Bakery Sales Representatives at Selena Bakeries Limited

Selena Bakeries Limited, a next-generation baked goods company located in Ijanikin, Lagos State, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Location: Lagos

Selena Bakeries Limited is looking for prospective star quality Sales Reps to become brand ambassadors of its gourmet quality bread products.
This position is responsible for generating sales and distribution of bread products to various retail and, or wholesale clients such as supermarkets, restaurants, schools, events caterers, table-top retailers etc.
The successful candidate will be responsible for driving sales growth and supporting Selena Bakeries sales goals as we carve out a dominant market share position in the baking industry.

Duties and Responsibilities

Driving sales using traditional, digital and social media marketing strategies
Promoting baked products to increase inside and outside sales
Performing all duties safely by adhering to all company policies as well as local and federal regulations
Merchandising products neatly and accurately, according to product mix and aging rotation
Soliciting prospective new clients to introduce sales promotions and to generate new business
Keeping existing clients informed of new products
Listening to, and resolving client complaints in timely manner
Managing time to meet client demands
Being flexible to adapt to changes in the workplace; work schedules and priorities to reach sales goals
Adhering to worker safety, food safety, and Good Baking Practice regulations
Merchandising products according to bakery standards
Complying with customer check-in and check-out procedures
Determining customer inventory needs and placing orders accordingly
Interacting with client’s management to develop and maintain positive working relationships

Minimum academic requirement; OND (Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university, a plus)
Must possess astute attention to detail and accuracy with excellent presentation skills
At least 21 years of age
Basic math competency and excellent verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of Digital and social media marketing
Must be teachable and willing to learn new Marketing strategies
Competency in Microsoft applications; including Word, Excel, Outlook, and the Internet
Able to work comfortably in a fast-paced environment
Must have at least a one-year verifiable work experience in any industry or government agency
Prior Baking or Food Industry experience is highly desirable
Excellent time management, organizational and problem-solving skills
Professionalism and team player attitude
Capable of handling multiple tasks with competing priorities under minimal supervision
Able to think critically and exercise independent judgment and discretion
Self-motivated with a learning attitude and a sense of urgency
Must be able to get to the factory in Ijanikin, Lagos every work day, and on time