Area Sales Manager Job at Sonia Foods Industries Limited

Sonia Foods Industries is one of the leading tomato products processing factories in West Africa. Its headquarter is located in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, KM 39. The company produces Tomato Mix, Peppe & Onion Tomato Seasoning Mix, Curry Powder and Thyme Leaves, under the brand name Sonia. The factory is located in Ikorodu Shagamu Express Road, Onigbagbe/Sotubo Village, Shagamu Ogun State, Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Area Sales Manager
Job Location: Island and Mainland, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are looking to employ a driven and experienced Area Sales Manager to increase sales within an assigned geographical area and guide a team of field sales merchandisers.
• The ideal candidate should be able to develop and modify customer frequency plans as needed in advancing primary and secondary sales.

Responsibilities

• Managing, training, and providing overall guidance to the sales merchandiser of an assigned areas
• setting reasonable sales targets to be achieved by the sales team.
• Monitoring the performance of the sales team and motivating members to meet or exceed sales targets.
• Carrying out both primary and secondary sales
• Collecting customer feedback and providing updates to senior management.
• Meeting potential and existing customers within an assigned sales area to present company offerings and build brand awareness.
• Utilizing outbound telephone calls, email communications, and face-to-face meetings with customers to close sales.
• Developing and sustaining long-term relationships with customers.
• Implementing a sales management process to assist the sales team in identifying and prioritizing key customers and prospects.

Requirements

• Candidate must possess at least B.Sc., HND in Marketing, Business Administration, Management, or equivalent
• 8-12years of relevant working experience in the FMCG Proven sales experience; sector-specific sales experience is preferred.
• Proven track record of meeting sales quotas, Wholesales /beverages like milk sales experience
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent management, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding negotiation and consultative sales skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills
• previous experience in the territory is required
• Must be residing in Lagos.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: careers@blumenigeria.com using the Job position as the subject of the email.