About the Role
MTN Nigeria, Africa's leading telecommunications powerhouse, is looking for a talented and driven Representative for Sales and Trade Development to join our vibrant team in Kaura Namoda, Zamfara. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for expanding trade infrastructure, managing financial services distribution, and boosting retail dominance within your assigned territory. If you possess a passion for sales and want to shape the future of connectivity in Nigeria, we invite you to apply.
Key Responsibilities- Ensure sub-dealers and dealer branches are consistently contacted, verifying stock receipt and movement.
- Deliver on-the-spot informal training and coaching on MTN products, services, and promotions to 100% of visited outlets within the call cycle.
- Manage local events and promotions, generate sub-dealer promo specifications, and conduct thorough post-promo evaluations.
- Maintain a target call cycle of 8 to 10 productive visits per day to identify, classify, and support distribution channel players.
- Guarantee that MTN product availability remains above 95% across all channels at all times.
- Drive brand awareness by achieving at least 65% visibility through effective signage, point-of-sale (POS) distribution, and merchandising.
- Build and nurture robust relationships between authorized distributors, sub-dealers, and retailers while resolving activation and product queries swiftly.
- 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.
- Prior working experience within a medium-sized organization or a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) environment.
- Strong market intelligence gathering and problem-solving abilities.
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs.
- Opportunities for continuous professional development and career advancement within the MTN Group.
- Dynamic and collaborative work environment with industry-leading professionals.