About the Role
BONS Industries Limited, a premier manufacturer of high-quality food ingredients, bakery materials, packaged foods, and beverages since 1989, is looking for a dynamic Van Sales Representative and Business Developer to join our Benin branch. In this vital field role, you will play a key part in driving direct sales, expanding our retail footprint, and ensuring our world-class products reach customers efficiently across the region.
Key Responsibilities- Sell and distribute company products directly from the sales van to retail outlets, supermarkets, and distributors.
- Develop, build, and maintain strong, profitable business relationships with new and existing trade partners.
- Identify and convert new business opportunities to actively expand our customer base and market share in Benin.
- Consistently achieve and exceed daily, weekly, and monthly sales and distribution targets.
- Maintain accurate daily sales records, inventory logs, and basic financial reconciliations.
- Monitor competitor activities and market trends to provide constructive feedback to management.
- Minimum of an HND or Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Sales, or a related field.
- Proven work experience in field sales, van sales, or business development within the FMCG sector is an advantage.
- Must possess a valid driver's license and have proven, confident driving experience (mandatory).
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong basic numeracy and meticulous record-keeping abilities.
- Resilient, target-driven, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
- Competitive salary with attractive performance-based sales commissions.
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within a leading manufacturing company.
- Comprehensive training on product knowledge and effective sales techniques.
- Dynamic and supportive work environment.