February 9, 2011

LATEST SALES, MARKETING EXECUTIVES & MANAGERS – MAY AND BARKERS CAREERS 2011

JOB REF: OS/02/SM
JOB TITLE: SALES MANAGER
DEPARTMENT: Foods Sales & Marketing
LOCATION: Nigeria, Nigeria
SALARY RANGE: NOT FOUND!
JOB TYPE: Permanent Full-Time

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Reporting to the Head, Business Operations, and the incumbent will be expected to coordinate, drive and provide leadership for the sales force to achieve the sales objective. Applicants must have hands-on experience in the sales of FMCG goods / Pharmaceutical products and be driven by a strong desire to achieve results. Applicants must possess HND/BSc in Marketing or related disciple with at least three (3) years relevant sales experience and proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel. The incumbent must also possess excellent interpersonal, communication and persuasive skills with the ability to interact effectively with a variety of people at all levels and organizations.

JOB REF: CPD/02/BDM
JOB TITLE: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
DEPARTMENT: General Management
LOCATION: Nigeria, Nigeria
SALARY RANGE: Not Found!
JOB TYPE: Permanent Full-Time

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The successful candidate will be expected to continuously scan the business environment and identify business opportunities through gathering and analysis of information on consumer trends, competition and the marketplace. The business development manager should be a strong negotiator. Applicants must have hands-on experience in business development and be driven by a strong desire to achieve results. Candidates should possess a B.Sc in a science related field with at least five (5) years relevant experience and proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

JOB REF: FD/02/QAM
JOB TITLE: QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER
DEPARTMENT: Quality Operations
LOCATION: Nigeria, Nigeria
SALARY RANGE: Not Found!
JOB TYPE: Permanent Full-Time

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The incumbent will be expected to ensure that products are manufactured to meet food safety standards in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and company quality standards, implement QA systems related to receiving of raw and packaging materials as well as QA systems related to finished goods. He / She will also review progress and work collaboratively to achieve objectives regarding food safety, compliance to company quality requirements and plant-specific quality improvement plans and facilitate technical development through quality and risk assessment tools to strengthen and improve quality planning. Candidates should possess HND / B.Sc in Food technology or a related field, minimum of 5 years experience in the FMCG industry, sound knowledge of HACCP and GMP’s, experience in High Risk Manufacturing will be an advantage

JOB REF: FD/02/R&D
Job Title: RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
DEPARTMENT: Quality Operations
LOCATION: Nigeria, Nigeria
SALARY RANGE: Not Found!
JOB TYPE: Permanent Full-Time

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Reporting to the Quality Operations Manager, the incumbent will be expected to provide rheological and microbiological data in raw materials, in process and finished products. Candidates are expected to possess B.SC/M.SC Food Science & Technology, membership of NIFST. The successful candidate must be organized, reliable and resourceful with good interpersonal/problem solving skills and exceptional degree of sustained creativity. He / She should also possess 5yrs cognate R&D experience in Food & Allied Industry, research institute or academia and have a working knowledge of HACCP.

JOB REF: OS/02/SP
JOB TITLE: SALES REPRESENTATIVES
DEPARTMENT: Foods Sales & Marketing
LOCATION: Nigeria, Nigeria
SALARY RANGE: Not Found!
JOB TYPE: Permanent Full-Time

Job description:
The preferred applicants must possess a minimum of OND with at least two (2) years relevant experience in sales of pharmaceutical or FMCG products and be between 22 – 28 years. They will be expected to provide sales & marketing support to distributors to achieve agreed sales targets. Candidates must also possess good interpersonal, communication and persuasive skills with the ability to interact effectively with a variety of people at all levels.

METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested candidates should upload their CV not later than 9th February, 2011 the date of this publication on our websites www.may-baker.com via the careers link or email CV’S to careers@may-baker.com

Job Vacancy for Lawyers in Nigeria

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacancies in our Abuja office:

LAWYER
QUALIFICATIONS: LLB, BK
Applicants must be very qualified with NOT less than 10 years post-qualification experience in the Nigeria Bar, must possess not lower than a 2nd class upper division, must be of impeachable professional standing and must have worked in a reputable law firm.



Applicants Must Exhibit:
Understanding of substantive and procedure law / litigation
Strong analytical skills
Superior oral and written communication skills
Ability to prioritize and plan work activities and work quickly and accurately with minimal direction
Exceptional organizational skills plus keen attention to detail and the ability to multi-task
Ability to work independently with business and legal clients from many countries
Ability to effectively communicate with and influence clients at all levels of the organization, including senior management
Ability to find practical solutions to business challenges
Strong work ethics

METHOD OF APPLICATION
Qualified candidates should send in their recent passport size photograph, copies of relevant certificate s, application letter and resume to:
The Advertiser
P.O. Box 12267, Garki-Abuja
Or: jobs_gold@yahoo.com
Application Deadline: February 17, 2011.

