Regional Sales Manager - North at GBfoods Africa

GBfoods Africa - Our history begins with our brand, Gallina Blanca, founded in Barcelona in 1937.  But this is only the beginning of a long and exciting journey. Today, with turnover of around €1,3 Billion and a staff of around 3,600 employees, GBfoods is present in more than 50 countries in Europe and Africa. They include Spain, Italy, Germany, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Sweden, Finland, Nigeria, Ghana, Algeria and Senegal, among others.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Regional Sales Manager - North

Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Department: BU Nigeria
Sector: Consumer goods
Discipline: Sales

Job Description

• Creates regional sales plans and quotas in alignment with business objectives.
• Supports Store Managers with day-to-day store operation
• Evaluates store and individual performances.
• Plans and executes sales regularly reviewing sales data and create reports for senior – level officers. 
• Tracks meetings to help provide feedback and sales insights. 
• Forecasts quarterly and annual profits.
• Identifies hiring needs, select and train new salespeople.
• Prepare and review the annual budget for the area of responsibility.
• Analyze regional market trends and discover new opportunities for growth.
• Address potential problems and suggest prompt solutions.
• Suggests new products and innovative sales techniques to increase customer satisfaction.
• Builds relationships with key contacts (e.g., Operations & store managers) 
• Conducts regular business reviews and follow-up on sales activity, new products, customer service, receivables, and claims
• Develops and executes customer plans that profitably increase sales volume, distribution and market share
• Monitors activities at store level and communicating competitive, category, and product (e.g. pricing, product assortment, promotion and 

Requirements

• HND/BSc with relevant certification in business management, marketing or any related field; Postgraduate qualification is a plus 
• Eight or more years’ progressive sales experience; sector-specific sales experience is preferred 
• Should have managerial experience in related field
• Proven track record of meeting sales quotas

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.