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Description

• We are seeking dynamic and results-driven Area Sales Managers to join our team. The vacancy is in different regions in the country. In this role, you will be responsible for leading a team of sales representatives, developing sales strategies, and driving revenue growth within your assigned territory.
• You will work closely with the sales team to identify new business opportunities, build strong relationships with key clients, and ensure customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in sales management and a strong understanding of the market.
• If you are a motivated leader with excellent communication skills and a passion for driving sales, we want to hear from you!
• As the Area Sales Manager, you will play a key role in driving sales growth within your assigned territory. You will be responsible for managing a team of sales representatives, developing and executing strategic sales plans, and building strong relationships with existing and new customers within the food and beverage industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve assigned sales targets for your territory.
• Coach, and mentor a high-performing team of sales representatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, distributors, and industry partners.
• Identify new business opportunities and develop strategies to secure new accounts.
• Analyze market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities for growth.
• Prepare sales reports and forecasts to track performance and measure progress against goals.
• Collaborate with marketing, production, and other departments to ensure a seamless customer experience.

Requirements

• Proven experience in sales management or a similar role
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a sales team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field
• Ability to travel within the assigned territory

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
• Comprehensive health benefits package
• Opportunity for career growth and advancement
• Sales training and professional development programs
• Sales incentives and rewards

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Role Description

• This is a full-time on-site role for a Regional Sales Manager at GBfoods Nigeria located in the South East.
• The Regional Sales Manager will be responsible for managing a team of sales representatives, developing and implementing sales strategies, achieving sales targets, conducting market analysis, building and maintaining relationships with clients, and providing excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales and business development
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to analyze market trends and competitors
• Goal-oriented and results-driven mindset
• Good knowledge of the food industry
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, or a related field

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Role

• The Projects Lead will be based in Kebbi, Nigeria and have on-the-grounds responsibility for the implementation of the block farming concept in Nigeria, starting with proof-of-concept project for the tomato block farming project in Kebbi State in Nigeria.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Director in the design of priority products for the block farming projects.
• Design annual project roll out plans for the block farms.
• Lead in the execution of the block farming projects in the ground.
• Responsible for local community stakeholder engagement, including community leaders, farmers, suppliers, etc.
• Fully responsible for maintaining mutually beneficial relationships with farmers on the block farming projects, ensuring low attrition with farmers.
• Work with agronomists to provide deep level technical support to farmers, leading to improved farm yields year-on-year.
• Identify suitable locations for the implementation of future block farming projects
• Provide leadership to local team to ensure a strong sense of team commitment and motivation.
• Preparation and presentation of periodic project reports.

Requirements
Technical Competencies:

• Minimum three (3) years of work experience in a Project Management or similar role.
• Experience working on a farm setting in Kebbi State or Northern Nigeria and providing technical support to farmers
• Experience in managing teams

Behavioural Competencies:

• Leadership and people management
• Stakeholder management.
• Local community engagement.
• Effective Communication, with fluency in Hausa language will be an added advantage.
• Proactivity
• Result-driven and high sense of ownership.
• Analytical capability and critical thinking.
• Resource management with integrity.

What can you expect from us?

• You will be part of a unique  company in an exciting moment, when we are growing and becoming a very consolidated multinational in the FMCG Food industry, with many strong brands.