Vacancies at Multipro Consumer Product Limited

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Multipro Consumer Products Limited is the largest company in Nigeria dealing in Sales, Haulage and Logistics. MCPL was founded in 1996 as a fully owned company of the Tolaram Group. The first product sold by MCPL in 1996 was Indomie and since then it has played a seminal role in making Indomie a household brand in Nigeria. MCPL over the years has grown adding 13 brands in various categories comprising of Noodle, Snacks, Milk, Cereal, Oil, Homecare and Personal Hygiene.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Modern Trade

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Head of Modern Trade for the spirits brand is responsible for developing and executing strategies to grow sales, market share, and profitability within the modern trade sector, including supermarkets, and retail chains.
• The role involves working closely with key accounts, ensuring compliance with alcohol regulations, and building long-term relationships with retail partners to maximize brand visibility, availability, and sales performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the sales strategy for the modern trade channel to drive growth in both value and volume.
• Analyze industry trends, competitor activity, and market conditions to optimize strategy for spirits sales.
• Create and execute promotional campaigns in collaboration with the marketing team, ensuring they align with the brand’s identity and regulatory constraints.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with buyers and category managers at major retail chains.
• Lead annual negotiations for trading terms, volume targets, and promotional agreements.
• Conduct joint business planning with key accounts to identify opportunities for category growth and increase the visibility of the brand in stores.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the modern trade sales team, providing coaching to optimize performance.
• Set clear performance targets for the team and provide regular feedback and performance assessments.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration between the sales, marketing, and supply chain teams to ensure alignment with overall business objectives.

Key Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field. A Master’s degree is advantageous

Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in sales within the FMCG or spirits industry, with at least 4-5 years focused on modern trade.
• Deep understanding of the alcohol industry, including regulatory frameworks.
• Proven success in managing key accounts and growing market share.

Skills:

• Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with experience managing major retail chains.
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance in the alcohol industry.
• Leadership and team management skills with the ability to coach and develop talent.
• Proficiency in using sales data and analytics tools to inform strategy.
• Strong understanding of trade marketing principles.

Application Closing Date
15th November, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Sales Supervisor

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies specifically targeting mosques, churches, and other religious institutions.
• Identify potential religious institutions and create tailored presentations to meet their unique needs.
• Monitor and adjust sales strategies based on performance and feedback from religious institutions.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a sales team, providing guidance and support to meet sales targets.
• Train team members on best practices for selling to religious institutions, ensuring cultural sensitivity and professionalism.
• Conduct regular team meetings to review performance, share insights, and motivate the team.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with religious leaders and key decision-makers within religious communities.
• Regularly visit religious institutions to build trust and understand their specific requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for resolving issues and addressing concerns of religious institutions.
• Track and report on sales performance, providing regular updates to senior management.
• Analyze sales data and market trends to identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders about the unique requirements and feedback from religious clients.

Requirements

• Minimum of HND qualification with 3 years’ experience in similar role; preferably in FMCG industrywith a focus on religious institutions.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of successfully managing and motivating sales teams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Deep understanding of the cultural and operational dynamics of religious institutions.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Proficiency in information tracking, sales analytics, and power point presentation.
• Ability to use smartphone and tech-savvy.

Application Closing Date
30th November, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Marketing Executive

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Contract

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies to engage target markets, as well as to build out and grow new digital marketing opportunities to reach new audience.
• Ensure channel marketing plans are aligned with the overall department strategy. Assists with defining the appropriate success and effectiveness of channel marketing initiatives and drafts in-depth reviews of channel marketing effectiveness.
• Identify and analyze varied sources of data and information to inform planning decisions. Develop and execute regular reporting, providing actionable insight to the business.
• Develop and execute the marketing strategy in key cities and countries to project our new positioning/offerings to engage new and existing consumers.
• Identify and recommend brand collaboration opportunities, partnering with other notable brands.
• Create and implement programs/campaigns/materials that build technical brand credibility and trust through distributing marketing content.
• Plan and organize CRM events in collaboration with the sales team to create sales networking opportunities with customers, which can facilitate sales efforts to secure business for the company.
• Ensure adherence to local and global guidelines for all branding, communications and advertising initiatives and processes.
• Ensure all relevant departments are educated or briefed on new campaigns through various internal resources and channels before launch.
• Seek opportunities to enhance the reputation of the brand, and coordinate publicity events as required.

Requirements

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment is an advantage.
• Ability to formulate convincing proposals to gain stakeholders’ support and commitment.
• Ability to build a new brand from scratch.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication Skills
• Possess strong leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent Negotiation Skills

Qualifications:

• Must have a bachelor’s degree and 0-2 years marketing experience.

Application Closing Date
30th November, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online