Van Sales Representative at Ayoola Foods Limited

Job Summary

• We are an FMCG group located in Ipaja, Lagos currently in need of a Van Sales Representative to cover and drive sales within the Island; V/Island, Ikoyi, Lekki, Ajah, Sangotedo, Awoyaya, Lakowe, and environs.
• The preferred candidates must be Male resident on the Island who has experience as field or van sales representatives in a food or beverage industry and be familiar with the markets in the area.
• Applicants must have clean driving records with at least 5 years driving experience and be able to drive a Manual Bus with a valid driver’s license and LASDRI.

Responsibilities
The Job description includes, but is not limited to the following:

• Sell all SKUs of the company across Markets, Supermarkets, Hotels, Canteens, retail outlets and customers within the Island.
• To always sell within assigned selling route/territory daily with no cross-carpeting.
• Achieve set sales target
• Build and promote strong, long-lasting customer relationships with new and existing customers and to drive secondary sales of all company’s products in the assigned area.
• Prepares route plan & adhere to it strictly.
• Responsible for all sales activities in the territory assigned and the achievement of sales growth in the sales territory.
• Maintain a cordial relationship with customers within assigned territory and expanding the territory by identifying potential customers.
• Must be accountable of all the stocks in his/her custody
• Ensure products availability/visibility in the Markets / Supermarkets and retail outlets on the Island.
• Report / Communicate all marketing and customers issues to his/her immediate manager promptly.
• Report on competitors’ activities in the market
• Ensure all brands / SKUs are loaded in van daily before going out.
• Give feedback on sales trends by conducting market surveys.
• Be involved in promotional activities through trade shows, event marketing and activation within the assigned area.
• Identify emerging markets and market shifts while being fully aware of new products and competition status
• Maintain vehicle in proper condition and can provide credible guarantors for his/her employment.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree / HND / OND qualification with a minimum of 3 years work experience.