Recruitment at Blume Distribution Limited

Blume Distribution Limited is a privately owned international trading and distribution company of Sonia Foods Industries Limited. The company is an industry leader in the marketing, sales, and distribution of culinary food products. With a focus on quality and customer satisfaction, Sonia Foods Industries Limited has built a strong reputation for delivering top-notch products to markets worldwide. The company’s commitment to innovation and excellence sets them apart in the competitive food industry.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Brand Manager

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Part-time

Responsibilities

Analyze brand positioning and consumer insights.
Shape and communicate our vision and mission.
Translate brand elements into plans and go-to-market strategies.
Manage a team of marketing people working on brand initiatives.
Lead creative development to motivate the target audience to “take action.”
Establish performance specifications, cost and price parameters, market applications and sales estimates.
Measure and report performance of all marketing campaigns, and assess ROI and KPIs
Monitor market trends, research consumer markets and competitors’ activities.
Oversee new and ongoing marketing and advertising activities.
Monitor product distribution and consumer reactions.
Devise innovative growth strategies.
Align the company around the brand’s direction, choices, and tactics.
Should have exposure designing scheme (Trade & retailers) and trade marketing exposure in shop, POS design and other related elements.
Experience in digital marketing and campaign management.

Requirements and Skills

Degree/MBA/PGDM in marketing or a related field
6 – 12 years work experience.
Proven working experience as Brand Manager or Associate Brand Manager
Proven ability to develop brand and marketing strategies and communicate recommendations to sales
Experience in identifying target audiences and devising effective campaigns
Excellent understanding of the full marketing mix
Strong analytical skills partnered with a creative mind
Data-driven thinking and an affinity for numbers
Outstanding communication skills
Up-to-date with latest trends and marketing best practices

Application Closing Date
31st June, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: careers@blumedistribution.comandoluchi.Sunday@blumedistribution.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Job Title: Area Sales Manager

Locations: Aba – Abia, Abakaliki – Ebonyi and Akure – Ondo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

We are looking to employ a driven and experienced Area Sales Manager to increase sales within an assigned geographical area and guide a team of Field Sales Executives.

Responsibilities

Maintaining and increasing sales of your company’s products
Good experience in Sell-in and Sell-out
Reaching the targets and goals set for your area
Establishing, maintaining and expanding your customer base
Servicing the needs of your existing customers
Increasing business opportunities through various routes to market
Setting sales targets for individual reps and your team as a whole
Recruiting and training sales staff
Allocating areas to sales representatives
Developing sales strategies and setting targets
Monitoring your team’s performance and motivating them to reach targets
Compiling and analysing sales figures
Possibly dealing with some major customer accounts yourself
Collecting customer feedback and market research
Reporting to senior managers
Initiating and executing primary and secondary sales plans
Keeping up to date with products and competitors
Developing and sustaining long-term relationships with customers.
Implementing a sales management process to assist the sales team in identifying and prioritizing key customers and prospects.

Requirements

B.Sc., HND or MBA in Marketing, Communications, Business Management, or related field is preferred.
Minimum of 8 years related experience
Proven sales experience; sector-specific sales experience is preferred.
Proven track record of meeting sales quotas.
Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
Excellent management, leadership, and organizational skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Outstanding negotiation and consultative sales skills.
Effective communication skills.
Exceptional customer service skills.
Experience in a reputable FMCG is required
Experience in Van sales and sales promoters’ management
Sales experience in Lagos State is required.

Application Closing Date
10th August, 2024.

Job Title: Procurement Officer

Locations: Anambra, Delta, Edo, Ekiti, Enugu, Ogun, Ondo and Osun
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description / Responsibilities

Procurement of Garri as per the Quality required from the designated area
Onboard small scale Garri processors for supplies
Train and develop Processors who understand quality requirement of the Garri that is needed
Maintain good relationship with the processors and gain their trust and loyalty
Implement the Supplier support policies that the Company plans to implement
Achieve set targets of Quantity, Quality and Price in the Procurement of Garri
Map the Major Garri markets in the Area and have a price collection mechanism implemented

Qualifications and Experience

HND or Higher qualification (B.Sc)
Experience in Procurement of any Agricultural Produce, Experience in Garri Sourcing and added advantage
Work Experience in Organised FMCG / Agro Produce Trading Companies preferred
Have a brief understanding of Garri production and factors affecting the quality of Garri
Willingness to work with local farming communities in Rural and remote areas
Basic knowledge of computers preferred.

Application Closing Date
15th June, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@blumedistribution.com and CC oluchi.Sunday@blumedistribution.comusing the Job Title and Location as the subject of the mail.