Area Sales Manager
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Prima Corporations Limited is hiring an Area Sales Manager to drive sales growth, manage key accounts, and expand market share within an assigned territory in Nigeria. The role requires strong sales leadership, territory management, and customer relationship skills. Competitive salary, HMO, and growth opportunities are offered.
- Sales leadership role with territory and team management responsibility
- Minimum 7 years sales experience required
- Experience in manufacturing, packaging, or FMCG is preferred
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Prima Corporations Limited is hiring an Area Sales Manager to drive sales growth, manage key accounts, and expand market share within an assigned territory in Nigeria. The role requires strong sales leadership, territory management, and customer relationship skills. Competitive salary, HMO, and growth opportunities are offered.
- Sales leadership role with territory and team management responsibility
- Minimum 7 years sales experience required
- Experience in manufacturing, packaging, or FMCG is preferred
- HMO, staff bus, canteen, and competitive benefits offered
- Extensive travel within assigned territory expected
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- Required7+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
- RequiredEducation or certification mentioned in the postThe captured text mentions education, a diploma, certificate, or licence.
- PreferredPractical evidence in sales, technology, financeThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in NigerThe vacancy is associated with this location.
- UnclearComfort with the Full Time contract termsConfirm hours, duration, probation and benefits at the original source.
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- What experience makes you a strong fit for this Area Sales Manager role in sales, technology?
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Original source description
The Area Sales Manager will be responsible for driving sales growth, developing customer relationships, and expanding the market within an assigned territory.
To guide the company towards profitability and long-term success, the Area Sales Manager will execute sales strategies, grow market share, and build sustainable customer partnerships that support Prima Corp's business objectives.
The role focuses on achieving sales targets, identifying new business opportunities, managing key accounts, and ensuring excellent customer satisfaction.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Servicing the needs of existing customers.
Establishing, maintaining and expanding customer base in designated area.
Setting sales targets for individual reps and unit teams.
Assessing costs, competition, and supply and demand to identify selling prices.
Perform any other duties as required
Reaching the targets and goals set for designated areas.
Maintaining and increasing sales of your company’s products.
Establishing a sales training program to train new sales reps.
Increasing business opportunities through various routes to market.
Monitoring your team’s performance and motivating them to reach targets.
Qualifications & Requirements
Minimum of 7 years' sales experience, preferably in manufacturing, packaging, FMCG, or a related industry.
Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets.
Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned territory.
Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Sales, or a related field.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
Good understanding of the PET preforms, cap, beverage, food, or packaging market is an added advantage.
Strong experience in key account management, business development, and territory management.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
Key Competencies:
Negotiation Skills
Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint
Sales Forecasting & Reporting
Market Analysis
Proficiency in CRM and Sales Software
Customer Relationship Management
Communication & Presentation Skills.
Sales & Business Development
Leadership & Team Management
What We Offer
Employee Welfare – HMO, Staff Bus, Staff Canteen.
Competitive salary and benefits
Supportive and safety-focused work environment
Growth and training opportunities
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send your CV and explain why you’re interested in this position to:
using "Area Sales Manager" as the subject of your email.
Application Deadline:
16th October, 2026.
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