About the Role
Abelinis Limited is a leading experiential marketing and outsourcing company committed to delivering excellence through innovative field operations, strategic manpower deployment, and result-driven sales execution. We are currently recruiting dynamic Business Development Managers on behalf of our esteemed client, Flour Mills of Nigeria (FMN), to support the aggressive sales and growth of Golden Penny Coco Crush across selected markets in Lagos. Available markets include Trade Fair, Iyana Ipaja, Ikotun, Igando, Agbara, Badagry, Oniwaya/Moshalashi, Ile Epo, Sango, Ayobo/Ipaja, Mowe/Ibafo, Ajah, Epe, Oke Arin, Ojuelegba, Sabo Market, Mile 12/Ketu, Boundary, and Bariga. Please note that applicants must reside within or in close proximity to their preferred target market and possess a strong passion for daily field-based sales operations.
Key Responsibilities- Visit wholesalers, retailers, and trade outlets daily within your assigned market to drive brand presence.
- Generate orders and consistently work towards achieving assigned sales and distribution targets.
- Identify, prospect, and develop new retail and wholesale outlets for Golden Penny Coco Crush.
- Maintain and nurture strong, professional relationships with existing trade customers.
- Follow up on order fulfillment to ensure timely delivery and high customer satisfaction.
- Monitor product availability, stock levels, and merchandising visibility across all trade touchpoints.
- Gather market intelligence by tracking competitor activities, pricing trends, and consumer feedback.
- Provide active support during brand activations, promotions, and marketing campaigns when required.
- Submit accurate, timely daily reports covering field activities, sales performance, and market insights using mobile tools.
- Minimum of an OND in any relevant discipline from a recognized institution.
- Previous proven experience in sales, FMCG, distributor sales management, or field marketing will be a distinct advantage.
- Deep familiarity, strong network, and good geographical knowledge of your preferred market location.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal relationship-building skills.
- Proficiency in using a smartphone for daily reporting, capturing store pictures, and GPS location tracking.
- Unwavering willingness and physical stamina to engage in daily outdoor field sales operations.
- Strict requirement to live within or very close to the specific market you are applying to cover.
- Competitive base remuneration with performance-based incentives and sales bonuses.
- Opportunity to build a rewarding career representing a globally recognized FMCG brand like Flour Mills of Nigeria.
- Comprehensive training and professional development in trade marketing and sales execution.
- Dynamic and supportive work environment with clear growth pathways.