Adexen Recruitment Agency - Our client is a trading company dealing in fresh food products throughout Nigeria and require the services of an energetic, go-getter Sales Manager who can take over an existing client base, increase its existing distribution network and develop it through new depots.
Adexen is mandated to recruit a National Sales Manager for one of his clients in Nigeria.
Job Title: National Sales Manager
Job Reference n°: 700
Location: Nigeria
Industry: Consumer Goods
Job Description
The responsibilities for this role include but not limited to the following:
- Consolidate existing distribution channels and provide sustained sales growth.
- Lead, manage and coach a team of Depot Sales Managers.
- Roll out and cascade sales targets in line with company objectives and goals.
- Monitor and review performance of subordinates.
- Optimise stock levels & stock availability at all depots.
- Forecast requirements accurately.
- Build solid relationships at wholesale and retail level.
- Provide good understanding of local market and players.
- Involvement in day to day operations and effective resolution of escalated issues.
- Consistent, rigorous reporting to head office.
Requirements
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities:
- 4-year University degree in Sales and Marketing / Business Administration from a recognized institution.
- Fluent in English.
- computer literate with above average MS Office skills.
- At least 5 years experience in a sales related field and 2 years in Nigeria, preferably in FMCG.
- Self-starter, hands-on leader, able to work independently and remotely with minimum supervision, pro-active, dynamic, able to adapt to a demanding environment.
- Result-orientated, decision-maker.
- Excellent people and negotiation skills.
- Passion for selling.
- Well organized.
- Good reporting skills.
- Able to travel nationwide.
- Preferably familiar with different regions and cities of Nigeria.
- Able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
Remuneration
Application Closing Date
Not Stated.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online