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 recognizable. It is through our compelling brand that we are able to attract the right talents who we carefully nurture by continuously improving our employment offerings even beyond reward and recognition.

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
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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