Field Regional Sales Supervisor at Demiller Farms

Demiller Farms is an agricultural company that specializes majorly in farming and the manufacturing of agricultural products like peanuts, chin-chin, popcorn etc.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Field Regional Sales Supervisor

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Overview

• We are seeking a motivated and results-driven Field Regional Sales Supervisor to oversee and drive the performance of our street sales team across various neighborhoods in Lagos.
• This role requires an experienced individual with a solid understanding of field sales operations, team management, and a customer-focused approach.
• The ideal candidate will have the skills to coordinate a team of salespersons, ensure targets are met, and contribute to our growth in the Lagos region.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Management: Supervise a team of 10-15 salespersons operating in a designated region within Lagos. Provide training, guidance, and support to maximize their performance and achieve daily sales targets.
• Sales Performance Monitoring: Track and analyze daily sales data, ensure all team members meet their sales targets, and report on regional performance to the Sales Manager.
• Sales Strategy Execution: Implement the neighborhood-based sales plan, identify key hotspots for street sales, and optimize daily routes and schedules for the sales team to maximize reach and product visibility.
• Inventory Management: Manage daily product allocations, ensure accurate stock distribution to each salesperson, and conduct end-of-day stock reconciliation.
• Customer Feedback Collection: Engage with customers and gather valuable feedback on products to provide insights to the sales and marketing team for product improvement.
• Reporting: Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly sales reports, and communicate performance metrics, challenges, and opportunities to the Sales Manager.
• Team Motivation & Incentives: Monitor team morale and provide motivation to maintain high energy levels. Implement incentive programs to reward top-performing salespersons.
• Problem-Solving: Address on-ground challenges faced by salespersons, such as location access, customer complaints, and inventory shortages, ensuring smooth daily operations.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in field sales, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role, ideally within FMCG, retail, or street sales environments.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with Lagos neighborhoods and an understanding of street-level sales dynamics.
• Skills: Excellent communication, leadership, and team management skills. Strong organizational skills to manage inventory, schedules, and reporting.
• Problem-Solving Ability: Proactive in addressing on-the-ground challenges and implementing solutions for smooth operations.
• Goal-Oriented: Proven ability to meet or exceed sales targets and drive performance in a field sales environment.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends, as required to meet sales objectives.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunity for career growth within the company.
• Comprehensive training on product and sales techniques.
• Transportation allowance for daily field activities.

Application Closing Date
23rd November, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their CV along with a cover letter explaining their experience in field sales and why they would be a great fit for this role to: [email protected] using "Application for Field Regional Sales Supervisor – Lagos" as the subject of the mail.