Regional Sales Manager - Expatriate at Adexen

Reference No.: 1311
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Industry: FMCG
Function: Commercial & Communication

Job Description
The role is critical in developing and driving the Company’s trade strategy and operational excellence. The RSM is responsible for and manages, the Sales function giving key inputs in the areas of:

• Directing and supervision of the sales force in order to not only achieve but to surpass the set company sales targets;
• Market development
• Directing the sales & marketing budget
• Working closely with the company appointed distributors as well as effectively manage distribution network
• Advising and providing management team with sales & marketing expertise for the overall performance
• Overseeing all marketing, advertising and promotional activities
• Opening of emerging markets
• Any other related tasks as may be assigned by the Country Sales Manager from time to time
  

Expectations
The successful candidate should have held a substantive sales and marketing position in a manufacturing and FMCG company and have the following minimum qualifications:

• A Business degree in Marketing or related discipline from a recognized institution
• Post graduate qualifications in sales and marketing from a recognized institution
• Solid financial management experience
• Proven experience in the private sector, ideally in a manufacturing and/or FMCG
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in a similar position in the beverage industry
• Should also have strong interpersonal skills
• Extremely self-motivated, coupled with a proven track record
• Proven track record of effective People Management and knowledge of how to coach others and develop skills.

Salary
Very attractive package.