Area Sales Manager needed at Ayoola Foods

Ayoola Foods, a leading FMCG production company specializing in Poundo Yam, Plantain Flour, and other flour products, is seeking an experienced Area Sales Manager to join our dynamic team. This position is responsible for driving sales growth, overseeing promotions, and ensuring targets are met across Abuja and other Northern states of Nigeria. The ideal candidate should be a resident of Abuja with at least 5 years of experience in a similar FMCG role and have a deep understanding of the business trends in the Northern region.

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Business Development: Develop and expand the company’s product presence in the assigned area, identifying new opportunities for growth.
• Sales Target Achievement: Meet monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets as set by the management.
• Strategic Planning: Create and present innovative strategies to promote sales of all company products in the assigned region.
• Territory Management: Design and implement a strategic business plan that strengthens the company’s customer base and market presence in the assigned areas.
• Sales Coordination: Oversee all sales activities and coordinate efforts to achieve consistent sales growth in the region.
• Distributor Management: Appoint and manage key distributors and sub-distributors in the region, working to expand the business with both new and existing customers.
• Market Presence: Supervise distributor activities, ensuring that company products are visible and available in all areas within the assigned territory.
• Market Awareness: Drive visibility for company products in key locations, including hospitals, schools, hotels, supermarkets, and more.
• Customer Relationship Management: Maintain strong relationships with customers, ensuring constant communication and a high level of service.
• Market Analysis: Conduct regular market surveys and competitive analysis to monitor industry trends and inform strategic decisions.
• Sales Forecasting: Provide realistic sales forecasts to management based on market trends and customer insights.
• Reporting: Submit weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports on sales activities and performance.
• Policy Adherence: Follow company policies and procedures to ensure market control and operational efficiency.

Qualifications & Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• 5 – 10 years of experience in a similar role within the FMCG industry.
• Deep knowledge of market trends in the Northern region of Nigeria.
• Strong leadership and strategic planning abilities.

Application Deadline: 5th May, 2025

How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should send their CV with the subject line “A.S.M (NORTH / ABUJA)”.