About the Role
MTN Nigeria is part of the MTN Group, Africa's leading cellular telecommunications company, dedicated to connecting millions of Nigerians to the world of telecommunications. We are currently looking for a motivated Representative - Sales and Trade Development to manage trade infrastructure, financial services, and retail channels in the Ikoyi territory, ensuring MTN maintains a competitive edge and strong brand affinity.
Key Responsibilities- Manage and develop trade infrastructure and financial services through retail distribution channels to ensure MTN market dominance.
- Conduct regular visits to sub-dealers and dealer branches, ensuring consistent product availability above 95% at all times.
- Provide informal training, on-the-spot coaching, and merchandising support across all visited outlets in the assigned call cycle.
- Drive brand awareness, signage, and POS distribution to achieve at least 65% visibility within the channel of distribution.
- Monitor network quality, resolve activation and product queries, and gather vital market intelligence to report back to management.
- Build and nurture robust relationships between authorized distributors, sub-dealers, and retailers within the territory.
- Generate weekly and monthly sales activity reports, promo specifications, and post-promo evaluations.
- First degree, preferably in the social sciences or a related discipline.
- Fluent in English with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in sales, marketing, or trade development, preferably within a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) or telecommunications environment.
- Demonstrated experience working effectively within a medium-sized organization.
- Strong analytical, relationship-building, and problem-solving abilities.
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive health insurance and wellness benefits.
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within the MTN Group.
- Dynamic, fast-paced, and collaborative work environment.