About the Role
FMR Agency is recruiting a commercially driven and results-oriented Sales and Business Development Manager to lead physical expansion and business growth for a fast-growing premium fashion and lifestyle brand in Nigeria. You will spearhead retail channel expansion, forge strategic partnerships, and recruit distributors to accelerate market penetration.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and execute comprehensive sales and business development strategies to drive aggressive revenue growth.
- Identify, negotiate with, and secure new retail partners, distributors, stockists, and franchise opportunities.
- Build and manage high-value relationships across B2B, B2C, and B2G markets.
- Explore new regional and international markets to establish the brand's physical presence.
- Lead commercial negotiations and close high-impact partnership deals.
- Lead, mentor, and support the sales team to consistently surpass performance targets.
- Analyze market trends, competitor strategies, and consumer behavior to spot emerging opportunities.
- Prepare accurate sales forecasts, budgets, and executive performance reports.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing and operations teams to execute growth initiatives.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in sales, business development, or commercial leadership.
- Demonstrated success in the fashion, retail, FMCG, or consumer goods industry.
- Proven track record of building robust distributor, wholesale, and retail networks.
- Exceptional negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong commercial acumen combined with sharp strategic thinking.
- Willingness and flexibility to travel for business development activities as required.
- Competitive salary package with attractive performance-based bonuses.
- Opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic creative agency.
- Health insurance and other standard corporate benefits.