Area Sales Managers (Beverages) at TradeDepot Limited (2 Openings)

TradeDepot, founded in 2017, is a leading house of brands dedicated to acquiring, building, and managing a diverse portfolio of consumer goods brands tailored for the African market. Our mission is to create, acquire, and nurture high-quality consumer brands that cater to the evolving needs of the African consumer. We leverage our robust distribution network and deep market insights to drive growth and brand equity, ensuring widespread market presence and consumer trust.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Area Sales Manager (Beverages)

Locations: Abuja (FCT) and Lagos

Job Summary

• As Area Sales Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving sales and expanding our market presence.
• You will be responsible for recruiting and retaining key distributor, wholesale and retail customers in your assigned location(s).

Responsibilities

• Recruitment and retention of viable key distributor, wholesale and retail customers in assigned location(s) that will drive and sustain the growth of the Portfolio.
• Achieve monthly GMV set target for the location(s) by the Key Distributor(s).
• Drive minimum number of SKUs per Distributor orders.
• Manage inventory days from the Distributor based on set targets.
• Manage Secondary Sales Force in the assigned location(s) to drive numeric and weighted distribution.

• Work closely with the RTM team to ensure best priced purchases across products in the category that can guarantee target achievement.
• Weekly market intelligence report to the Line Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in business, marketing, or a related field.
• Proven experience in drinks category management is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and derive actionable insights.
• Proficiency in utilizing analytical tools and software for sales analysis (e.g., CRM systems, Excel, data visualization tools).
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing effective consumer incentives.
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities, with a track record of motivating and developing high-performing teams.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented, with a strong drive for achieving sales targets and objectives.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic work environment and prioritize tasks effectively.

Benefits

• A competitive salary with a performance-based bonus structure.
• A leadership role within a dynamic and innovative team.
• Opportunities for professional growth in a rapidly expanding company.
• Access to industry-leading tools and technologies for sales.
• A collaborative culture that values creativity and initiative.

Application Closing Date
28th May, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online  

Note: Due to volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.