Job Description
Job Summary
- The Area Sales Manager (ASM) is responsible for managing sales operations, expanding product penetration, and building strong customer relationships within the assigned area.
- This role supports the Territory Sales Manager in executing sales strategies, supervising sales representatives, and ensuring the company’s soap and household products are well represented in the market.
- The position requires someone with strong knowledge of the soap manufacturing or FMCG market, excellent leadership abilities, and a proven capacity to meet and exceed sales targets.
Key Responsibilities & Accountability
- Sales Execution: Drive sales within the assigned area to meet volume, revenue, and market share objectives.
- Team Management: Supervise, guide, and motivate Sales Representatives to achieve performance targets and KPIs.
- Customer Relationship Management: Maintain and strengthen relationships with key trade customers and retail partners.
- Market Monitoring: Track competitor activities and market trends to provide actionable insights.
- Promotional Activities: Ensure successful execution of trade promotions and marketing initiatives.
- Reporting: Maintain accurate sales records and submit timely performance reports.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related fields
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience in sales, preferably in soap manufacturing or FMCG industries.
- Demonstrated ability to manage sales teams and achieve targets.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Willingness to travel within the assigned area in Lagos.
Competencies:
- Team Leadership – Effectively manages and motivates field sales teams.
- Execution Excellence – Delivers results with speed and accuracy.
- Customer Focus – Builds strong relationships and delivers on customer needs.
- Market Awareness – Understands local market dynamics and consumer buying behaviour.
- Problem-Solving – Quickly addresses challenges and finds practical solutions.
- Analytical Thinking – Leverages market data to inform and optimize sales strategies
Skills:
- Area sales planning and execution.
- Retail and distributor relationship management.
- Negotiation and closing skills.
- Trade marketing execution and merchandising.
- Sales performance tracking and reporting.