About the Role
Erisco Foods Limited is a leading indigenous food manufacturer in Nigeria, renowned for quality household brands like Nagiko and Ric-Giko tomato paste, Nagiko Sugar, and Basmati Rice. We are currently expanding our footprint and looking for a results-driven Sales & Marketing Executive to join our dynamic team in Kogi State.
Key Responsibilities- Conduct comprehensive market research to identify new selling opportunities and evaluate customer needs in the Kogi region.
- Actively prospect new clients through cold calling, networking, and strategic engagement.
- Prepare and deliver compelling presentations on Erisco Foods products to potential distributors and retailers.
- Negotiate and close sales deals while effectively handling customer complaints and objections.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure stock availability for sales and promotional demonstrations.
- Participate in industry exhibitions and trade conferences on behalf of the company.
- Generate frequent sales reports and gather actionable market feedback from prospects.
- Bachelor's Degree (B.Sc) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in a relevant discipline.
- 2 to 5 years of proven experience as a Sales Executive or in a similar commercial role, preferably within the FMCG sector.
- Must currently reside in Kogi State with a strong understanding of the local market.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite, with CRM software experience being an added advantage.
- Self-motivated, fast learner, and passionate about driving sales growth.
- Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
- Opportunity for career growth within a leading Nigerian manufacturing company.
- Comprehensive training on product marketing and sales strategies.
- Dynamic and supportive work environment.