U-Connect is recruiting the following positions for an FMCG company in Kaduna

PRE-SELLER

The Pre-Seller shall be assigned to work with a distributor of FMCG Products operating as Managed Distribution Partner (MDP) or Open Market Operator (OMO). The Pre-Seller shall work with the MDP in the assigned commercial territory and shall cover assigned retail outlets attached to the MDP carrying out the assigned duties for each role.

In addition to covering the assigned retail outlets, the Pre-Seller shall also effectively solicit for and open new retail accounts for the sale of the Products within the territory.

The Pre-Sellers shall work from 7:30a.m to 5.00pm with a one (1) hour break for lunch each day

At the end of the day, the Pre-Seller shall complete a synchronization of their Sales Automation Device for all activities information to be uploaded into NBC’s servers.

The Pre-Sellers are expected to generate orders and to perform basic in outlet execution tasks as shall be trained by NBC for the assigned retail outlets as per call schedule communicated.

MERCHANDISERS

Each Merchandiser shall be assigned to work with a distributor of FMCG Products operating as Managed Distribution Partner (MDP). The Merchandiser shall work with the MDP in the assigned commercial territory and shall cover assigned retail outlets attached to the MDP carrying out the assigned duties for each role.

In addition to covering the assigned retail outlets, the Merchandiser shall also effectively solicit for and open new retail accounts for the sale of the Products within the territory.

At the end of the day, the Merchandiser shall complete a synchronization of their Automated Sales Device for all activities information to be uploaded into company's servers.

The Merchandisers are expected to perform basic in outlet execution tasks as shall be trained by NBC for the assigned retail outlets as per call schedule communicated.

FIELD SURVEYOR

Each Surveyor shall be assigned to work with a Supervisor and a Coordinator and shall validate assigned numbers of retail outlets on the map assigned.

In addition to the assigned retail outlets, the Surveyor shall also effectively solicit for and create new retail accounts base on the segmentation criteria during the survey within the territory.

At the close of work each day, each Surveyor shall submit a daily summary report on the activities for the day to his Supervisor and Coordinator for review.

The Supervisors shall be responsible for mapping out the strategic territory map to ensure effective and accurate retail outlets validation.



FIELD DATA SURVEYOR

Job Objectives: Visiting the outlets to authenticate and validate details on the data documented on the AC NIELSEN’S Master list; and recruiting new outlets not found on AC Nielsen master data list but discovered in field.

Job Responsibilities: Liaison & Relationship Management – ensure good interpersonal skills while interacting with all retail customers during the process of data validation.

• Tracking outlets through the usage of Maps and validation of all outlets on the master-list.
• Timely communication of activities through detailed reports on daily, weekly and monthly basis to supervisors.
• Use the electronic devices provided by the company with due care for the purpose agreed and ensure the safety of the devices from loss or damage.
• Supports the team members in achieving success.

FIELD DATA SUPERVISORS

Job Objectives: Supervision of the surveyors to ensure they have adequate resources are available to validate the details on the data documented on the AC Nelson’s Master list.

Job Responsibilities: Liaison & Relationship Management – ensure good interpersonal skill while interacting with all retail customers during the process of data validation.

• Reporting all field setbacks to authorities in charge immediately and ensuring prompt response and resolution to all field challenges.
• Scheduling of zones and subzones based on the mapping assigned to surveyors.
• Timely communication of activities through detailed reports on a daily, weekly and monthly basis to supervisors.
• Supports the team members in achieving success.

FIELD DATA AUDITOR

Job Objectives: Auditing of the validated outlets submitted by surveyors based on the AC Nelson’s Master list.

Job Responsibilities: Liaison & Relationship Management – ensure good interpersonal skills while interacting with all retail customers during the process of data validation;

• reporting all field setbacks to authorities in charge immediately and ensuring prompt response and resolution to all field challenges.
• Audit checks on all outlets visited by the surveyors
• Timely communication of activities through detailed reports on a daily, weekly and monthly basis to project manager on Field findings.
• Supports the team members in achieving success.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALL THE POSITIONS

HND/B.SC Minimum of Lower division
Two years work experience in an FMCG organisation
Good knowledge of map reading and geo positioning.
Process oriented mind set.
Ability to work independently with little supervision.
Network analysis
Strong computer skills in MS office programs, particularly Excel.
Good problem-solving skill.

Interested and qualified candidates should apply via this link https://forms.gle/TBKmehJaBDk7JfHb6

Kindly be informed that you can only apply for one position and only qualified candidates with proven experience in FMCG would be contacted.