Job Description
Job Summary
- We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Area Sales Manager to oversee sales activities in Plateau
- The Area Sales Manager will coordinate and execute sales strategies to meet customer needs and drive revenue generation for the area.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinate the execution and implementation of the organization's sales strategy in the assigned region/area.
- Prepare and implement annual sales budgets for the assigned area.
- Ensure day-to-day activities in the assigned area are aligned with the organization's objectives.
- Plan, schedule, prioritize, and assign targets and tasks to the sales team.
- Implement approved work programs and plans to increase sales and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Monitor sales performance in the assigned area, provide feedback to the National Sales Manager, and develop strategies to improve target performance.
- Identify potential revenue streams and customer needs to maximize revenue for the organization.
- Manage relationships with key customers and accounts in the assigned area.
- Ensure the sales team consistently adheres to standard customer service policies.
- Conduct regular visits to outlets in the area to ensure service levels meet organizational standards and address any performance issues.
- Prepare periodic sales activity, financial, and performance reports for the National Sales Manager.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the National Sales Manager.
Requirements
Education and Work Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, or related disciplines
- Post-graduate or professional qualification will be an added advantage.
- Minimum of ten (10) years relevant sales work experience, 2 years at leadership level.
Skills And Competencies:
- In-depth understanding of trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations, and legislation in the Cement Industry.
- Strong understanding of the Northern Nigeria market and business environment.
- Knowledge and understanding of macro and micro environmental trends and their impact on the organization.
- Excellent knowledge of Dangote Group's product and service offerings.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills.
- Effective communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- High sense of responsibility, accountability, and ethical standards.