Area Sales Manager

An exciting opportunity for the position of Area Sales Manager based in Yola, Adamawa with Ascentech Services Limited. The role focuses on driving sales aligned with the company’s goals and strategies, identifying key potential customers across industries, factories, and catering contractors, developing dealers and distributors, and building and leading the field sales team in the assigned territory to meet individual and collective sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective sales strategies to achieve or exceed sales targets in the assigned area.
• Conduct market research to identify opportunities, trends, and potential challenges in the food industry.
• Recruit, train, and manage a high-performing sales team to ensure they meet individual and collective sales goals.
• Forecast sales volumes and revenue based on market analysis and historical data.
• Develop and manage the sales budget for the assigned area, ensuring efficient use of resources.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, distributors, and retailers in the area.
• Identify and acquire new clients while ensuring the retention and satisfaction of existing clients.
• Plan and execute sales promotion activities, including discounts, special offers, and marketing campaigns.
• Maintain a deep understanding of the company’s product line and keep the sales team updated on product features and benefits.

Requirements

• HND or BSc degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in selling similar products in a similar industry.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in driving sales and leading a team of at least 4 people.
• Good presentation and writing skills.
• Willingness to drive numbers and a strong eye for detail.
• Extensive travelling within Nigeria and West Africa.
• Salary: a monthly net budget of N400,000.