Van Sales Agent (FMCG) at Ascentech Services Limited

Locations: Ikotun and Ejigbo - Lagos 

Job Summary

• We are seeking energetic, customer-focused, and target-driven Van Sales Agents to join our sales team.
• The successful candidates will be responsible for driving company vans to assigned territories, selling products directly to customers, ensuring product availability across retail outlets, expanding the customer base, and achieving assigned sales targets.
• The ideal candidate should possess excellent selling skills, strong customer relationship management abilities, and previous experience in FMCG sales or distribution.

Key Responsibilities

• Achieve assigned daily, weekly, and monthly sales targets.
• Drive company vehicles safely while selling and distributing products within assigned territories.
• Ensure adequate stock is maintained in the van to meet customer demand.
• Visit existing customers regularly and identify opportunities to onboard new customers.
• Promote company products and execute merchandising activities to improve product visibility.
• Ensure products are available at all assigned retail outlets.
• Maintain accountability for all products and stock assigned to the van.
• Process customer orders, deliver products, and collect payments where applicable.
• Maintain accurate records of sales, deliveries, stock movement, and customer transactions.
• Submit daily sales reports, route reports, and stock reconciliation reports.
• Monitor competitor activities, pricing, promotions, and market trends within the assigned territory.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
• Ensure proper use of Sales Force Automation (SFA) devices and mobile sales applications where applicable.
• Comply with company policies, road safety regulations, and operational procedures.

Requirements

• Minimum of OND or NCE in any discipline.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Van Sales Representative, Van Sales Agent, Route Sales Representative, or similar role within the FMCG industry.
• Must possess a valid Nigerian Driver's License.
• LASDRI certificate is required where applicable.
• Good knowledge of Lagos road networks, particularly Ikotun, Ejigbo, and surrounding areas.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and persuasive selling skills.
• Ability to meet sales targets in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in the use of smartphones and Sales Force Automation (SFA) applications.
• Strong customer service and relationship management skills.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.