Territorial Distribution Officer (TDO) at The Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN) Lagos
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The Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN) is seeking a results-driven Territorial Distribution Officer to oversee and strengthen scripture distribution within the Lagos territory. The role focuses on planning, forecasting, market development, customer relationship management, and inventory optimisation, in alignment with BSN’s strategic and operational goals.
Job Title: Territorial Distribution Officer (TDO)
Organisation: Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN)
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Deadline: 31st of December, 2025
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and manage all distribution activities within the assigned territory
- Forecast and plan the distribution of scriptures and related materials to ensure steady market availability and optimal warehouse utilisation
- Design and implement marketing and distribution programmes that drive sales and improve stock movement
- Identify current and future market needs and strategically position products to meet demand
- Expand the customer base by developing new markets and distribution channels
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships through regular visits, calls, and structured engagement forums
- Ensure effective inventory management and accurate handling of scripture stock
- Support the Distribution Manager in product development, market research, and related initiatives
- Track and analyse monthly and annual brand performance within the territory
- Prepare and submit regular performance reports to support management decision-making
- Develop annual territorial distribution plans by brand for integration into the corporate distribution strategy
Role Requirements & Competencies
Core Skills
- Computer literacy
- Distribution forecasting and planning
- Market research and application
- Sales and marketing execution
- Product and market development
- Strong customer and market relationship management
Knowledge & Experience
- Sound understanding of the Nigerian Bible market
- Working knowledge of Sage 50 and/or QuickBooks
- Good knowledge of Lagos road networks and commercial routes
Abilities
- Manage the distribution chain efficiently from warehouse to customer
- Contribute meaningfully to marketing and product development initiatives at local and regional levels
- Build and sustain profitable, long-term customer relationships
- Apply the marketing mix to achieve measurable distribution and sales outcomes
Personal Attributes
- Strong leadership and influence skills
- Highly punctual with a strong sense of responsibility
- Analytical and numerically inclined
- Strategic thinker with sound conceptual skills
- Creative, innovative, and solution-oriented
- Honest, transparent, and ethically grounded
- Self-motivated, committed, and goal-oriented
- Team player with a strong “can-do” attitude
