About the Role
Ascentech Services Limited is currently seeking a dynamic and results-driven Area Sales Manager to join our growing team in Nigeria. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for driving sales growth, expanding market coverage, and strengthening vital distributor and retailer relationships across your assigned territory. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in FMCG sales, with a specific focus on personal care, beauty, homecare, or related consumer goods. If you possess a proven track record in territory development and a passion for building high-performing sales teams, we invite you to advance your career with a leading recruitment and business solutions provider.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and execute comprehensive sales strategies to achieve and exceed revenue targets across the designated territory.
- Manage relationships with distributors, wholesalers, retailers, and key accounts to ensure optimal product availability and continuous sales growth.
- Identify new business opportunities, untapped markets, and innovative ways to expand overall market penetration.
- Monitor sales performance, analyze emerging market trends, track competitor activities, and gather valuable customer feedback.
- Supervise, mentor, and support sales representatives to help them achieve both individual and team objectives.
- Ensure effective product distribution, premium merchandising, and maximum brand visibility across all retail outlets.
- Prepare and present accurate sales reports, demand forecasts, and regular territory performance updates to management.
- Bachelor Degree or HND in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related discipline.
- Three to five years of relevant FMCG sales experience, preferably within personal care, cosmetics, homecare, or consumer goods sectors.
- Demonstrated expertise in distributor management, territory development, and consistent sales target achievement.
- Strong negotiation, interpersonal communication, leadership, and analytical skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other core Microsoft Office applications.
- Familiarity and working knowledge of the Jos market and surrounding regions will be considered a distinct advantage.
- Competitive salary package with performance-based incentives.
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within a reputable organization.
- Comprehensive training and development support to enhance leadership and sales expertise.
- A collaborative and dynamic work environment that values initiative and strategic thinking.