Associate Manager, Special Projects at BIC Nigeria

BIC® products are known and appreciated all over the world for their quality, their affordability and ease of use. The ballpoint pen, the pocket lighter, the one-piece shaver are all part of the daily lives of millions of consumers. These products make BIC® one of the best known international brands, present in 3.2 million retail outlets, in more than 160 countries. As we explore the tremendous opportunities ahead, we have a need for dedicated and dynamic employees to help build our team.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Associate Manager, Special Projects

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full time

Job Summary
Ensure industrial relations and performance capability building for the LSNL products and people. Grow LSNL corporate visibility and product hygiene in Nigeria.

Main Responsibilities / Tasks

• Planning and Execution of all LSNL commercial projects to secure growth opportunities
• Participate in governments tender process and win business for LSNL
• Design and formulation of commercial activities to improve product hygiene in Nigeria.
• Annual Plan and Budget on new projects and activities nationwide
• Identify Prominent Risk and pitfalls to avoid in anticounterfeiting activities execution
• Train Sales Team on guidelines to adhere to as regards products hygiene in the value chain
• Establishment of good working relationship with Regulatory and Enforcement Authorities like Standards Organization of Nigeria, Nigeria Customs Services, Nigeria Food and Drug Administration Control.

Key Performance Indicators / Key Figures:

• Eradication of Non-conforming LSNL products
• Number of new projects
• Frequency of orders after-market cleaning projects
• Ensure no regulatory issues for LSNL

Qualifications

• Experience 8 years + Business relation, Sales/Marketing Experience.
• HND or BSc in any Degree.
• Proficient in the use of English language
• Valid driving license

Simple Criteria:

• R – Relevant experience in Industrial Relation and Management.
• R – Relevant experience in Sales and Marketing Management.
• R – Perfect knowledge of Microsoft operating system especially Power-Point & Excel

Complex Criteria:
Professional skills:

• R – Business and results oriented with proven negotiation skills
• R – Able to identify risk and opportunities within the segments
• R – Strategic thinking, rigorous, well organized, and able to work autonomously
• D – Analytic, accurate and quick interpretation of figures

Personal skills:

• R – A self-starter, working under their own initiative… and a completer/finisher
• R – Ability to analyze and provide clear recommendations
• R – Good communication skills (writing & verbal)
• R – Build strong relationships with both key external and internal customers
• R – Energy and passion for achievement of own commitments and delivering company objectives
• D – Able to influence and persuade others to take a specific course of action

Previous / Professional Experience:

• Relevant experience in external relations, corporate affairs and business development functions.

Remuneration
BIC offers a competitive salary, health insurance and 401,000. Successful candidates are required to pass a drug test and undergo a security check.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.