Van Sales Representative - FMCG at Nicole Sinclair Consulting

Our client, a leading player in the FMCG (Food and Beverage) sector, is seeking experienced and self-driven Van Sales Representatives to join their growing sales team in Lagos.

The Successful candidate will be responsible for driving sales, delivering products, and ensuring optimal visibility of the company brands within the assigned retail outlets along designated routes/retail clusters. This includes managing inventory positions, maximizing sales, and driving sell-out for brands including Akai Batteries, Amabile Di Rosa, Mangrove, Prime, and Hell Energy utilizing the company’s proprietary Account Manager App to efficiently track store activities, manage merchandising tasks, and facilitate inventory replenishment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drive the assigned sales van to designated locations.
• Sell and deliver food and beverage products to existing and prospective customers.
• Monitor product movement and apply stock rotation (FIFO) to prevent expired goods.
• Achieve daily, weekly, and monthly sales targets.
• Maintain and grow customer accounts within assigned territories.
• Ensure products are properly handled and accounted for.
• Provide timely reports on sales activities and market feedback.
• Proficiently use Account Manager App (Merchandiser Profile) to perform daily
  van sales activities.
• Engage effectively with app functionalities including Geo-location check-ins, stock capture, planogram compliance checks, and AI-driven sales recommendations

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of OND/NCE in any discipline (HND/B.Sc. is an added advantage).
• Proven experience as a Van Sales Representative in the FMCG sector (Food & Beverage experience preferred).
• Valid driver’s license and good knowledge of Lagos routes.
• Excellent sales, communication, and customer service skills.
• Must own smartphone with proficiency with smartphone applications, especially data capturing and inventory management apps.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.