Head of Sales – North at a Leading Global Food Company - Kennedia Consulting Limited (KCL) - 13 Openings

Kennedia Consulting Limited (KCL) - Our client, a leading global food company, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Sales – North

Locations: Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto, Taraba, Yobe, Zamfara,
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Global Food Company / FMCG
Location: North-East / North-West Nigeria

Job Summary

• Join a leading global food company as Head of Sales – North, where you’ll drive performance, manage key client relationships, and shape sales strategy across the Northern region.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute effective regional sales strategies.
• Lead and develop the sales team to consistently achieve targets.
• Ensure long-term financial sustainability through solid business strategies.
• Manage and coach staff in line with the Performance Management Plan.
• Drive commercial negotiations to secure market share.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, marketing, and supply chain.
• Foster a high-performance culture that rewards excellence and loyalty.
• Set and monitor annual budgets and sales performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (HND/BSc) in Business, Marketing, or related field. Postgraduate qualifications are an added advantage.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive sales leadership experience, preferably in FMCG.
• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing sales teams.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and strategic thinking skills.
• Solid understanding of Northern market dynamics and distribution channels.

Application Closing Date
12th August, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: Victoria.skinn@kennediaconsulting.net using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.