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British American Tobacco (www.bat.com) is a market leading,
global organisation with a long, established history and a bright
and dynamic future. Thanks to our people we have continued to
deliver growth and exceed expectations in an increasingly complex
and challenging marketplace.
Our aim is to become the leading tobacco company in each of our
markets by providing excellent products with confidence and
responsibility expected of global consumer brands.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Merchandiser
Job Number: 6527BR
Location: Lagos
Appointment type: Permanent
Job purpose and key deliverables
- The jobholder is a member of the Trade Marketing &
Distribution department, which is responsible for the
implementation of the route to market strategy and includes
ensuring product availability, visibility, volume, margin,
quality and Retail pricing are properly implemented and
monitored.
- The job is also about identification of new opportunities
and the initiation, development and deployment of trade
programmes.
Task
Your day to day activity is to:
- Ensure the effective and efficient execution of marketing
activities in the defined territory and extended coverage area
- Achieve volume and distribution targets through direct
selling (Top-up stock), management of the rural wholesale
customer and monitoring of van sales.
- Improve the company’s corporate image by operating at the
highest business ethics, environmental, health and safety
standards using the IMS as a guide.
- Serve as part of a ‘Tactical Response Team’, positioned to
address situations arising within the market, as well as
business needs. In this regard, direction to be provided by
Area Manager, TMDM or Regional Manager
- Execute basic TM&D activities in the outlets located
within the territory in order to meet company objectives as
described in the cycle plan (visibility, availability,
freshness, consumer contacting etc)
Responsibilities
Your people responsibility will be:
- Supporting Rural wholesale business expansion by providing
Trade marketing support for the DSS rep attached.
- Engaging local government officials, transport/ traffic
agencies and other stakeholders to avoid disruption of BAT
operations in the defined rural territory
- Supporting Van Reps to achieve high performance by
developing new routes and giving TM&D support to existing
outlets.
Essential requirements
- Candidate must have an OND from any reputable polytechnic.
- Knowledge of developing and maintaining relationships with
consumers, retailers and semi wholesaler.
- Knowledge of redistribution concept, business reporting and
communication.
- Should have basic Selling, negotiation and influencing
skills.
- Driving skills is desired for this position.
Desirable Requirements:
- Knowledge of Rural towns and road networks is desirable.
- Understanding of the local languages in territory is a
plus.
- If you have the talent and motivation to help us succeed
you’ll find we are equally committed to helping you reach your
full potential too.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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target="_blank">Click here to apply online
Application Deadline 9th March,
2015.