About this role
Head of Sales
Head of Sales at Emmanuel Bakeries Limited
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Head of Sales
Location: Kogi
Job type: Full time
Job Description We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Head of Sales to lead and manage the company's sales operations and drive sustainable revenue growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement effective sales strategies to achieve the company's revenue and volume targets.
- Provide strategic leadership and direction to the sales department.
- Set sales targets for regions, branches, teams, and individual sales personnel.
- Monitor sales performance and ensure that targets are consistently pursued and achieved.
- Develop strategies for customer acquisition, retention, market expansion, and increased market share.
- Analyse sales reports, market trends, customer behaviour, and competitor activities to identify business opportunities.
- Supervise and evaluate the performance of Sales Managers, BDMs, Supervisors, Sales Representatives, and other sales personnel.
- Establish effective sales performance monitoring and reporting systems.
- Work closely with Operations, Finance, Logistics, HR, and other departments to ensure smooth sales execution.
- Develop strategies to improve product distribution and market penetration.
- Monitor sales territories and identify underperforming areas requiring corrective action.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, distributors, and business partners.
- Ensure effective implementation of pricing, promotional, and trade strategies.
- Review sales forecasts and ensure adequate stock availability to support sales targets.
- Identify challenges affecting sales performance and recommend appropriate solutions to Management.
- Prepare and present periodic sales performance reports to Management.
- Coach, mentor, and develop the sales team to improve productivity and professionalism.
- Ensure compliance with company sales policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.
Requirements
- Minimum of B.Sc. in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Sales Management, or a related field.
- Masters degree is an added advantage.
- Proven experience in sales leadership and management, preferably in FMCG, distribution, retail, or a related industry.
- Strong knowledge of sales strategy, distribution, territory management, and business development.
- Demonstrated ability to manage sales teams and achieve challenging targets.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.
- Ability to work with sales data and performance reports.
- Candidates with relevant industry experience will be given preference.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.