Area Sales Executive (Edible Oil) at Noble-Eagle Industries Limited - 3 Openings

Nobel-Eagle Industries Limited is a dynamic manufacturing powerhouse with a diverse portfolio spanning edible oils, bottled water, animal feeds, breakfast cereals, palm kernel oil, and seasoning cubes. Noble-Eagle is a formidable industrial entity that seamlessly integrates various production lines and delivers exceptional products that cater to the evolving needs of local and global markets.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Area Sales Executive (Edible Oil)

Locations: Lagos, Ondo & Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking experienced Area Sales Executives with a strong background inedible oil sales to manage and grow our market presence in Lagos, Rivers, and Akure.
• The successful candidates will be responsible for distributor management, route-to-market execution, sales target achievement, and market intelligence gathering within their assigned territory.

Key Responsibilities

• Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual sales volume and revenue targets for edible oil products
• Manage and supervise distributors, wholesalers, and key retailers within assigned territory
• Develop and execute route-to-market strategies to expand product availability
• Monitor distributor performance, stock levels, and order patterns
• Conduct regular field visits to trade outlets to ensure visibility, pricing compliance, and merchandising standards
• Identify and onboard new distributors and high-volume customers
• Collect and report market intelligence: competitor activities, pricing trends, consumer preferences
• Manage trade credit and ensure timely collections within approved limits
• Coordinate with the logistics team to ensure timely deliveries
• Prepare and submit weekly sales reports, journey plans, and expense reports
• Resolve distributor and customer complaints promptly
• Train and guide distributor sales representatives on product knowledge and sales techniques

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field
• 3 to 6 years of sales experience in the edible oil industry (must have)
• Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets
• Strong knowledge of the edible oil distribution landscape in Lagos, Rivers, or Ondo State(depending on applied location)
• Existing relationships with distributors, wholesalers, and retailers in the assigned territory
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic sales reporting
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel extensively within territory
• Residency within or near the assigned territory (Lagos, Port Harcourt, or Akure).

Added Advantage:

• Experience selling packaged edible oils
• Existing distributor network in the target location
• Experience with FMCG distribution models (General Trade / Modern Trade)
• Knowledge of trade marketing and in-store merchandising.

Application Closing Date
22nd May, 2026.