PZ Cussons Nigeria Vacancies for Sales Managers, Production Managers, Engineers etc

PZ Industries, the largest subsidiary of PZ Cussons, has Job Vacancies
PZ Industries is Recruiting for the Various Positions Listed Below
Workshop Manager
After Sales Manager
Production Manager
Area Commercial Manager
TRADE MARKETING MANAGER
BUSINESS TO BUSINESS ALES MANAGER
FACTORY MANAGER
MARKETING MANAGER- Consumer Electronics
Showroom Floor Manager
MARKETING MANAGER- Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
Product Development Manager (Power)
Regional Service Engineer
The Ideal Candidates Must Posses the Required Qualifications in order to apply
For the Job Vacancies Details and How to ApplyRead Below


Job Vacancy 1: Workshop Manger
Soap and Detergent - Lagos

The Role: Workshop Manager

The successful candidate will be required to:

Manage maintenance and operation of work shop equipments like lathe machines, drilling machines, milling machines, welding machines, hack saw cutting machines, pipe bending/sheet bending machines & other workshop equipments.
Manage day to day workshop activities for production/fabrication of spares & attending to related plant jobs.
Develop tools & fixture for production/fabrication of existing parts, new parts from the drawing/samples, subassemblies/assemblies of the machines/parts.
Prepare and release of tools & other drawings for manufacturing of parts.
Monitor manpower planning and their effective utilization.
Investigate & analyze the reason of breakdown for workshop equipments.
Co-ordinate within the area between maintenance section and other sections for timely jobs delivery.
Carryout PPM activities of workshop equipments.
Control maintenance cost.
Manage spare parts of workshop equipments.
The Person:

The right candidate must:

· Possess a B.Sc. (Hons.) Degree in Mechanical Engineering

· Have between 5-10 years relevant experience.

· Be able to produce parts as per drawing/samples.

· Have hands on experience in operation of workshop equipments.

· Have the ability to work independently and within a group.

· Be able to perform multiple tasks.

· Have the ability to exercise good judgement in evaluating situations & making decisions.

· Possess strong interpersonal & analytical skills.

· Have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relations within the factory.

· Be intelligent, diligent & result oriented.

· Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.


Job Closing date: 16 Feb 2009

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Job Vacancy 2: After Sales Manager
HPZ - All States

The Role: After Sales Manager

The successful candidates will be required to:

Consistently meet or exceed agreed after sales targets.
Develop annual sales business.
Motivate, train and develop local sales teams.
Identify and develop new and incremental business opportunities.
Maintain high standard customer service.
Ensure the business plans of the unit are met.
Oversee the regular update of the customer database.
Develop after sales strategies that will result in effective sales.
Increase market penetration.
Build business relationships for strategic sales.
Conduct Market Intelligence Information Research for the unit.
The Person:

The right candidates must:

Possess a good university degree in any discipline.
Possess first class numeric and communication skills
Possess 3 – 5years successful after sales experience.
Possess high levels of determination and desire to succeed in a result oriented environment.
Be a good team player but with the ability to drive the team to unsurpassed success.
Be willing to work outside official working hours including weekends.
Have excellent computer software application skills.
Be a very good team player.
Have excellent analytical and interpersonal skills.
Be mobile and willing to be flexible in terms of location
Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.

Closing date: 24 Feb 2009

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Job Vacancy 3: Regional Service Engineer
HPZ - All States

The Role: Regional Service Engineer

The successful candidate will be required to:

Provide strong product support to the sales personnel and customers inorder to ensure optimum product satisfaction.
Control and manage the service centre.
Ensure prompt clearance of faulty items and that procedures are strictly adhered to.
Ensure all after sales teams are adequately trained on the procedure for faulty item clearance.
Oversee Spare Parts requirement over the region and reconcile usage.
The Person: The right candidate must:
Possess a degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
Have excellent Customer Service, Selling and Interpersonal skills.
Have a minimum of 2 years experience in trouble shooting and field repair of A/C and refrigeration equipment.
Be able to work long hours and on weekends.
Have the ability for self-motivation and multi-tasking.
Possess good People Management skills.
Have eye for details.
Possess a good knowledge of the white and electrical goods.
Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS.
Have good computer skills.
Have effective written, oral and presentation skills.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.

