Area Sales Manager (Food FMCG) at a Leading Food FMCG Company - Ascentech Services Limited

Ascentech Services Limited - Our client, a leading Food FMCG company, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Area Sales Manager (Food FMCG)

Location: Sokoto
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Food FMCG

Job Summary

• We are recruiting for an experienced and goal-oriented Area Sales Manager for our client to drive sales performance, distribution, and brand visibility for a leading Food FMCG company in Sokoto.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of the Northern market and proven success managing teams and achieving targets in the FMCG space.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive sales targets and ensure consistent performance across assigned territory
• Supervise and support field sales representatives
• Develop effective route-to-market strategies
• Identify and onboard new distributors and monitor their performance
• Maintain strong relationships with retailers, wholesalers, and distributors
• Ensure availability and visibility of products in the market
• Conduct regular market visits to gather intelligence and ensure compliance
• Analyze sales trends, forecasts, and prepare timely reports
• Train and motivate sales team members for optimum performance
• Ensure adherence to company pricing and credit policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related fields
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years' experience in sales (preferably in Food FMCG)
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
• Experience managing a sales team within a designated territory
• Strong knowledge of the Northern market, especially Sokoto and its environs
• Excellent communication, leadership, and negotiation skills
• Ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision.

Salary
N350,000 - N400,000 (Net) monthly.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to: cv@ascentech.com.ng using “Area Sales Manager – Sokoto” as the subject of the mail.