Assistant Sales Manager

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Lagos Full Time Retail, Fashion & FMCG NGN 400,000 - 600,000 Plus Commission

Job summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for driving revenue growth, supporting the sales team, developing customer relationships, and executing sales strategies to expand market presence. This role requires strong leadership, analytical thinking, and the ability to consistently achieve sales targets in a competitive market.

Min Qualification: Degree Experience Level: Mid level Experience Length: 4 years Language Requirement: English Working Hours: Full Time - 8 to 5 Applicant Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job descriptions & requirements

Responsibilities:

  • ‎Support the achievement of sales targets by driving revenue growth, market penetration, and customer acquisition across assigned territories.
  • ‎Lead, motivate, and support the sales team to ensure alignment with business objectives and performance expectations.
  • ‎Develop and implement sales plans, budgets, forecasts, and market strategies to achieve organizational goals.
  • ‎Identify new business opportunities while managing prospecting, customer onboarding, and key account relationships.
  • ‎Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers to drive customer retention and business growth.
  • ‎Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to identify growth opportunities.
  • ‎Prepare and submit accurate daily, weekly, monthly, and annual sales reports.
  • ‎Maintain CRM records and support sales-related coordination with internal teams, including supply chain and operations.
  • Ensure excellent customer service and timely resolution of customer issues.
  • ‎Represent the organization professionally during client meetings, negotiations, and business development activities.

‎Requirements:

  • ‎Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
  • ‎Minimum of 4 years' experience in a sales leadership or supervisory role, preferably within the FMCG, retail, or consumer products industry.
  • ‎Proven ability to consistently meet or exceed sales targets.‎• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
  • ‎Proficiency in CRM systems, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other sales automation tools.
  • ‎Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to identify market opportunities.
  • ‎Willingness and ability to travel within and outside Lagos for business activities when required.
  • ‎Possession of a valid driver's license.
  • ‎MBA or relevant sales and marketing certifications are an added advantage.
  • ‎The ability to communicate in local languages is an added advantage.


‎Location: Ilupeju, Lagos State.


Remuneration: NGN 600,000

Work Mode: Onsite


About FMR Agency

FMR Agency in Ikeja is currently hiring across Marketing & Communications, Sales, and Admin & Office roles as a recruitment company filling positions for clients. Of the 21 open positions, 15 are based in Lagos, 2 are based in Kano, 2 are based in Abuja, and 1 each is based in Anambra and Abia. The openings span from entry-level and no-experience roles to mid-level and senior positions, with most requiring 0–5 years of experience.

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