Territorial Distribution Officer (TDO) at Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN) Abuja

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Job Title: Territorial Distribution Officer (TDO)
Organisation: Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN)
Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

Deadline: 31st Dec, 2025

The Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN) is seeking a results-driven Territorial Distribution Officer (TDO) to manage and expand the distribution of Scriptures and related materials within the Abuja territory. This role is responsible for planning, forecasting, and executing territory-wide distribution and marketing activities in line with BSN’s strategic objectives. The ideal candidate will strengthen customer relationships, improve market coverage, and ensure efficient inventory and distribution management.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, forecast, and implement territory-specific marketing and distribution programmes that support effective stock movement and optimal warehouse space usage
• Identify the Scripture and product needs of existing and prospective customers, and strategically position BSN products to meet market demand
• Expand and manage a broad customer base by developing new markets and strengthening distribution channels
• Build and sustain strong customer relationships through regular outlet visits, phone engagements, and organised customer service forums
• Ensure effective inventory control and proper management of Scripture stock within the territory
• Support the Distribution Manager with product development initiatives, market research, and related distribution activities
• Maintain accurate monthly and annual records of brand performance and customer activity within the territory
• Prepare and submit regular performance and territory reports to support management decision-making
• Develop an annual territorial distribution plan by product brand for integration into BSN’s corporate distribution strategy

Required Competencies & Skills

Core Skills

• Strong planning, forecasting, and analytical skills
• Sales, marketing, and market development expertise
• Product positioning and customer relationship management skills
• Computer literacy with the ability to use reporting and accounting tools
• Sound numerical and data analysis skills

Knowledge

• Good understanding of the Nigerian Bible market and customer diversity
• Working knowledge of Sage 50 and/or QuickBooks
• Strong familiarity with Abuja road networks and surrounding areas

Abilities

• Effectively manage end-to-end distribution chains
• Contribute to local, regional, and global marketing development initiatives
• Sustain profitable and long-term customer relationships
• Apply marketing mix strategies to drive distribution growth
• Speak Hausa fluently to engage effectively with customers in the region

Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence performance across assigned areas
• High level of integrity, transparency, and accountability
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and self-motivated
• Creative and innovative mindset with the ability to adapt to market changes
• Goal-driven team player with a strong sense of responsibility and dedication
• Commitment to ethical standards and the mission and values of the Bible Society of Nigeria

Why Join BSN?

• Opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organisation with national impact
• Dynamic role combining strategy, field operations, and relationship management
• Platform to grow leadership, distribution, and market development expertise

Qualified candidates who meet the above criteria are encouraged to apply.