Bakery Sales Representatives at Selena Bakeries Limited

Selena Bakeries Limited, a next-generation baked goods company located in Ijanikin, Lagos State, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Bakery Sales Representative

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• Selena Bakeries Limited is looking for prospective star quality Sales Reps to become brand ambassadors of its gourmet quality bread products.
• This position is responsible for generating sales and distribution of bread products to various retail and, or wholesale clients such as supermarkets, restaurants, schools, events caterers, table-top retailers etc.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for driving sales growth and supporting Selena Bakeries sales goals as we carve out a dominant market share position in the baking industry.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Driving sales using traditional, digital and social media marketing strategies
• Promoting baked products to increase inside and outside sales
• Performing all duties safely by adhering to all company policies as well as local and federal regulations
• Merchandising products neatly and accurately, according to product mix and aging rotation
• Soliciting prospective new clients to introduce sales promotions and to generate new business
• Keeping existing clients informed of new products
• Listening to, and resolving client complaints in timely manner
• Managing time to meet client demands
• Being flexible to adapt to changes in the workplace; work schedules and priorities to reach sales goals
• Adhering to worker safety, food safety, and Good Baking Practice regulations
• Merchandising products according to bakery standards
• Complying with customer check-in and check-out procedures
• Determining customer inventory needs and placing orders accordingly
• Interacting with client’s management to develop and maintain positive working relationships

Requirements

• Minimum academic requirement; OND (Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university, a plus)
• Must possess astute attention to detail and accuracy with excellent presentation skills
• At least 21 years of age
• Basic math competency and excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of Digital and social media marketing
• Must be teachable and willing to learn new Marketing strategies
• Competency in Microsoft applications; including Word, Excel, Outlook, and the Internet
• Able to work comfortably in a fast-paced environment
• Must have at least a one-year verifiable work experience in any industry or government agency
• Prior Baking or Food Industry experience is highly desirable
• Excellent time management, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Professionalism and team player attitude
• Capable of handling multiple tasks with competing priorities under minimal supervision
• Able to think critically and exercise independent judgment and discretion
• Self-motivated with a learning attitude and a sense of urgency
• Must be able to get to the factory in Ijanikin, Lagos every work day, and on time

Renumeration

• Fixed Salary, plus a very generous commission package

Application Closing Date
15th August, 2020.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the "Job Title" as the subject of the email.