Field Sales Officer at Dangote Group

The Dangote Group is a diversified and fully integrated conglomerate with interests across a range of sectors in Nigeria and Africa. Current interests include Cement, Sugar, Flour, Salt, Pasta, Beverages, Noodles, Poly Products, Transportation and real estate with new initiatives in the Oil and Gas, Telecommunication, Fertilizer and Steel sector of the economy.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Field Sales Officer

Location: Lagos
Organization: NASCON Allied industries Plc
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Manage business relation with existing customer base while prospecting new customer
• Resolving customer complaints/needs
• Direct selling, ensuring availability and visibility of products in all retail outlets
• Provide customer support services in such a way as to promote customer satisfaction and motivation
• Effective monitoring of market practices by retailers to ensure compliance with sales policy guidelines and agreed selling prices
• Carry out qualitative and quantitative market survey
• Accurate and timely information dissemination and reports- administration
• Effective implementation of trade and consumer promotional activities
• Preparation of districts' sales forecast and periodic reviews at sales objectives
• Distribution and use of POS materials
• Organize trade fairs and trade market activities
• Build and sustaining strong customer relationships

Qualifications/Experience

• B.Sc or M.Sc Degree in Marketing or Business Administration is preferred
• 3+ years experience in sales & distribution role
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task effectively
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Environmental/Industry analysis
• Relevant professional certification - Membership of Nigeria Institute of Marketing is an advantage

Competence Requirements:

• Working Knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to plan, monitor and coordinate effectively
• Excellent presentation skills
• Team player and good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to working at multiple locations
• Good negotiation skills

Application Closing Date
12th July, 2018.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's and Cover Letter (with the relevant position included in the subject line of your email) to: NASCONcareers@dangote.com