Assistant Sales Manager (ASM) at Sonia Foods Industries Limited

Sonia Foods Industries is one of the leading tomato products processing factories in West Africa. Its headquarter is located in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, KM 39. The company produces Tomato Mix, Peppe & Onion Tomato Seasoning Mix, Curry Powder and Thyme Leaves, under the brand name Sonia. The factory is located in Ikorodu Shagamu Express Road, Onigbagbe/Sotubo Village, Shagamu Ogun State, Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Assistant Sales Manager (ASM)

Location: Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The ideal candidate should be able to develop and modify customer frequency plans as needed in advancing primary and secondary sales.

Responsibilities

• Managing, training, and providing overall guidance to the sales merchandiser of an assigned area
• Setting reasonable sales targets to be achieved by the sales team.
• Monitoring the performance of the sales team and motivating members to meet or exceed sales targets.
• Carrying out both primary and secondary sales
• Collecting customer feedback and providing updates to senior management.
• Meeting potential and existing customers within an assigned sales area to present company offerings and build brand awareness.
• Utilizing outbound telephone calls, email communications, and face-to-face meetings with customers to close sales.
• Developing and sustaining long-term relationships with customers.
• Implementing a sales management process to assist the sales team in identifying and prioritizing key customers and prospects.

Requirements

• Candidate must possess at least B.Sc., HND in Marketing, Business Administration, Management, or equivalent
• 6 - 10 years of relevant working experience in the FMCG Proven sales experience; sector-specific sales experience is preferred.
• Proven track record of meeting sales quotas, Wholesales experience
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent management, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding negotiation and consultative sales skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Previous experience in the territory is required and for Lagos residents only.

Application Closing Date
15th December, 2022.