Job Description

Nutrition Advisor (Multiple Locations)

Company: Nestlé Nigeria Plc.

Location: Across Nigeria
Position Type: One-Year Contract
Minimum Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma in Nutrition/Dietetics or other Food-related Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Medical Sciences, or science courses.

Minimum Relevant Work Experience: 0 - 2 years of experience

Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage company in the world. At our very core, we are a human company driven by our purpose to improve the quality of life and contribute to a healthier future.

Nestlé Nigeria is currently looking to hire Nutrition Advisors across multiple locations. S/he would assist in providing factual and scientific information on infant nutrition to Health Care Professionals (HCPs) in assigned territories based on identified needs, within the limits of the WHO/local and organizational codes.

A day in the life of a Nutrition Advisor:

Business Development:

• Acting as a reliable source of information for infant products.
• Seeking and building strategic relations with Key HCPs.
• Identifying opportunities to ensure satisfaction of service levels based on need.
• Recommending investments and planning of activities for potential HCPs.

Issue Management/Problem Solving:

• Identifying issues preventing high performance in the territory and proffering relevant solutions.
• Monitoring of progress made, while working to implement and modify strategies to achieve objectives.
• Assisting with the implementation of the WHO Management System.

Territory Management:

• Recruiting and maintaining an updated HCP contact list, monitoring agreed call frequency, thus ensuring efficiency of coverage.
• Planning and executing coverage by means of maintaining cycle detailing and all other marketing strategies set by Management.
• Conducting regular trade checks to ensure WHO/local code compliance, product availability, market hygiene and completeness of product range, reporting competitive activities, stock levels and prices.

What Makes You Successful:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or Higher National Diploma in either Nutrition/Dietetics or other Food-related Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Medical Sciences, or science courses.
• 0 - 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Good knowledge and appreciation of the WHO/local code.
• Good relation-building/stakeholder-management skills and a great deal of professionalism in relating with expecting mothers.
• Quick learning agility and assimilation of nutrition standards and relevant products.
• Good time management and planning/organizational skills.
• Effective communication and decision-making skills.
• Leadership/Influence and good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to be proactive and creative/take initiative.
• Adaptability/flexibility.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.

How do I apply?

Apply by clicking on the “Apply now” button, follow the steps and attach a copy of your CV. We would be considering applicants as they apply, so please do not delay in submitting your application. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Nestlé is an equal opportunity employer, seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, ethnicity, colour, gender, age, religion, nationality, disability or perceived disability, medical condition, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law.