Job Openings at Afconrecruit Limited

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Area Sales Manager

Job Locations: Abuja, Kano & Niger
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: FMCG/Foods/Beverage

Purpose of the Role

• Ensure that the team has the right tools, capability and motivation to deliver and outperform set targets in retail market

Areas of Responsibility
Strategy and Planning:

• Responsible for the secondary sales of the VSR in the Area.
• Execute and maintain the sales and marketing plan for the business as set out.
• Drive and monitor individual and team sales objectives on monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
• Report and suggest possible solution to extreme environmental challenges to business GSV (Gross Sales Value)

Grow Market Share:

• Regularly conduct retail outlet audits to study market share movements and track market share.
• Concentrate on strong tracks for retail growth and retention & weak tracks to build brand image & generate growth.
• Work with the team to correct market working discipline, daily targets vs achievement tracking.
• Responsible for PJP adherence of the team and ensured strict adherence to working norms & practices, reports/analysis

People and Organization:

• Responsible for developing the team through motivation, counselling, skills development and product knowledge development.
• Execute/ establish the process of monitoring the performance of individual and team by proper reporting and communications mechanism involving sales reports, cyclical sales meetings etc. and individual growth plans.
• Recognize and celebrate team and team member accomplishments.
• Ensure sales and product training are provided to the team and offroll sales personnel as required from time to time for enhancement of productivity Team Management review

Schemes and Promotions:

• Execute, maintain, and recommend consumer centric activities in the area as set out by the business– focus on generating trials and increase penetration.
• Responsible for promotional collaterals for the brands at the retail level. Utilization of local sales promotional & merchandising activities, monthly schemes at the point of sale for achieving sales target and brand awareness.

Retail Outlet Management:

• Ensure the picture of success implementation at the retail outlets within the scope and area of coverage.
• Maintain the organization standard with respect to. Quality, Distribution, Visibility, Promotion, Price and Persuasion at the outlet.
• Align the team for execution of the marketing plans in the Area as per the guidelines of the from state / regional marketing team while working within company policies, resources and budgets.

Distributor & VSR Management:

• Recruit a minimum 200 retail outlets in each territory within the area of coverage.
• Responsible for the daily sale/stock reconciliation with the KDs
• Responsible for the daily stock issuance and reconciliation with the VSRs
• Set clear business objectives with the with the VSRs respect to Targets, and business growth.
• Execute and ensure VSRs debt compliance.
• Ensure daily, weekly, and monthly prompt report to the Regional Manager

Requirements

• Education: Minimum of HND / BSc.
• Experience: 3-5years of years minimum in Sales and marketing positions
• Must be able to drive with a valid driver’s license.
• Experience in the beverage industry, entertainment and/or events, hospitality and catering would be an added advantage
• Flexibility and independence, no two days and, more importantly, no two nights are the same.
• Must be able to operate a Smart Phone
• Basic knowledge in MS office suite Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
• Well-networked, have established contacts in the night scene
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills enable you to craft and deliver the right message, to the right people, at the right time.
• Strong understanding of sales processes, strategic and innovative commercial awareness, and planning and negotiation skill

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2.) Account Sales Officer

Job Locations: Abuja & Kaduna
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: FMCG/Foods/Beverage

Job Description

• Reporting to the Modern Trade Manager, the Account Sales Officer's (ASO) primary function is to perform outside sales of product inventory while driving an assigned route of accounts.
• You will increase product sales and placement of product displays at all large and small format "off premise" stores.
• You will upsell inventory, cooler space, and product displays.
• The primary role of the ASO is to service all customers in a safe and productive manner, according to our Amber executional standards.

