Job Vacancies at Cormart

Cormart a leading specialty chemicals company in Nigeria and active in production and sales/marketing of chemicals and raw materials such as paint, glues & adhesives, oil lubricants, breweries, distilleries, beverage, food, confectionaries, cosmetics, and personal and home care chemicals. Cormat is part of TGI Group, an international investment and holding company with diverse interests and investments in Nigeria, Ghana, Benin Republic, and several other emerging markets. It is a sister company to TGI Distri., Chi Farms Ltd., Chi Pharmaceuticals Ltd., WACOT Ltd., WASIL Ltd., Romson Oil Field Services and various other companies.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Technical Sales Executive

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

Job Description

• We are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic individual to join our company as a Sales Representative, specializing in the hospitality and QSR department.
• This position requires an enthusiastic individual with a proven track record in sales, excellent communication skills, and a customer-centric mindset.
• As the Sales Representative, you will be responsible for managing the entire process between order and supply, building new sales opportunities, and fostering strong relationships with our existing customers.
• As a Sales Representation for the hospitality department, you will play a crucial role in driving sales growth, managing customer relationships, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities
Sales and Business Development:

• Identify and prospect potential customers in the hospitality industry for detergent products.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers in the hospitality sector.
• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to meet or exceed sales targets.
• Actively seek out new sales opportunities and build a robust sales pipeline.
• Understand customer needs and requirements, and provide tailored solutions to meet their specific demands.
• Regularly visit customer sites to ensure customer satisfaction and address any issues or concerns.
• Conduct market research and stay updated on industry trends to identify new business opportunities.

Order and Supply Management:

• Collaborate with internal teams, such as production, logistics, and finance, to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.
• Coordinate with customers and internal stakeholders to manage order placement, delivery schedules, and resolve any discrepancies.
• Provide accurate sales forecasts and reports to management, highlighting key performance indicators and areas for improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field (preferred).
• 3 - 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Proven experience in sales, account management, or business development, preferably in the hospitality or detergent industry.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in using CRM software and MS Office suite.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with customers at all levels.
• Strong negotiation and persuasion skills, with a focus on achieving sales targets.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel extensively to customer sites.

Remuneration
This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging environment, with competitive compensation and potential for career advancement.

Application Closing Date: 20th July, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: career.cormart@clicktgi.net using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.

Note: If you have a passion for sales, exceptional interpersonal skills, and a keen interest in the hospitality industry, we encourage you to apply and join our team.

2.) Technical Procurement Officer

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

Job Description

• Responsible for procurement of project-related materials (e.g. Steel, Pipes, Mechanical, Plumbing, Construction etc.)
• Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, and aid business performance.
• Provide support service to Project by ensuring material and documentation deliverables proceed in accordance with contractual requests, and fully in agreement with Project processes.
• Timely delivery of stakeholders’ requests (within a maximum of a week for non-urgent orders and 2 days for urgent orders)
• Conduct industry and market research to identify potential suppliers
• Strong Analytical, and numerical skills with strong proven problem-identification and solution abilities.
• Drive cost reduction on suppliers and negotiate contracts and terms of business with project suppliers.
• Enhance the purchase on credit from reliable vendors
• Have in-depth knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite with a focus on Excel skills
• Conduct vendor evaluation as guided by the department SOP
• Collaborate effectively with stakeholders and different departments
• Maintain a tracker for all requests and update the requester on the progress of orders on a weekly basis
• Work with procurement software and systems.
• Maintain great communication and relationships with stakeholders and different departments.
• Persuasive and eager to learn.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree qualification with 3 - 5 years of work experience.

Application Closing Date: 20th July, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: career.cormart@clicktgi.net using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.

3.) Head of Quality

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for the Quality function
• Oversee the implementation of Food Safety and Quality Programs and policies and achievement of quality objectives
• Lead and improve the Quality culture across all the Company’s plants, processes and products
• Develop and/or review standards, policies, and procedures for all functions and departments involved with or related to the production of all food and chemical products
• Design and coordinate the implementation of a comprehensive supplier quality assurance program
• Design and ensure adherence to a holistic framework for effective quality entrance control for all raw, packaging and additive materials
• Coordinate with procurement and central quality for establishing specifications and standards for related inputs, process controls and finished products
• Develop standards for operation and maintenance of QA / QC laboratories compliant to GLP requirements
• Periodically inspect completed quality control checklists, forms, and other documents; randomly inspects and verifies quality control checks for conformance to prescribed standards
• Own and manage the consumer/trade complaints process from initiation to implementation of CAPA
• Establish, manage, maintain and continually improve the Internal Audit Program and forward/backward traceability exercise to verify effectiveness of the Supply and Commercial business units Quality Management System.
• Liaise with various internal and external stakeholders regarding elements related to product quality to ensure facilities meet the required standards
• Ensure that products released for sales are in compliance with all regulatory and company standards
• Ensure the requirements of the QMS (ISO 9001) and FSMS (ISO 22000) system are strictly adhered to
• Ensure calibration of all the testing, measuring and weighing equipment under direct control of the Quality Assurance department are carried out regularly.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.Sc in Microbiology, Food Science Technology, Food Chemistry, Industry Chemistry or related courses
• 7 years of combined experience in Food and Chemicals industry; minimum of 5 years at a managerial level
• Excellent communication skills (including written, oral and presentation skills)
• Certificate in Food Safety Management System
• Strong problem solving & analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Application Closing Date: 14th July, 2023.

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