Closing date: 24 Feb 2009

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Job Vacancy 4: Product Development Manager (Power)
HPZ - Lagos

The Role: Product Development Manager (Power)

The ideal candidate would be required to:

Conduct market survey to find market size, competitors, prices and product type preferences and manage price audit to arrive at business plan for each identified product category.
Prepare business plan and present regularly to management for need appreciation.
Search for and communicate with suitable suppliers for products.
Resolve product related issues and develop product at the supplier’s end.
Test and report samples to confirm product performance.
Arrange relevant codes and systems.
Liaise with Supply Chain Services for purchase of products.
Conduct product training to sales/services personnel.
The Person: The right candidate must:
Possess a B.Eng. or B.Sc. Degree in Mechanical or Elect./ Elect. Engineering with a professional certification.
Have between 3 - 5 years relevant experience.
Be highly resourceful.
Have significant Product Development experience in tangible(s).
Have sound knowledge of power generating device market in Nigeria.
Have strong computer skills.
Possess the ability to work well as a team member.
Have eye for details with excellent organization and time management skills.
Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS.
Have effective written, oral and presentation skills.
Have ability to conceive and develop products.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.

Closing date: 24 Feb 2009

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Job Vacancy 5: MARKETING MANAGER- Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
HPZ - Lagos

The Role: MARKETING MANAGER – Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

The successful candidates will be required to:
Create and implement product and brand development plans.
Plan annual and 5 year budget plan and delivery.
Plan and execute customer insight and sales channel activation.
Coordinate supplier price negotiation and cost control.
Plan, advertise and promote all marketing activities.
Manage all elements of the marketing mix.

The Person: The right candidates must:

Possess a university degree, ideally in a commercial related discipline.
Have a minimum of five (5) years experience in Marketing or Brand Management role, ideally in the Refrigeration and Air-conditioning industry.
Have strong numeric skills.
Possess good Analytical and People management skills.
Be flexible and able to adapt to changing market and business conditions.
Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS
Have excellent computer software application skills.


Closing date: 24 Feb 2009

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Job Vacancy 6: Production Manager
HPZ - Lagos

The Role: Production Manager

The successful candidate will be required to:

· Coordinate activities required for manufacturing of products as agreed on plan with good quality (right first time) within approved budget.

· Ensure adequate delivery of sectional objectives and KPI.

· Manage, develop and motivate the team’s for adequate role delivery.

· Ensure full optimization of all resources.

· Prepare sectional budget and ensure that the operation cost is within approved budgets.

· Ensure proper implementation of and strict adherence to safety procedures.

The Person:

The right candidate must possess:

· B.Sc. degree in Mechanical Engineering

· Between 5-9 years experience in a similar role

· Sound knowledge of refrigeration and air-conditioning process

· Good use of initiative

· Good interpersonal skills

· Effective communication skills

· Sound computer skills

· A CANDO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.


Closing date: 24 Feb 2009

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Job Vacancy 7: Showroom Floor Manager
HPZ - All States

The Role: Showroom Floor Manager

The successful candidate will be required to:

Coordinate effectively all functional areas on the floor to maximize selling and service standards.
Train and develop shop floor team to ensure sales targets are achieved and customer base increase.
Deliver excellent customer service to ensure optimized selling opportunities through the floor team.
Develop relationships with customer prospects and engage them effectively.
Partner with the After Sales Service department for effective implementation of Customer Care Service.
The Person: The right candidate must:
Possess a B.A or B.Sc. degree in any commercial related discipline.
Have excellent Customer Service, Selling and Interpersonal skills.
Have between 3 -5 years Sales Management experience in the Manufacturing industry.
Have the ability for self-motivation and multi-tasking.
Possess good Retail Management skills.
Have eye for details.
Possess a good knowledge of the white and electrical goods.
Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS.
Have good computer skills.
Have effective written, oral and presentation skills.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.


Closing date: 24 Feb 2009

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Job Vacancy 8: AREA COMMERCIAL MANAGER
HPZ - Oyo

The Role: AREA COMMERCIAL MANAGER

The successful candidate will be required to:

· Maintain and develop relationships with existing customers via meetings, telephone calls and e-mails.

· Analyze sales figures/data, interpret trends to facilitate planning and forecast future sales volumes.

· Gain a clear understanding of customers’ businesses and requirements.

· Provide customers with quotations through prompt and accurate cost calculations.

· Analyse the competitive environment to ascertain product performance against competition.

· Organise sales and product training for sales team.

· Manage stock effectively and facilitate debt recovery.

