7-10 years financial and management accounting experience
• Experience of managing and motivating a team
• Experience of handling external suppliers and service providers
• Excellent commercial acumen and good business knowledge
• Experience of financial systems   preferably Oracle
• Intermediate Advanced level Excel skills

How To Apply
Interested candidates should send CVs to: [email protected] with Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Application Deadline 14th November, 2013.

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