About the Role
Ascentech Services Limited is hiring a strategic and results-driven National Sales Manager to spearhead our Food Division's commercial and sales operations across Nigeria. In this executive leadership role, you will define and execute the overall commercial strategy, driving brand growth, market expansion, and aggressive revenue targets within our distribution network. You will leverage your extensive industry expertise to optimize sales performance, enhance distribution systems, and lead high-performing teams to deliver exceptional business results.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and execute comprehensive nationwide commercial and sales strategies for the Food Division to achieve sustainable business growth.
- Oversee daily sales performance, sales activation initiatives, and market expansion efforts across Nigeria.
- Manage key client and principal engagements, strengthening relationships within the FMCG distribution ecosystem.
- Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing sales team specializing in consumer goods such as beverages, tomato paste, margarine, oil, and sugar.
- Drive strategic sales processes and oversee the end-to-end implementation of sales projects and merchandising programs.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align sales objectives with overarching corporate goals.
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree or HND in a relevant discipline.
- At least 12 years of professional experience in Sales and Distribution within the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry.
- Minimum of 5 years serving in a senior Sales Managerial position.
- Proven expertise in managing high-performance sales teams and selling beverage products, tomato paste, margarine, oil, and sugar.
- Deep understanding of strategic sales processes, merchandising, and Nigerian distribution networks.
- Exceptional communication skills and writing proficiency in English.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with industry standards.
- Opportunities for professional growth and executive leadership impact.
- Dynamic work environment with a leading recruitment and business solutions provider.