Area Sales Manager at Worknigeria

Worknigeria was established with a Singular Vision. To help the vast Nigerian workforce find meaningful jobs. We are also on a mission to upskill them in the best ways possible and help them grow with and within their careers.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Area Sales Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: FMCG (Edible Oil)

Job Summary

• The Area Sales Manager will oversee and drive bulk sales performance for edible oil products across the assigned state/region.
• The role is responsible for leading market expansion, managing key accounts and distributors, developing high-impact sales strategies, and ensuring consistent achievement of volume, revenue, and profitability targets.
• This position requires strong leadership, strategic execution, and hands-on market management.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement state-level sales strategies to grow bulk edible oil sales and market share.
• Identify new business opportunities and drive expansion across key markets within the area.
• Conduct frequent market visits to monitor performance, assess competition, and identify growth opportunities.
• Ensure monthly, quarterly, and annual volume, revenue, and profitability targets are consistently achieved.
• Prepare accurate and timely reports, dashboards, and market insights for management.
• Recommend improvements in pricing, product mix, promotions, and territory penetration.

Requirements

• MBA or Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 4–5 years’ progressive sales experience in FMCG, with strong exposure to bulk sales or edible oil products.
• Demonstrated success managing a state or large territory, including distributors and key accounts.
• Strong negotiation, leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel & PowerPoint); experience with CRM or digital sales tools is an added advantage.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned region.
• Fluency in local language(s) is a plus.

Application Closing Date
15th December, 2025.