February 7, 2011

Golden Shipping Company Nigeria Limited: Vacancy for Shipping Operations Manager

Golden Shipping Company Nigeria Limited (GSC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc, was incorporated on 21st September 1992 as a private limited liability company and commenced business on 1st April 1995. The company was set up to support the growing business of Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc and complement the services of Southern Star Shipping Company (Nigeria) Limited. Its principal activities include the business of clearing and forwarding agents and shipping agents.

We are recruiting for Shipping Operations Managers
Job Title: Shipping Operations Managers (Ref. SOP 11)



The Job

Reports to the Deputy Managing Director. Performs and deals with day to day operations in an efficient and timely manner, minimizing operational costs and controlling vessel efficiency to ensure that the overall performance is in line with the company’s expectations. Ensures discharge sequence is in line with IMO (International Maritime Organisation) rules and regulations; coordinate ship surveys and reports appropriately.

Qualification:
To be shortlisted for this role, you should be a Class 1 Master Mariner Certificate of competency holder and have shore based experience in operational management position of not less than 7 years.
Person

Must have a good knowledge of port and shipping operations, be conversant with vessels inward and outward clearance with relevant maritime agencies in Nigeria. Must be a good team player and have good interpersonal and leadership skills.

Method of Application:

Visit www.dragnetnigeria.com/fmnplc and apply on or before February 18, 2011
Please note that only applications via this link will be considered

DIAGEO HOT JOB & CAREERS IN NIGERIA

EXTERNAL JOB TITLE: Brand Assurance ManagerAUTO REQ ID: 25632BR

FUNCTION: Various
TYPE OF JOB: Full Time
COUNTRY: Nigeria
Job Title: Brand Assurance Manager
LEVEL: L4
REPORTS TO: GM Spirits

CONTEXT/SCOPE:
It is recognized that there is an increasing threat posed by counterfeit activity (and illicit alcohol) to the growth ambitions of our brands in Africa, and urgent action is required. The focus of the role will be to ensure that we understand the issue and mitigate it.

Brand Assurance Manager will have responsibility to run the total Anti-Counterfeit (AC) programme and deliver what has been agreed.

PURPOSE OF ROLE:
The role of AC unit is to protect both our consumers and brands by identifying those involved in the production, movement and sale of counterfeit Diageo products, both beer and spirits, and in bringing such operations to an end with the closure of production sites/ arrest of illegal operators.

DIMENSIONS:
FINANCIAL
The Brand Assurance Manager oversees an operation that must secure the integrity of millions of Sterling worth of stock and protect/recover GN assets and fiscal property against the risk of fraud, faking and misappropriation.

MARKET COMPLEXITY
Key task is to assess, investigate and reduce counterfeiting incidence. Illicit and counterfeit trade participants are engaged in a multi-million sterling industry, which is by its very nature complex, secret and highly profitable. There are many challenges in the identification of those involved in the manufacture, shipping, distribution, sale etc. of unauthorised products, determining proof of involvement with suitable evidence, and ensuring effective legal action is taken.
The unauthorised trade in well-known brands is a cause of increasing concern for manufacturers (e.g. pharmaceutical, sportswear, and automotive parts).This presents a challenge in securing focus from the relevant authorities. Industry allegiances are therefore necessary.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS
Close contact with the Head of Security and Corporate Relations Director.
Close interface with heads of departments in Guinness Nigeria especially in Quality.
Close contact with the Security, Finance, Sales, Procurement, Corporate Relations and the Customer Services Teams.
Close contact with local Enforcement authorities, Brand Protection, Standards and other government agencies.
AC Heads of other international and large local companies within the country.
Close contact with senior Management of AC units cross-border.

TOP 3-5 ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Engage the AC’s leadership team and take responsibility for delivery of market AC mitigation plan
Conduct/manage investigations into suspected counterfeiting incidences and liaise with relevant law enforcement agencies where appropriate
Identify suitable operational opportunities for further financial investigation including civil action procedures and exploitation of Intellectual Property laws.
Manage and direct intelligence programmes and investigations ensuring that targets are rigorously profiled and subsequent intelligence is exploitable within the appropriate local legal framework

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Be a mature individual, with a minimum of 5 years experience in security or anti-counterfeiting management.
Must have at least a 1st degree. A law enforcement background is desirable.
An in-depth understanding of the issues surrounding counterfeiting
Possess good communication skills in English, which he is able to exercise at all levels.
Possess commercial & analytical skills.
Understands the nature of Human Intelligence gathering techniques.
Ability to deal credibly, and professionally, with Diageo Managers, government officials, lawyers and outside investigators.

Barriers to Success in Role:
Inability to plan strategically.
Loss of personal integrity
Inability to properly identify risks, and plan mitigation steps.
Absence of networking and external engagement capability.

FLEXIBLE WORKING OPTIONS:
Fully mobile and available on a 24-hour basis to respond to crisis situations.

TO APPLY
Visit https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home.asp?partnerid=11729&siteid=208
Click on Search openings ”Got ot key word’ (Box 5) and enter the Ref No 25632BR
Click ‘Search’
Click View Job(s)’ to read the detailed job profile

Please not that the closing date for submission of application is 10th February 2011.