Territory Sales Manager Job at Sonia Foods Nigeria Limited

Sonia Foods Nigeria Limited is one of Nigeria's leading tomato paste manufacturers. The company is a recognized market leader in tomato paste production and other range of products like; Seasoning Cube, baking powder, Margarine Yeast, Dough Improver, Preservative, Vitasoy Milk Drink, Vitamax Cereal Drink. Our Tomato Paste is making major improvements to its Shagamu, Ogun State factory plant as part of an ongoing plan to meet the growing demand for its products and maximize efficiency.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Territory Sales Manager

Job Location: Sagamu, Ijebu-Ode - Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Brief

• We are looking to employ a target-oriented and experienced Territory Sales Manager to manage the sales team of an assigned territory and ensure that the sales target is repeatedly achieved.
• The ideal candidate should also be able to keep abreast of the latest industry trends and 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 Field Sales Executives of an assigned territory.
• 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.
• Utilizing outbound telephone calls, email communications, and face-to-face meetings with customers to close sales.
• Developing and sustaining long-term relationships with customers.
• 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.
• Implementing a sales management process to assist the sales team in identifying and prioritizing key customers and prospects.

Requirements

• Candidate must possess a B.Sc., HND in Marketing, Business Administration, Management, or equivalent
• Must have 6-10 years of relevant working experience in the FMCG Proven sales experience; sector-specific sales experience is preferred.
• Experience in Ogun State, particularly the location of work is required.
• Proven track record of meeting sales quotas
• Outstanding negotiation and consultative sales skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent management, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Previous experience in the territory is required

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.