Sales Manager at Zaika Foods Limited

We require the service of ZONAL SALES MANAGER to plan and implement sales strategies in line with our business objectives and achieve sales target and Reports directly to Line Manager

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute strategic plan to achieve sales targets and expand customer base
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships
• Partner with customers to understand their business needs and objectives and provide solutions
• Own and hit/exceed annual sales targets
• Align sales targets for his/her region and ensures achievement  
• Define and monitor sales performance in the various sales channels within his geography
• Establish and manage strategic business relationships with key account customers
• Align/set and communicate key priorities and KPIs to sales managers
• Organize, coach, challenge, & develop staff within the sales organization

Qualification / Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field. Master’s degree will be a plus.
• 15+ years sales experience in FOOD MANUFACTURING / PRODUCTION / FMCG
• 10+ years’ experience in a significant leadership role in FMCG
• Strong and convincing personality, with a sense of urgency and can communicate at all levels and persuade key stakeholders to the right course of action
• Keen business sense, with the ability to find creative business-oriented solutions to problems
• Good knowledge of Nigerian Market with proven experience and coverage of the allocated zone
• Proven success working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Change Management skills required.
• Business, Analytical and Financial Acumen Required.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills required.
• Excellent entrepreneurial and commercial awareness
• High degree of assertiveness across cultural and geographical diversity
• Incumbent will be required to travel widely across respective regions and to other Locations as required.

Salary – Highly Attractive  + Other benefits & Perks apply