National Sales Manager (Food Manufacturing)

Our client is a leading premium snack manufacturer in Nigeria. Located in Lagos, the Company produces high quality, healthy and delicious snacks made from high-quality ingredients, advanced machines and techniques. The company now seeks to recruit a dynamic National Sales Manager.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will be responsible for the sale of the company’s products in Nigeria. You will provide ongoing support to distribute products in the entire country. Additionall

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Our client is a leading premium snack manufacturer in Nigeria. Located in Lagos, the Company produces high quality, healthy and delicious snacks made from high-quality ingredients, advanced machines and techniques. The company now seeks to recruit a dynamic National Sales Manager.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will be responsible for the sale of the company’s products in Nigeria. You will provide ongoing support to distribute products in the entire country. Additionally, you will manage Regional Sales Managers. You will ensure profitable growth in sales, revenue through planning, execution and management of a supportive team.

Other Responsibilities:

Represent the company effectively with comprehensive knowledge of the company’s products

Research consumer needs and identify how the company’s products address them

Achieve company objectives by planning thoroughly, setting sales goals, analysing performance data, and making forecasts

Create and execute a strategic sales plan that expands the customer base and extends the company's global reach

Recruit sales representatives, set objectives, train and coach them, and monitor their performance

Meet with potential clients and grow long-lasting relationships that address their needs

Identify knowledge gaps within the team and develop plans for filling them

Ensure that company quotas are met by holding daily check-ins with sales team to set objectives and monitor progress

Manage the month-end and year-end close processes

Required Qualifications and Skills:

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in managing sales in a corporate setting. Preferred in a snacks manufacturing company.

Proven record of success with the entire sales process, from planning to closing.

Experience in penetration of new products into the local market.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills

Experience with CRM and ERP systems.

Superb leadership ability

Proven record in creating a full sales team, pan Nigeria.

Ability to travel at least 40% of the time