Job Description
Locations: Trade Fair and Environs
JOB BRIEF:
Due to the expansion of market coverage, we are looking to employ a driven and experienced Area Sales Manager to increase sales within an assigned geographical area and guide a team of field sales merchandisers.
The ideal candidate should be able to develop and modify customer frequency plans as needed in advancing primary and secondary sales.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Managing, training, and providing overall guidance to the sales merchandiser of an assigned areas
- setting reasonable sales targets to be achieved by the sales team.
- Monitoring the performance of the sales team and motivating members to meet or exceed sales targets.
- Carrying out both primary and secondary sales
- Collecting customer feedback and providing updates to senior management.
- Meeting potential and existing customers within an assigned sales area to present company offerings and build brand awareness.
- Utilizing outbound telephone calls, email communications, and face-to-face meetings with customers to close sales.
- Developing and sustaining long-term relationships with customers.
- Implementing a sales management process to assist the sales team in identifying and prioritizing key customers and prospects.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Candidate must possess at least B.Sc., HND in Marketing, Business Administration, Management, or equivalent
- Minimum 6-10 years of relevant working experience in the FMCG Proven sales experience; sector-specific sales experience is preferred.
- Proven track record of meeting sales quotas, Wholesales experience
- Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent management, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Outstanding negotiation and consultative sales skills.
- Effective communication skills.
- Exceptional customer service skills
- previous experience in the territory is required
Must be residing in Lagos.