Area Sales Manager (FMCG / Personal Care Products)
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Ascentech Services Limited is recruiting a full-time Area Sales Manager in Jos, Plateau, to grow FMCG personal care sales across an assigned territory. The role covers distributor and retailer relationships, sales targets, team supervision, market expansion, merchandising, reporting and forecasting.
- Full-time Area Sales Manager role based in Jos, Plateau.
- Focus on FMCG personal care, beauty, homecare and related consumer goods.
- Manages distributors, wholesalers, retailers and key accounts.
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Ascentech Services Limited is recruiting a full-time Area Sales Manager in Jos, Plateau, to grow FMCG personal care sales across an assigned territory. The role covers distributor and retailer relationships, sales targets, team supervision, market expansion, merchandising, reporting and forecasting.
- Full-time Area Sales Manager role based in Jos, Plateau.
- Focus on FMCG personal care, beauty, homecare and related consumer goods.
- Manages distributors, wholesalers, retailers and key accounts.
- Supervises sales representatives and monitors performance against targets.
- Requires 3–5 years of relevant FMCG sales experience.
- Bachelor's Degree or HND in Business Administration, Marketing or a related field.
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- RequiredAvailability to work in JosThe vacancy is associated with this location.
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Area Sales Manager (FMCG / Personal Care Products) at Ascentech Services Limited
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Oct 26, 2026, 1:19 PM
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Ascentech Services Limited is a human resources solutions company dedicated to helping businesses build stronger teams and manage people functions more effectively. Established in Nigeria in 2013, we have supported organizations for years with high-quality, practical HR services designed to meet real business needs, adapting to evolving workforce demands and enabling long-term growth. With a strong presence in Lagos and Ibadan, and an expanding footprint through Ascentforce in India, we deliver a broader, more connected approach to recruitment, outsourcing, training, and ongoing HR support. Ascentech brings expertise across borders, backed by over 13 years of dedicated experience in delivering practical HR and recruitment solutions.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Area Sales Manager (FMCG / Personal Care Products)
Location: Jos, Plateau
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
The ideal candidate should have experience in FMCG sales, particularly in personal care, beauty, homecare, or related consumer goods.
We are seeking a results-driven Area Sales Manager to drive sales growth, expand market coverage, and strengthen distributor and retailer relationships across the assigned territory.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor sales performance, market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback.
- Supervise and support sales representatives to achieve individual and team targets.
- Manage distributors, wholesalers, retailers, and key accounts to drive product availability and sales growth.
- Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve sales targets across the assigned territory.
- Identify new business opportunities and expand market penetration.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with distributors and customers.
- Ensure effective product distribution, merchandising, and visibility across retail outlets.
- Prepare regular sales reports, forecasts, and territory performance updates.
Requirements
Proven experience in distributor management, territory development, and sales target achievement.
Bachelor's Degree or HND in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
3–5 years of relevant FMCG sales experience, preferably in personal care, cosmetics, homecare, or related consumer goods.
Good knowledge of the Jos market and surrounding areas is an advantage.
Strong negotiation, communication, leadership, and analytical skills.
Ability to analyse sales performance and identify market growth opportunities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
Salary: N375,000 NET monthly.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to
using "ASM-JOS" as the subject of the email.
Application Deadline:
28th October, 2026.
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