Area Sales Manager at Blume Nigeria Limited - 3 Openings

Blume Nigeria Limited - We play a major role in food Industries &. we are one of Nigeria's leading tomato paste manufacturers. The company is a recognized market leader in tomato paste production and other range of products like; Seasoning Cube, baking powder, Margarine Yeast, Dough Improver, Preservative, Vitasoy Milk Drink, Vitamax Cereal Drink.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Area Sales Manager

Locations: Trade Fair, Agbara, Okoko - Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Due to the expansion of market coverage, we are looking to employ a driven and experienced Area Sales Manager to increase sales within an assigned geographical area and guide a team of field sales reps.
• The ideal candidate should be able to develop and modify customer frequency plans as needed in advancing primary and secondary sales.

Responsibilities

• Managing, training, and providing overall guidance to the sales merchandiser of an assigned areas
• Setting reasonable sales targets to be achieved by the sales team.
• Monitoring the performance of the sales team and motivating members to meet or exceed sales targets.
• Carrying out both primary and secondary sales
• Collecting customer feedback and providing updates to senior management.
• Meeting potential and existing customers within an assigned sales area to present company offerings and build brand awareness.
• Utilizing outbound telephone calls, email communications, and face-to-face meetings with customers to close sales.
• Developing and sustaining long-term relationships with customers.
• Implementing a sales management process to assist the sales team in identifying and prioritizing key customers and prospects.

Requirements

• Candidate must possess at least a B.Sc / HND in Marketing, Business Administration, Management or equivalent
• 6 - 10 years of relevant working experience in the FMCG Proven sales experience; sector-specific sales experience is preferred.
• Proven track record of meeting sales quotas, Wholesales experience
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent management, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding negotiation and consultative sales skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Current or previous experience in the area is required
• Must be residing in Lagos.

Application Closing Date
15th June, 2022.