Sales Manager 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 through our core offerings.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Sales Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Field: Marketing / Sales / Business Development / Merchandiser

Job Description

• As a Sales Supervisor with 4 years of experience in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry, you likely have a strong foundation in managing sales teams, optimizing processes, and achieving targets. 
• Below is a general outline of what your experience and responsibilities may involve, which you can use to highlight your strengths in a CV, interview, or career development discussion:
  • Team Leadership & Management: Oversee a team of sales representatives, providing coaching, guidance, and performance reviews. You may have also been responsible for recruitment and onboarding new team members.
  • Sales Target Achievement: Work with the sales team to ensure that sales targets and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) are met. This involves setting achievable goals, tracking progress, and adjusting strategies as needed.
  • Customer Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key retail accounts, distributors, and clients. Your role may have involved understanding customer needs and ensuring the company's products were well-represented in retail channels.
  • Market Analysis & Strategy Development: Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and consumer behavior to devise sales strategies and identify growth opportunities.
  • Inventory & Stock Management: Coordinate with inventory and supply chain teams to ensure the timely availability of products and optimal stock levels across key locations.
  • Promotions & Product Launches: Plan and execute promotional activities and new product launches to increase market share and drive brand visibility.
  • Reporting & Forecasting: Prepare sales reports for senior management, analyzing performance metrics and providing forecasts for future sales and business growth.
  • Training & Development: Organize training programs for sales team members on new products, sales techniques, and customer service to improve performance.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor Degree, HND
• Experience: 4 - 5

Key Skills:

• Sales Management: Effective in managing sales teams, setting clear objectives, and driving results through motivation and leadership.
• Customer Focus: Skilled in customer relationship building and understanding the dynamics of retail and consumer needs.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Proficient in using sales data, market research, and consumer insights to drive strategies and decision-making.
• Communication & Negotiation: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to negotiate with clients and stakeholders effectively.
• Problem-Solving: Quick to identify challenges in sales processes and market conditions, with the ability to create solutions that drive improvements.
• FMCG Industry Knowledge: In-depth understanding of the FMCG landscape, including product cycles, market segmentation, and distribution channels.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified Candidates should send CV to: cv@ascentech.com.ng using "Sales Manager (Lagos)" as the subject of the mail.