Sales Manager at Zaika Foods Limited

Zaika Foods Limited serves its solutions to West Africa with a qualitative productive mind-set through innovations as a pioneer Food Science Industry, we offer a custom blended range of high quality assured products to meet the specific taste requirements. With local R & D, analytical and application facilities, we develop new products and conduct trials/demonstrations of ingredients in finished products.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Sales Manager

Location: Nationwide
Employment Type: Full-time
Level – Senior

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Sales Manager. You will provide overall leadership for the zonal sales organization.
You will develop key sales strategies and execution plans to achieve the corporate growth objectives.
You will also be responsible for the human capital development of his team and report directly to the Business Head

Job Description

Develop and execute a strategic plan to achieve sales targets and expand customer base
Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships
Partner with customers to understand their business needs and objectives and provide solutions
Own and hit/exceed annual sales targets
Align sales targets for his/her region and ensures achievement
Define and monitor sales performance in the various sales channels within his geography
Establish and manage strategic business relationships with key account customers
Align/set and communicate key priorities and KPIs to sales managers
Organize, coach, challenge, & develop staff within the sales organization

Qualification and Requirements

HND / BSc in relevant field.
MSc will be a plus.
Atleast 15 years of relevance work experience in sales/Business development in either manufacturing / production / FMCG Industry
5+ years’ experience in a significant leadership role in manufacturing / production / FMCG Industry
Strong and convincing personality, with a sense of urgency, can communicate at all levels and persuade key stakeholders to the right course of action
Keen business sense, with the ability to find creative business-oriented solutions to problems
Good knowledge of Nigerian Market with proven experience and coverage of the South West
Proven success working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Change Management skills required.
Business, Analytical and Financial Acumen Required.
Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills required.
Excellent entrepreneurial and commercial awareness
High degree of assertiveness across cultural and geographical diversity
Incumbent will be required to travel widely across respective regions and to other Locations as required.