National Sales Manager at a Leading Premium Snack Manufacturing Company - Sunrose Consulting Limited

Sunrose Consulting Limited -  Our client, a leading premium Snack Manufacturing Company, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: National Sales Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• You will be responsible for the sale of the company’s products in Nigeria.
• You will provide ongoing support to distribute products in the entire country. Additionally, you will manage Regional Sales Managers.
• You will ensure profitable growth in sales, revenue through planning, execution and management of a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Represent the company effectively with comprehensive knowledge of the company’s products
• Research consumer needs and identify how the company’s products address them
• Achieve company objectives by planning thoroughly, setting sales goals, analysing performance data, and making forecasts
• Create and execute a strategic sales plan that expands the customer base and extends the company's global reach
• Recruit sales representatives, set objectives, train and coach them, and monitor their performance
• Meet with potential clients and grow long-lasting relationships that address their needs
• Identify knowledge gaps within the team and develop plans for filling them
• Ensure that company quotas are met by holding daily check-ins with sales team to set objectives and monitor progress
• Manage the month-end and year-end close processes

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of 5 years experience in managing sales in a corporate setting. Preferred in a snacks manufacturing company.
• Proven record of success with the entire sales process, from planning to closing.
• Experience in penetration of new products into the local market.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
• Experience with CRM and ERP systems.
• Superb leadership ability
• Proven record in creating a full sales team, pan Nigeria.
• Ability to travel at least 40% of the time

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.