Senior Lead - Sales and Trade Development at MTN Nigeria

MTN Nigeria - The leader in telecommunications in Nigeria, and a part of a diverse community in Africa and the Middle East, our brand is instantly recognisable. It is through our compelling brand that we are able to attract the right talents who we carefully nurture by continuously improving our employment offerings even beyond reward and recognition.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Lead - Sales and Trade Development

Job ID: 6558
Location: Zaria, Kaduna 
Reports To: Senior Manager - Sales and Trade Development

Mission

• To promote MTN brand and deliver on monthly sales target and other expectations as required by the division.
• To lead and manage a team of Sales Representatives, Mobilize Consultants, Field Support Agents, and SRAA

Description

• Ensure increase in sales/activations and product penetration by ensuring brand visibility within territory.
• Review channel operations and stock levels and ensure proper stock management in channel in order to meet customer demands.
• Coach and train direct reports to ensure understanding of the objectives and goals of the department, awareness of set targets/requirements and increase product knowledge, as well as identify developmental opportunities for team members.
• Review performance of individual team members and complete appraisals in accordance with the employee performance appraisal procedures and time schedules.
• Oversee and coordinate all technical activities, the activities of direct reports and ensure all transaction and administrative documentation is recorded and available for business use.
• Build and maintain relationships with dealers, participate in organizing channel distributor forums and events to enhance business relationship.

Requirements
Education:

• A First degree (B.Sc. or HND) in any Social Science or related courses
• Minimum of 3 years post degree
• Fluent in English.

Experience:

• 3-7 years’ experience in an area of specialization; with experience in supervising others
• Experience working in a medium organization 
• Experience using data mining tools
• Telecoms experience would be an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
27th February, 2026; 10:55 PM.