Job Vacancies at Rite Foods Limited

Job Purpose

• The Territory Sales Manager will play a key role in connecting the company’s sausage products with the right consumers. You will be responsible for driving sales growth, market penetration, and brand visibility within assigned territory by effectively managing relationships with distributors and trade partners, while ensuring achievement of volume, revenue, and distribution targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute territory sales plans to achieve monthly and annual sales targets.
• Drive numeric and weighted distribution for sausage product portfolio across general and modern trade channels.
• Identify new business opportunities and expand customer base within the territory.
• Ensure optimal stock availability and inventory rotation at distributor and outlet levels.
• Ensure effective coverage of retail outlets through field sales representatives.
• Implement promotional campaigns and in-store activations to increase brand visibility.
• Track KPIs such as volume, revenue, distribution reach, call productivity, and outlet coverage.
• Provide market intelligence and feedback to management.
• Build strong relationships with distributors, wholesalers, retailers, and key decision-makers.

Qualification

• First Degree or its equivalent in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales or other relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience on similar role in a bakery FMCG environment is required.
• Required Skills & Competencies
• Sales planning and execution
• Negotiation and relationship management
• Territory and distributor management
• Data-driven decision-making
• Leadership and coaching
• Knowledge of cold-chain or perishable product handling (added advantage)

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Job Purpose

• The Zonal Sales Manager (Beverage) will be responsible for driving sales performance, distribution expansion, and market share growth for the company’s beverage portfolio within the assigned zone. The role requires strategic leadership of territory sales teams, effective distributor management, and execution of sales and trade marketing initiatives to achieve volume, revenue, and profitability targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement zonal sales strategies to achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets.
• Drive volume growth and numeric distribution across general and modern trade channels.
• Ensure effective distributor management, including stock availability, credit control, and inventory rotation.
• Monitor and improve key performance indicators (KPIs) such as volume, revenue, distribution reach, strike rate, and call productivity.
• Execute promotional campaigns, trade activations, and market penetration initiatives.
• Identify new business opportunities and expansion areas within the zone.
• Lead, coach, and monitor field sales representatives within the zone.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, pricing strategy, and route-to-market standards.

Qualification

• First Degree or its equivalent in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, or other relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in FMCG sales, with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory or zonal leadership role within the beverage industry.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strategic sales planning and execution
• Leadership and team management
• Distributor and channel management
• Strong analytical and reporting skills
• Negotiation and stakeholder management
• Trade marketing execution
• Strong understanding of route-to-market strategies

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Job Purpose

• The Sales Representative (Beverage) will be responsible for driving sales execution, product availability, and brand visibility for the company’s beverage portfolio within assigned routes. The role focuses on achieving daily and monthly sales targets, ensuring effective outlet coverage, and building strong relationships with retailers and distributors to support market penetration and revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute daily sales activities and route plans to achieve volume and revenue targets.
• Ensure numeric distribution and availability of beverage products across assigned outlets.
• Visit and service retail outlets consistently, ensuring proper product placement and visibility.
• Take accurate orders, follow up on deliveries, and support effective stock rotation at outlet level.
• Implement in-store promotions, merchandising standards, and visibility initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with retailers, wholesalers, and trade partners.
• Monitor competitor activities, pricing, and market trends, and provide feedback to supervisors.
• Ensure timely collection of market data and accurate sales reporting.
• Adhere to company policies, pricing guidelines, and route-to-market standards.

Qualification

• First Degree or its equivalent in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in FMCG sales, preferably within the beverage industry.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong selling and negotiation skills
• Customer relationship management
• Route and territory management
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic data recording and reporting skills
• Understanding of FMCG sales operations

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Job Purpose

• The Human Resource Business Partner (Commercial) will serve as a strategic partner to the commercial function, providing end-to-end HR support to drive business performance. The role will align HR strategies with commercial objectives, support talent management, workforce planning, performance management, employee engagement, and ensure effective implementation of HR policies and processes within the assigned business unit.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Commercial leadership to develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business goals.
• Provide guidance on workforce planning, talent acquisition, and succession planning.
• Drive performance management processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, and improvement plans.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and foster a high-performance culture.
• Provide advisory support on employee relations, disciplinary matters, and conflict resolution.
• Monitor manpower metrics and HR analytics to inform business decisions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, labor laws, and regulatory requirements.
• Support organizational change initiatives within the Commercial function.
• Collaborate with Centers of Excellence to implement HR programs and interventions effectively.

Qualification

• First Degree or its equivalent in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or related discipline.
• Professional HR certification (e.g., CIPM, SHRM, HRCI) is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5–7 years’ progressive HR experience, with at least 2–3 years in a Business Partner role supporting Commercial or Sales functions.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strategic thinking and business acumen
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Employee relations and conflict resolution
• Performance management expertise
• HR analytics and data-driven decision-making
• Knowledge of Nigerian labor laws and HR best practices
• Change management and organizational development

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Job Purpose

• The Assistant Manager, Internal Audit will support the planning, execution, and reporting of internal audit engagements to ensure effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes across the organization. The role is responsible for identifying control gaps, assessing operational and financial risks, and recommending improvements to enhance compliance, efficiency, and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and executing the annual internal audit plan based on risk assessment.
• Conduct financial, operational, and compliance audits across business units.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and risk management processes.
• Identify control weaknesses and provide practical recommendations for remediation.
• Prepare detailed audit reports highlighting findings, risk exposure, and corrective actions.
• Monitor and follow up on implementation of agreed audit recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Support investigations into suspected fraud, irregularities, or policy violations where required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of audit methodologies and tools.

Qualification

• First Degree or its equivalent in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related discipline.
• Professional certification such as ACA, ACCA, CIA, or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in internal audit, external audit, or risk management, preferably within an FMCG or manufacturing environment.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks and risk management principles
• Financial analysis and audit reporting skills
• Attention to detail and analytical thinking
• Knowledge of IFRS and regulatory compliance standards
• High level of integrity and ethical standards
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and audit tools

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Job Purpose

• The Automation Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and optimizing automated systems and control processes within the manufacturing environment. The role ensures improved operational efficiency, equipment reliability, reduced downtime, and compliance with safety and quality standards through effective automation solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, program, and maintain PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems for production lines and utilities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve automation and control system faults to minimize downtime.
• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on automated equipment and instrumentation systems.
• Optimize control processes to improve productivity, efficiency, and product quality.
• Support installation, commissioning, and validation of new automation equipment and upgrades.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to enhance plant performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements in all automation activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation for control systems, wiring diagrams, and process changes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and digital transformation projects.

Qualification

• First Degree or its equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years relevant experience in process automation, preferably in a manufacturing / production environment.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of PLC programming
• Experience with Krones, Sidel, KHS, SCADA and HMI systems.
• Understanding of industrial instrumentation and control systems.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of electrical drawings and schematics.
• Project management and coordination skills.
• Strong analytical and technical documentation skills.