Career At MTN Nigeria
Our Company, MTN Nigeria, a leader in telecommunications in Nigeria, and a part of a diverse community in Africa and the Middle East, our brand is instantly recognisable.
Our Company, MTN Nigeria, a leader in telecommunications in Nigeria, and a part of a diverse community in Africa and the Middle East, our brand is instantly recognisable.
MTN Nigeria is recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Trade Marketing Consultant
Locations: Minna, Okene, Lokoja, Kontagora
Slot: 4
Job Description
Build relationship between lower and upper levels (i.e. between Authorize distributors and sub dealers), Support Trade partners and Sub dealers and link subs, retailers etc to Trade Partners and help nurture the relationship
Ensure call cycle time of 8-10 visit a day per territory or as business requires
Identify, classify and support all players in channels of distribution and ensure weekly / monthly database update
Ensure MTN product availability in channel is >95% at all times and provide weekly product availability report of all visited outlets during call cycles
Ensure information from Distributor Account Executive on Trade Partners product distribution is confirmed and relevant Sub Dealers followed up and provide weekly / monthly report
Resolve all issues/queries with regards to activations, products and promotions
Direct all channel participants to MTN identified growth area within your territory
Establish consistent channel standards including branding as per channel recommendation.
Increase brand awareness – Signage, POS distribution and target 65% visibility in the channel of distribution (Trade marketing team will measure)
Support all identified outlets with 100% merchandizing as appropriate and defined.
Manage stock in channel and provide appropriate reports as follows;
Direct outlets with stock challenges to identified Trade Partners to ensure there is no stock out within assigned territories
Obtain list of SIM distribution by Trade Partners from Distributor Account Executives on an ongoing basis and report weekly
Obtain and record info on stocking from ALL visited outlets in territory (where from, when, price, where to & why still pending >30days) and report weekly / monthly.
Advice RSMs if there is need for focused activity in territory to help move stock – As appropriate
Provide training on site to Increase product knowledge
Ensure MTN product availability in channel is >95% at all times and provide weekly product availability report of all visited outlets during call cycles
Job Condition
Tool of trade vehicle provided
May be required to work extended hours / weekends
Work is carried out mostly in the field
A valid drivers license (Extensive local travel)
Experience
4 years working experience which includes:
2 years Sales & Marketing experience in a fast moving consumer goods (FCMG) environment
Training
Basic GSM
Basic Telecommunication Fundamentals
Merchandising Training
Selling
In-depth Handset training
Customer care
Coaching for results
Minimum qualification
BSc
Application Closing Date
3rd December, 2014
How to Apply
3rd December, 2014
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
