Regional Sales Manager (Northern Region) at a Large FMCG Company - Adexen Recruitment Agency

Adexen Recruitment Agency was mandated by a large FMCG company, to recruit an experienced individual to cover the Northern region of Nigeria, in the position below:

Job Title: Regional Sales Manager

Location: Northern Region, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full time
Industry: FMCG
Job Seniority: Manager
Job Category: Business Development

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive the Company’s trade strategy and operational excellence within the defined region
• Responsible for the regional sales development 
• Directing and supervision of the sales force in order to not only achieve but to surpass the set company sales targets
• Market development
• Directing the sales & marketing budget
• Working closely with the company appointed distributors as well as effectively manage distribution network
• Advising and providing management team with sales & marketing expertise for the overall performance
• Overseeing all marketing, advertising and promotional activities;
• Any other related tasks as may be assigned by the Country Sales Manager from time to time

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or related discipline from a recognized institution
• Master's degree in sales and marketing is a plus
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar position in the FMCG industry
• Solid financial management experience
• Proven experience in the private sector, ideally in a manufacturing and/or FMCG
• Should also have strong interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated, coupled with a proven track record
• Proven track record of effective People Management and knowledge of how to coach others and develop skills.

Skills:

• Sales Operations
• Sales Management
• Advertising
• Business Development
• Leadership
• Marketing
• Business Strategy
• Team Management
• FMCG.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.