Territory Development Officer at Ascentech Services Limited

Job Purpose

• Drive market penetration and business growth within the assigned territory by acquiring new customers, onboarding merchants/agents, and ensuring consistent sales performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and onboard new merchants, agents, and customers within the territory
• Drive sales targets and grow transaction volumes in the assigned area
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients
• Conduct market visits, field activations, and promotional activities
• Monitor competitor activity and provide market intelligence
• Provide regular sales reports and territory performance updates
• Resolve customer issues and ensure retention

Key Competencies & Performance Indicators

• The role requires strong sales and negotiation skills to consistently achieve sales targets, effective territory management to drive new merchant and customer acquisition, and solid customer relationship management to maintain high retention rates.
• The officer must demonstrate clear communication and persuasion to grow transaction volumes, alongside disciplined reporting and target orientation to ensure consistent territory coverage and accurate activity reporting.

Qualifications and Experience

• BSc / HND in Business, Marketing, or a related field
• 2–4 years' field sales or business development experience, preferably in fintech, FMCG, or telecoms
• Strong knowledge of the Shomolu/Lagos Mainland market is an advantage
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM tools.