• Application Deadline: Fri, 31 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Regional Sales Manager (Akwa Ibom)


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 years


• Location Akwa Ibom


• Job Field Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development 
  

Job Description

• An FMCG group located in Ipaja, Lagos currently in need of a Regional Sales Manager (Modern Trade) who will be responsible for driving profitability for the company across Modern Trade distribution channels & Institutions including Supermarkets, Hotels, Restaurants, Canteens, Schools, Cooperatives in Lagos and Major cities across Nigeria.

The Job description includes, but is not limited to the following:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual sales forecasts for Modern trade & Institutions


• Sales target achievement via monthly, quarterly, half yearly and annually target as set by Management.


• Manage Merchandisers across the Modern Trade channel


• Must be constantly in touch with the Supermarkets and maintain good rapport with store managers and Merchandisers in ensuring a strong visibility and better shelf space for all company’s products in all sales outlets.


• Conduct market surveys and competitive watch, identify trends that affect current and future growth of sales and profitability and advise the Management accordingly


• Prepare the Modern Trade sales strategy & growth plans in line with business strategy


• Align and execute trade marketing and trade promotion interventions with the modern trade sales strategy and overall business strategy.


• Driving operational efficiency for modern trade channels and institutions, including Supermarkets, Hotels, Restaurants, Canteens, Schools, and Cooperatives.


• Monitoring performance of company’s products across all Major supermarkets across Nigeria


• Work within allocated promotional cost and ensure effective spending in driving sales and brand building.


• Leading resource for planning and negotiating for in-store activations, merchandising, sell-out plans for all company’s products in the Supermarkets, Hotels, Restaurants, Canteens, Schools, and Cooperatives


• Manage and review outstation outlets through frequent market visits and liaising with local Sales Management


• Work closely with Key Account Managers in achieving the company's objective and vision


• Resolve customer's trade issues, complaints and operational matters


• Any other function as may be assigned by the Management to achieve the company’s goals

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree


• The preferred candidate should have had a similar experience in the FMCG industry with at least 5 years of work experience in a similar role.


• The ability to drive with a Valid Driver’s License is an added advantage.