The Person: The right candidate must:

Possess a relevant degree in any discipline – MBA marketing will be an added advantage.
Have three to five (3-5)years working experience in a fast moving retail environment.
Be willing to travel extensively.
Be exceptional at relationship management and business development with extensive customer interaction.
Have good Microsoft office computer skills especially in Ms Word, Excel and Power point.
Have effective written, oral and presentation skills.
Be able to work under pressure.
Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS.Please note that only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.

Closing date: 24 Feb 2009

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Job Vacancy 9: MARKETING MANAGER- Consumer Electronics
All Business Units - Lagos
The Role: MARKETING MANAGER – CONSUMER ELECTRONICSThe successful candidates will be required to:

Create and implement product and brand development plans.
Plan annual and 5 year budget plan and delivery.
Plan and execute customer insight and sales channel activation.
Coordinate supplier price negotiation and cost control.
Plan, advertise and promote all marketing activities.
Manage all elements of the marketing mix.
The Person: The right candidates must:
Possess a university degree, ideally in a commercial related discipline.
Have a minimum of five (5) years experience in Marketing or Brand Management role, ideally in the electronics or home appliances industry.
Have strong numeric skills.
Possess good Analytical and People management skills.
Be flexible and able to adapt to changing market and business conditions.
Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS
Have excellent computer software application skills.


Closing date: 24 Feb 2009

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Job Vacancy 10: FACTORY MANAGER
HPZ - Lagos

The Role: FACTORY MANAGER

The successful candidate will be required to:

Coordinate all activities required for the manufacture of products with good quality as agreed on plan within approved budget.
Ensure adequate delivery of factory objectives and KPIs.
Prepare factory budget and ensure operational costs are within the approved budget.
Manage, develop and motivate factory teams for adequate role delivery.
Ensure full optimization of all resources.
Ensure proper implementation and strict adherence to safety procedures.
The Person: The right candidate must:
Possess a B.Sc. degree in Mechanical Engineering with at least 10 years working experience in the manufacturing industry.
Have good knowledge of Refrigeration and Air conditioning processes.
Have sound knowledge of manufacturing operations.
Possess the ability for self-motivation and multi-tasking.
Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS.
Have good Microsoft office computer skills
Have effective written, oral and presentation skills.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates would be contacted

Closing date: 24 Feb 2009

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Job Vacancy 11: BUSINESS TO BUSINESS ALES MANAGER
HPZ - Lagos

The Role: Business to Business Sales Manager

The successful candidate will be required to:

Drive & achieve effective growth and increased turnover of TEC products in the institutional sales (Business to Business) channel in the Nigerian market.
Identify, develop and exploit new incremental business/sales opportunities.
Develop accounts, and service them effectively.
Consistently meet or exceed agreed business development targets.
The Person: The right candidate must:
Possess a B.A or B.Sc. Degree with a professional certification
Have between three to five (3-5) years cognate experience in the manufacturing industry, with significant part of that being in the institutional sales.
Be highly resourceful.
Demonstrate experience in selling into new markets with record in acquiring new customers.
Have significant Business Development experience in tangible(s).
Have sound knowledge of the Nigerian business environment.
Posses strong prospecting skills.
Possess the ability to work well as a team member.
Have eye for details with excellent organization and time management skills.
Have experience in using technology to improve business operations.
Have extremely effective written, oral and presentation skills.
Possess a sound understanding of operations of the banking and finance sector.
Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS
Have excellent computer software application skills.


Closing date: 24 Feb 2009

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Job Vacancy 12: TRADE MARKETING MANAGER
HPZ - Lagos
The Job Role: TRADE MARKETING MANAGER
The successful candidate will be required to:

Develop sales strategies that will result in effective sales.
Increase market penetration.
Build business relationships for strategic sales.
Manage the retail sales and customer service arm of the business.
Complete the re-organisation of the sales channels and expansion into other areas.
Conduct Market Intelligence Information Research.
Manage and expand the number of franchised business in all retail outlets.
Take responsibility for the national coordination of sales, recruitment, screening and establishment of franchise business units in identified locations.
The Person: The right candidate must:
Possess a B.Sc. degree in Business Admin- an MBA will be an advantage.
Have between three to five (3-5) years Retail Sales experience in a similar environment to ours.
Be an undying customer advocate.
Be ready to travel extensively.
Possess high level of numeric skills.
Have proof of consistent high sales performance over the years.
Possess a dominant professional personality.
Have excellent interpersonal / customer relations skills.
Be a team leader with excellent communication and presentation skills.
Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS
Have excellent computer software application skills.


Closing date: 24 Feb 2009

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