Regional Sales Manager - FMCG

Our Client: A successful business which produces well-known consumer goods within the FMCG category, high turnover with exceptional sales figures and a passion for hiring highly-capable and ambitious sales professionals, is looking to get on board a Regional Sales Manager for their operations in Lagos, Nigeria.

Your Role: The incumbent will mange the van sales operation in order to generate growth and profitability within the assigned region. Achieving the sales numbers to generate maximum volume and margin, Planing an effective go to market strategy which would optimize the assigned territory leading to full coverage, Participating in budget setting to ensure sales budgets are reasonable and meet sales demand, Maintaining strong customer relation to drive the business, Reviewing and analyzing the sales force achievements, Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities through more coverage, promotional activities, range extensions or merchandising changes would be the primary responsibilities.

Must Haves :

- A Track record of managing the Traditional Trade/Wholesale/Van Sales Channels. At least 10 years

- Sales, Account Management experience in the FMCG sector Man-management experience is required.

- Graduate calibre, preferably with an MBA Good knowledge and experience of marketing and brand building activities.

- Excellent communication and presentation skills