Sales Officers (FMCG Experience Only) at Careers Verified Limited - 12 Openings

At Careers Verified, we go beyond narrowly defined client’s issues, we create opportunities for our clients, candidates, colleagues, collaborators, and the community. Through a network of diversified but highly complementary line of business, we help organizations find critical talent, access cutting-edge advice and get the innovative support they require to grow in a challenging market. We partner with businesses and organizations of varying size and structure across diverse sectors, such as Oil and Gas, Engineering, Finance, Telecom, FMCG, Legal, Technology, Healthcare, Travel and Aviation etc. to enhance business performance and to optimize for growth to achieve exceptional results. What sets us apart is the depth of our capabilities, creative problem solving approach and proven track record in our practice area combined with in-depth knowledge of the realities of the industries we serve.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Sales Officer (FMCG Experience Only)

Locations: Abuja (FCT), Abia, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo, Kano and Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The Sales Officers will be responsible for driving sales growth, managing customer relationships, and ensuring effective product distribution in assigned territories.
• The role focuses on achieving sales targets, expanding market share, and maintaining strong visibility of the company’s FMCG products across retail, wholesale, and modern trade channels.

Key Responsibilities

• Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with distributors, retailers, and key customers.
• Implement sales strategies to expand market reach and product penetration.
• Ensure availability, visibility, and display of products in all relevant outlets.
• Monitor competitor activities, market trends, and provide feedback to management.
• Conduct regular market visits to identify opportunities and resolve customer issues.
• Negotiate and close sales deals with clients.
• Track, collect, and reconcile payments from customers within agreed timelines.
• Maintain accurate records of sales, customer accounts, and territory performance.
• Work with marketing and distribution teams to ensure smooth execution of trade promotions and activations.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field.
• 4–6 years proven sales experience in FMCG (retail/wholesale/distribution).
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Target-driven and result-oriented with ability to work under pressure.
• Good knowledge of sales territories, customer management, and FMCG distribution network.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to drive (valid driver’s license) is an added advantage.

Key Competencies:

• Sales and marketing acumen
• Customer relationship management
• Territory planning and execution
• Analytical and problem-solving ability
• Self-motivation and resilience

Salary
N300,000 / month.

Application Closing Date
31st December, 2025.