Head of Sales at HYT Consulting

HYT Consulting - Our client is one of Nigeria’s longest-standing footwear manufacturers, with over 60 years of heritage in shoe production. The company produces durable, affordable, locally manufactured footwear including school shoes, safety boots, uniform footwear, and everyday shoes for Nigerian families.

Job Title: Head of Sales

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a nationwide sales strategy with clear revenue targets, forecasting, and performance tracking across key product lines.
• Recruit and manage distributors across major regions, defining territories and ensuring consistent stock movement.
• Drive high-volume institutional sales through schools, uniform suppliers, security agencies, and government channels while managing key contracts and relationships.
• Expand retail presence by strengthening partnerships with wholesalers and retailers and identifying new sales channels.
• Provide market intelligence to guide product development and support brand growth.
• Lead, train, and manage a high-performing sales team with clear targets and accountability.
• Deliver outcomes including a strong national distribution network, increased sales—especially in the school shoe segment—secured institutional contracts, and expanded market penetration.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, or related field (MBA advantageous) with 10–15 years of senior sales leadership experience
• Proven success building large-scale distribution networks
• Strong relationships within Nigeria’s footwear, retail, or uniform supply markets
• Demonstrated experience negotiating large commercial supply agreements.

Core Competencies:

• Strong commercial strategy and market development capability
• Deep understanding of Nigeria’s wholesale and distribution landscape
• Exceptional negotiation and relationship management skills
• Ability to operate both strategically and operationally
• Strong leadership and team development capability
• Data-driven decision-making combined with practical market insight

Application Closing Date
18th April, 2026.