Area Sales Manager (ASM) at Ascentech Services Limited

Ascentech Services Limited is a full-fledged Human Resource Solution Provider incorporated in 2013 with its Head Office in Lagos, Nigeria. We are committed to forging long-term partnerships with our clients by creating and delivering robust and flexible services that address the changing needs of their business.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Area Sales Manager (ASM) - Sales & Business Development

Location: Lagos
Reporting to: the Sales Head

Job Description

• The individual will play a key role as the member of the management team tasked with scaling up and rapidly growing the frozen food business.
• The individual will be responsible for developing and executing the Sales & marketing strategy, identifying consumer/ customer needs, launching new products and implementing marketing and promotional programs in order to drive profitable sales growth across all channels of business - Foodservice (HORECA), Quick Service Restaurant (QSRs) and Retail.

Role and Responsibilities

• Implement the Sales strategy and marketing plan.
• Focus on category development all three business channels - Foodservice, QSR chains, Retail.
• Multi-tasking / sales budgeting exercise / lead development & time management.
• Managing Under performance of a team member / Dead line oriented.
• Plan and conduct market researches with consumers/customers for insights gathering inputs of competitors & new product development etc.
• Work closely with Marketing for successful implementation of marketing & promotional programs across channels.
• Plan and execute consumer/ customer out-reach programs and events (food shows, festivals, consumer engagement etc.)
• Develop sales capability by training and on the job orientation of sales pitch and Demo.
• Beat plan and scaling the same towards accountability towards budget / Target.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent is a must.
• MBA in sales or an equivalent professional qualification would be a plus.
• Minimum 6-10 years of marketing experience preferably in FMCG/Dairy / Frozen/ Beverage {Beer} / Hospitality/ Modern Trade/ Catering School.
• Strong understanding of Lagos Food consumers and FMCG market dynamics

Skills:

• Excellent oral and a strong professional presentation skill.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Collaborative approach to problem-solving.
• Aptitude for technical understanding of products and manufacturing processes
• Works well under deadline pressures; ability to prioritize and manage multiple and conflicting priorities.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Creative and a consultative style of working.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: cv@ascentech.com.ng Stating the position applied for as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in selling ICT solutions.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.