Our client is a rapidly growing international company headquartered in Switzerland and with offices in the USA, UAE, India, Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa and Indonesia.
Guided by a unique Humanitarian Entrepreneurship business model, the “profit for a purpose” approach, the company develops innovative products and concepts designed to prevent waterborne, vector-borne and neglected tropical diseases which disproportionately affect the developing world.
The company’s newest offering, CarePack®, provides a set of evidence-based preventative interventions to improve the health and lives of HIV positive individuals.
Through working with the United Nations, NGOs, National Ministries of Health, charitable organisations and commercial distributors, the company ensures that their lifesaving innovations reach those most in need.
As result of business growth, our client now needs to fill this key position with a competent person who in addition to seeking an attractive job, also wants the work he/she does to make a real meaningful difference in the lives of others.
AREA MANAGER, FOOD SECURITY – Based in Nigeria
As an Area Manager for Food Security, you will be responsible for growing the business of the Food Security product lines in the assigned area (specific regions) within Nigeria. The position reports directly to the Regional Area Manager, Food Security, Nigeria.
RESPONSIBILITIES
As the Area Manager, you will:-
Implement the company’s Food Security strategy in assigned area
Meet the budgeted revenue/targets and business plan for the entire Food Security portfolio; develop and implement initiatives to achieve revenue targets in the assigned area
Create and maintain strong relationships with new and existing stakeholders as well as maintaining their database
Provide training and continuous support to stakeholders
Prepare objective driven travel plans, execute and report with detailed analysis of travel visits with a proposed way forward
Monitor and analyse market trends. www.nigerianbestforum.com
Prepare monthly reports on the performance of distributors against set targets
Responsible for receiving requests, issuing quotes, securing orders, coordinating final delivery and secure timely payment
KEY QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES
Strong sales skills / good technical background in sales and distribution
Able to analyse problems effectively and solves complex issues. Consider the long term impact and anticipate future consequences and trends. Create new insights and generate innovative solutions
Build relationships and networks; work through and with others. Communicate and negotiate effectively and persuasively at senior levels of organisation or government
Undertake and be results oriented. Take charge, show self-motivation and ambition for personal and professional achievements. Have a competitive drive to get things done
Able to interact cross-culturally and thrive in multi-cultural environment
Well organized and able to interpret and draw relevant insights from various resources and methodologies
Able to work under pressure, proactively and with a sense of urgency; ability to set priorities and follow through on commitments
Able to cultivate an ‘everything-is-possible’ attitude, breaking habits and challenging assumptions
Able to work with precision and commitment to data driven quality output
Able to respond rapidly to customers, partners and colleagues
Masters in Business Administration. www.nigerianbestforum.com
Bachelor’s degree in Sciences, Agricultural Science / Economics or related field.
3-5 years sales experience in FMCG and / or Agricultural Sector
HOW TO APPLY
Email your updated cv together with a cover letter to newjobs@irisconsulting.info no later than September 6, 2011.
Your cover letter should be brief and should clearly demonstrate your motivation for the job, how you meet the qualifications and competency requirements and the specific contributions you will bring to our client.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email for subsequent interviews.
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