Job Openings at Frutta Foods and Services Nigeria Limited

Frutta Foods and Services Nigeria Limited, since its incorporation in 2003, is committed to the manufacture of wide range of fruit juices and drinks. Our operational processes conform to international and Nigeria standards delights our consumers’ expectations. We use the finest raw material from around the globe to blend our juices and drinks using the most advanced safe technologies under hygienic conditions.

Passionate for the taste of delicious fruits? Blended using the finest fruit concentrates and filled in gable top packaging using hot fill process, Frutta Juice offers you the benefits of natural nutrients and the great taste of fruits. It is available in five variants, in two different sizes 1L and 250 mL.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Trade Marketing Manager

Job Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Marketing Execution Lead - supports the sales team in ensuring all trade marketing activities/campaign are executed, hereby resulting in positive growth impact on volume target.
• Engaging customers to give information or advice about the company's products or services

Responsibilities

• Maintain look of Success in outlets• Execution of operationalized brand initiatives for the channel
• Design and execution of FC & IC customer’s tailor-made activation plans• Managing tailor-made customer projects for consumer impact.
• Step change standard of execution/activation of marketing campaigns/activities, shopper promotions, PICOS across Key Account & General Trade FC/IC channels.
• Ensure the successful and timely implementation of all Trade Marketing end-to-end activities in respective channels (promotions, branding, product launches, sampling, festivals, incentive programs, etc.) with the help of the Sales & Merchandising team, external agencies and suppliers.
• Ensure the prompt execution of marketing-related deliverables.
• Develop, supervise and improve procedures to link entire marketing activities with sales team activities.
• Draft post-activity summary reports evaluating the activity and concluding 'best practises' as well as learnings and improvement.
• Conduct regular trade visits across all channels to monitor implementation standards and ensure all items in the market are displayed properly, planograms are applied and must Stock-List is followed as instructed.
• Ensure regional adaptation of trade and system marketing activities, programs and campaigns.
• Ensure budgetary control and support optimal DME spend versus ROI, as well as measure activity performance against plan in assigned region.
• Participate in JBPs & develop marketing activation calendars for customers.
• Coordinate with sales team on the implementation of the regional TM activities B2S and keep internal stakeholders aligned on activity calendar to ensure smooth implementation.
• Work closely with sales managers and customers to create targeted programs.
• Initiate customer engagement to ensure excellent service standards, respond efficiently to customer inquiries and maintain high customer satisfaction.
• Any other related activities assigned by your line manager.

Requirements

• At 3 years of experience in Trade marketing or frontline
• Customer Focus.
• Good knowledge of industry and competition.
• Good knowledge of beverage products and brands, trade marketing (shopper, customer, channel) skills
• Strong understanding of in-store performance drivers
• Strong knowledge of merchandising and POP materials specification
• Timely initiation of materials.
• Market intelligence.
• Data analysis & KBI reporting capability
• On time execution as per SLA and quality of activation.
• Timely update and report of activation projects.
• Timely response to customer enquiry on information about the company's products and services.
• Customer feedback survey.

Application Closing Date: 20th October, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@fruttafoods.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.

2.) Quality Control, Safety and Environment Manager

Job Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The Quality, Safety, and Environment Manager is responsible for overseeing the quality, health, safety, and environmental management systems within the production facility.
• The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with government regulations, manage daily production scheduling, supervise team activities, and ensures optimal utilization of raw and packing materials.

Responsibilities

• The ideal candidate will perform the following responsibilities:
• Develop, implement, and monitor quality, health, safety, and environmental policies to ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., NAFDAC, SON, CPC).
• Facilitate staff training on quality, safety, and environmental standards.
• Oversee production execution, report activities, and monitor metrics to improve efficiency.
• Ensure optimal raw and packing material utilization to minimize waste and maximize yield.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to maintain safety and quality standards.
• Manage daily production shift schedules and supervise the production team to ensure high performance and timely execution of operations.
• Supervise water treatment and syrup mixing operations, ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Quality Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in quality, safety, and environmental management within a production environment, with at least 3-5 years in a managerial role.

Skills:

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent understanding of quality, health, safety, and environmental regulations
• Proficient in data analysis and reporting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Proactive and problem-solving mindset.

Application Closing Date: 20th October, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@fruttafoods.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.

