• Application Deadline:
• Position: Area Sales Manager-Milling



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 5 - 8 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development 
  
  

Job Summary

• The Area Sales Manager will be responsible for driving sales and market share growth for the company’s milling products (e.g., flour, wheat, animal feed).


• The role involves developing strong customer relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and ensuring customer satisfaction while achieving sales targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets.


• Market and sell the company’s milling products to existing and prospective customers (wholesalers, distributors, bakeries, food processors, feed manufacturers, retailers, etc.).


• Conduct regular market visits to build and maintain strong customer relationships.


• Identify and develop new business opportunities, including expanding into new territories or customer segments.


• Monitor competitor activities, pricing, and market trends to provide insights for business strategy.


• Work closely with production and logistics teams to ensure timely delivery of products.


• Collect customer feedback and resolve complaints promptly to maintain high customer satisfaction.


• Prepare and submit periodic sales reports on activities, opportunities, and challenges.


• Support promotional campaigns, trade shows, and marketing initiatives to boost brand visibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field (an agricultural or food science background is an added advantage).


• 5-8 years’ proven sales experience in the milling or agro-allied industry.


• Strong knowledge of flour, wheat, grains, or feed milling markets preferred.


• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to work independently and meet sales targets.


• Strong problem-solving and customer service skills.


• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).


• Willingness to travel extensively within assigned territories.