Join Sidel as an Account Manager in the role of Technical Manager - Strategic Key Account based in Lagos, Nigeria. Sidel is a leading company known for its expertise in engineering solutions for beverage packaging lines. This role is pivotal in managing strategic client relationships and ensuring operational excellence of Sidel’s equipment at customer plants.
In this position, you will oversee the performance and unplanned downtimes of Sidel production lines, focusing on driving maintenance needs and improving customer satisfaction. Your daily activities will include providing technical support to customer maintenance teams, interpreting technical documentation, and performing root cause analysis to resolve recurring technical problems. You will also monitor equipment performance metrics and promote adherence to Sidel's recommended maintenance plans to optimize operational efficiency.
Successful candidates will bring at least five years of hands-on experience in the field, preferably within the beverage industry, handling PET line automation technologies such as those from Sidel or Krones. You will have a strong background in maintenance performance management, with familiarity in tools like CMMS and methodologies such as TPM, WCM, or continuous improvement. Additionally, you are expected to engage confidently in commercial discussions and be proficient in English, with knowledge of local customer languages considered a plus. This full-time role requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent technical qualification.
Lagos is a key hub for Nigeria’s beverage manufacturing sector, making this role essential in supporting the highly competitive and dynamic packaging industry. By managing strategic accounts effectively, you help ensure the reliability and efficiency of critical production lines that serve local and regional markets.
While the salary details are not stated, this opportunity offers career growth in a specialized technical management path within the engineering and packaging equipment sector. Your expertise will position you for advanced roles in site management, maintenance leadership, or strategic technical consultancy.
To stand out, highlight your experience with PET automation lines, your problem-solving achievements in maintenance, and your ability to drive customer satisfaction through technical leadership. Quantify your successes with performance improvements or downtime reductions in previous roles.
If you are ready to take on the challenge of serving as an Account Manager and Technical Manager for strategic accounts at Sidel, Lagos, apply promptly to contribute your skills before the position closes.