Responsibilities
Management/Sales:

• Manage products and relationships with the customer contacts for sale of our products at assigned accounts (Outlets)
• Determine current and ongoing product needs at accounts and look for ways to increase sales
• Ensure that all Amber equipment is clean and in good working order
• Ensure all assigned account maintain a safe and approved credit limits
• Perform outside sales functions
• Other tasks as assigned

Execution:

• Evaluate all competitors' activities such as new launches and price reductions
• Meet monthly goals focused on the following areas: sales, distribution, pricing, display, new account set up, and other merchandising components
• Build and protect the Amber brand through proper rotation to ensure fresh product while setting proper brand flow following Amber standards
• Increase inventory and diversity of products at each assigned account and improve in-store branding while delivering fresh product

Building Success:

• Work collaboratively across the organization and share best practices.
• Be a major contributor/leader among peer group.
• Maintain the relationship with customer contacts at each assigned account
• Lead and manage Merchandisers across assigned accounts

Requirements

• Education: Minimum of HND / B.Sc Degree
• Experience: 3-5years years minimum in Sales and marketing positions
• Must be able to drive with a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to operate a Smart Phone
• Experience in the beverage industry, entertainment and/or events, hospitality and catering would be an added advantage
• Flexibility and independence, no two days and, more importantly, no two nights are the same.
• Basic knowledge in MS office suite Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
• Well-networked, have established contacts in the night scene
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills enable you to craft and deliver the right message, to the right people, at the right time.
• Strong understanding of sales processes, strategic and innovative commercial awareness, and planning and negotiation skill.

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3.) Executive Assistant

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Logistics

Job Description

• Project Management: Manages the status, resources, and timelines for all items, and work with management and internal teams to provide updates on issues and advance same.
• Calendar management: Sets the calendar and has ownership of the daily itinerary as well as any meeting deliverables, communications, or follow up.
• Travel management: Manages all details for travel, including intricate travel details including flight, VISAs (as necessary), accommodation, translators if necessary, time zone considerations, and on the ground travel requirements. Will ensure that all details, while traveling, is handled as well as on-site assistance and presence is available.
• Communication liaison: Serves as the liaison on all communications for both internal teams and external clients. Responsible for communicating updates, information, and changes. May be appointed as a delegate to participate in meetings.
• Financial management: Oversees all expenditures.
• Administrative management: Manages the administrative functions, such as the preparation and formatting of any written communication, reporting, or presentation. Managing repository for any maintenance and storage of any files or documentation as well as other various administrative duties when directed. Ensures appropriate technology is leveraged to execute tasks.
• Meeting coordination: Coordinates and assists in ensuring that meeting agenda and requirements are accurate, and all details are complete according to the specific needs of the meeting.  Adept in using meeting boardroom technology. This includes coordination of external guests and their travel and accommodation while on the premise. Collects all minutes from meeting and manages all follow up on any tasks, take-aways, or communications

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in any field
• 1-5 years of experience providing support for upper-level management in a related organization
• Adept at building relationships both internally and externally to leverage resources when needed.
• Sound judgement regarding confidential and sensitive matters.
• Strong communications / project management background to manage the complexity of the role.
• Proven ability to meet multiple and/or unexpected deadlines in a demanding environment
• Proficiency in Windows, including MS Word, EXCEL, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to learn new software quickly.
• Excellent management, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Previous experience working with and managing teams
• Excellent writing, editing, grammatical, organizational, and research skills.
• Possesses strong organizational skills that reflect the ability to perform, and take ownership of the position, as well as to prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including staff, board members, external partners, and donors.
• Ability to work with a broad range of people, including Board members, colleagues of the CEO/Chairman, and others.
• A background in Communications is ideal.

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4.) Operations Officer

Job Location: Ikorodu, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• This person will drive specific company's goals and objectives.,
• Come up with ideas for offers, products and services.
• Carry out other key tasks and manage processes and personnel.

Requirements

• Minimum requirement is OND.
• Work Experience: 1-3 years
• Age Bracket: 20 - 30 years of age.
• The person must be resident in Ikorodu, Lagos State.
• Previous work experience in a travel agency,is an added advantage.

Salary

• N60,000 - N70,000 monthly.

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