Sales Executive at Ascentech Services Limited

Job Summary

• We are seeking a results-driven Sales Executive to drive the sales and distribution of company products across Modern and Traditional Trade channels in Nigeria, with a focus on building strong customer relationships and expanding market presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth, identify new business opportunities, and achieve assigned sales targets.
• Develop and manage relationships with supermarkets, beauty stores, pharmacies, retailers, salons, and other trade partners.
• Expand product distribution and improve brand visibility across assigned channels.
• Negotiate shelf space, pricing, promotions, and commercial terms with key accounts.
• Develop effective route-to-market and trade marketing strategies.
• Monitor product availability, pricing, merchandising, and brand execution.
• Manage and support 1–2 direct reports, including setting KPIs and providing coaching.
• Monitor competitor activities, market trends, and customer needs.
• Prepare sales reports, forecasts, market updates, and performance analysis for management.
• Maintain accurate customer and market information.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree/HND in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, or a related field.
• 3–5 years’ experience in sales, preferably within FMCG, beauty, cosmetics, luxury retail, or consumer goods.
• Strong knowledge of Nigeria’s retail and distribution landscape.
• Proven experience in Modern and Traditional Trade sales.
• Strong negotiation, communication, relationship management, and analytical skills.
• Ability to lead a small sales team and work with targets.
• Fluency in English and a relevant local language is an advantage.

Knowledge Areas:

• Deep understanding of Nigerian retail landscape
• Beauty/Luxury retail operations
• Trade marketing principles
• Category management
• Route to market strategies
• Retail execution standards.