About the Role
Ascentech Services Limited is a premier recruitment and executive search firm dedicated to connecting top-tier talent with industry-leading organizations across Nigeria. We are currently seeking a dynamic and results-driven Area Sales Manager to spearhead our commercial operations within the designated region. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for driving revenue growth, optimizing territory coverage, and leading a high-performing team of sales professionals to achieve ambitious corporate objectives within the fast-moving consumer goods sector.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and execute comprehensive sales strategies to achieve and exceed assigned area sales targets and revenue goals.
- Manage, mentor, and motivate sales representatives within the territory to maximize productivity and performance.
- Build, nurture, and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with distributors, dealers, and key retail customers.
- Monitor local market trends, track competitor activities, and gather valuable customer feedback to adapt to changing demands.
- Ensure effective territory coverage, optimal product availability, and compliance with company merchandising standards.
- Prepare regular, detailed sales reports and forecasts while providing strategic market insights to senior management.
- Identify new business opportunities, pitch to prospective clients, and aggressively expand market presence across Ibadan.
- Bachelor's degree or HND in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 to 7 years of proven sales experience, with a strong background in FMCG, consumer goods, or related industries.
- Demonstrated success in managing a sales territory, meeting targets, and building robust distribution networks.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
- Strong leadership capabilities with a proven track record of supervising and inspiring field sales teams.
- Must be willing to travel frequently within the assigned territory as required by business needs.
- Must be currently resident in, or fully prepared to relocate to, Ibadan.
- Competitive salary package with performance-based bonuses and incentives.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage and other employee wellness benefits.
- Opportunities for continuous professional development, career growth, and leadership advancement.
- A collaborative, fast-paced, and supportive work environment with a leading recruitment and business solutions firm.