A Production Company Current Jobs in Nigeria: Recruitment for Utility/Maintenance Engineer, Sales/Marketing Executives

THE ORGANIZATION:

We are a fast growing company engaged in the production of premium ice-cream and high quality extrusion food products, which include wafers and cones. We are indeed the only manufacturer of tee-cream cones and dry mix powder in Nigeria.

Due to phenomenal expansion in our operations, openings now exist for innovative hardworking, result-oriented and experienced individuals to fill the following strategic positions.

JOB TITLE:   Utility/Maintenance Engineer (Ref: UME)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitors the operation and performance of production facilities and equipment to ensure continuous functionality and availability;
• Troubleshoots and repairs production facilities and equipment  (including cooling/freezing facilities);
• Develops and executes preventive/predictive maintenance plans and procedures to optimize availability and reliability of production facilities;
• Collaborates with Production Manager and Factor/ Manager on production planning and scheduling.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Applicants must possess B.Sc., HND or equivalent qualification in Mechanical or Electrical/Electronic Engineering with a minimum of 5 years hands-on production equipment maintenance experience (including plant instrumentation, PLCs, power generation, refrigeration & air-conditioning) preferably within food products industry;
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and effect repairs on electric- and gas- operated facilities, ovens and cold rooms;
• Ability to read and interpret manuals and blueprints;
• Experience in installation of production facilities;
• Nose for details and good interpersonal skills;
• Strong computer skills for using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

POST TITLE:   Sales/Marketing Executives (Ref: SME)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops new business opportunities to grow volume within the region,
• Effectively coordinates guides and supports sales team within assigned market territory,
• Gains a dear understanding of customers’ businesses and requirements,
• Breaks team targets into weekly and daily volumes for each route in the team and regular assessment of progress against sates targets,
• Acts as contact between the company and its existing and potential customers;
• Negotiates the terms of sales agreements and closes sales,
• Develops and maintains a robust database on the market and customers,
• Provides prompt and efficient customer service through sales and delivery of the company’s products to assigned market segment,
• Achieves sales penetration targets by adopting direct selling tactics to generate a large number of customers,
• Develops new routes to grow business volume,
• Records sales and order information, keeps records with Sales & Marketing Manager,
• Prepares periodic (weekly, monthly, quarterly) reports on sales,
• Reviews own performance weekly, aiming to meet or exceed targets,
• Feeds future buying trends back to Management.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Degree (B.sc) qualified in Marketing, Business Studies or related discipline with a minimum of five (5) years,
• Cognate experience in the marketing and sale of consumer products; possession of professional qualification in marketing will constitutive a distinctive advantage,
• Understanding of the company’s products, industry trends and influences;
• Autonomous self-starter with the ability to work as part of a team;
• Ability to develop sales and marketing plans outlining clear goals, sales objective and tactics;
• Strong customer research, planning, organization and execution skills;
• Ability to create and articulate a product vision;
• Identification and understanding of the target customers and the various channels required to reach these customers;
• Experienced in assessing markets, using market research, monitoring competition, and clearly positioning the company’s products in the market;
• Successful track record of accountability exceeding target objectives;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, creative and professional presentation skills;
• Excellent negotiation skills;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Computer literacy with proficiency in the application of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint is mandatory.

SALARY/REMUNERATION: The remuneration package attached to each of the positions is very attractive and competitive.

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

Suitably qualifies individuals (with the requisite work experience) should apply though either of the following methods  on or before  November 29^th, 2011.

Electronic Application Format: To apply for any of the positions above, you should fill out the online application format www.pacehentage.com/applyonline.aspx

POSTAL APPLICATION: Send your handwritten application indicating the position applied for along with detailed resume containing:

• Personal Data:
• Full names,
• Date of Birth,
• Contact Address (not P.O.Box),
• Telephone (GSM),
• Current. Employer,
• Location & Nature of Business,
• Work Experience (state Positions held with Dates, Key responsibilities, and Terminal Pay,
• Names, Addresses of 2 Referees stating relationship to you and photocopies of relevant credentials, quoting the reference number of the position applied for at the top left hand corner of the envelope to:

Human Resources Manager,

P. O. Box 2010,

GPO Marina, Lagos.

NOTE: Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.