3.) Head, Internal Audit & Control (Manufacturing)

Job Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are hiring a Head, Internal Audit & Control. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in safeguarding our assets, ensuring compliance with regulations, and identifying areas for process improvement.
• The candidate will work collaboratively with various departments to assess internal controls, conduct audits, and implement risk management strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive internal control framework aligned with best practices and relevant Nigerian regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify potential control weaknesses and areas for improvement.
• Perform internal audits across various departments, including production, purchasing, inventory management, sales, and finance.
• Assist with the development and implementation of fraud prevention strategies.
• Maintain awareness of relevant industry standards, accounting principles, and
• Nigerian regulations.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of existing controls and identify control gaps.
• Document audit findings, prepare detailed reports with recommendations for improvement, and present them to management.
• Monitor the implementation of corrective actions and track progress toward achieving control objectives.
• Maintain confidentiality of all sensitive information and audit findings.
• Collaborate with external auditors to ensure a smooth and efficient audit process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• Min 5 years of internal control and audit in a manufacturing industry.
• SAP Experience
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in internal audit, risk management, or a related field within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in the use of SAP
• Professional certification ICAN, ACA, CISA
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, and audit procedures in manufacturing industry.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Salary
Negotiable

Application Closing Date: 27th September, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: recruitment@primera-africa.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.

4.) Area Sales Manager

Job Locations: Ibadan - Oyo, Port Harcourt - Rivers, Aba - Abia, Owerri - Imo and Benin - Edo
Job type: Full Time
Department: Sales and Marketing
Reports to: Regional Sales Director

Job Summary

• A key contributor to the business transformation and success of the business strategic sales plan with an effective regional sales force; demonstrating industry leadership in driving and achieving revenue, coverage, distribution, pricing, market share and brand building expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Achieve set sales target of customers in dedicated channels and ensure achievement of targets in the focus channels i.e. Open markets, Bukas, HoReCa, Education (schools with boarding facilities), institutions with catering facilities etc.
• Recruit agreed number of Distributors as well as supervise all DB’s operators (Van Sales Reps) and attendants to ensure productivity and visibility.
• Support the Regional Sales Managers by providing feedback on customer stock requirements and usage/depletion.
• Conduct field coaching and trade visits with third party sales force in the channels to ensure flawless execution of our field sales plans.
• Drive coverage in dedicated channels - Open markets, Bukas, HoReCa, Education (Schools with boarding facilities) and institutions with catering facilities.
• Implement Channel promotional activities for all Frutta points of consumption and ensure prompt and accurate reporting.
• Participate in the Branch Weekly Operations Review, track channel and distributor performance, with clear analysis on sell-out activities and impact on branch performance.

Job Requirements

• Candidates should possess a B.Sc. Degree or HND in any discipline.
• Relevant certifications and training are an added advantage.

Work Experience:

• Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in Field Sales Management, Open Market, in a Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) environment.
• Excellent communications, negotiation, people management skills.
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills.

Technical requirements:

• In-depth knowledge of Region and Nigeria markets for Juice and Beverages Product.
• Knowledge of Business strategy development, Distributor Management, Regional Operations, Retail, Open Market, Key Accounts, etc.
• Demand forecasting and business development.
• Good knowledge of channel structure and opportunities.

Person Specification:

• Building Collaborative and Healthy Relationships - Amiable enough to easily build productive working relationships with co-worker, clients and resources whilst valuing people of different backgrounds, cultures and demographics.
• Communication - Expresses ideas clearly and concisely; passing information (written and orally) to stakeholders appropriately.
• Self – Leadership and Accountability - Ability to take ownership and work with little supervision.
• Very keen on hygiene.

Required Skills & Behavioural Competencies:

• Product and Industry knowledge
• Competitor insights
• Business Transformation and Change Advocate
• Leadership Skills
• Commercial Acumen
• Strategic Thinker
• Analytical Skills
• Resilient
• Customer Management
• Negotiation Skills
• Selling skills
• Channel Strategy
• Exceptional Presentation & Communication Skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• An understanding of evolving business needs.
• Revenue Growth
• Coach, lead, motivates and inspires subordinates to achieve results.
• Lead by example.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and commissions.
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Be part of a growing and innovative Fintech company.

Application Closing Date: 20th October, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: recruitment@fruttafoods.com using the Job Position and Location as the subject of the mail.