Area Sales & Marketing Lead - South East I
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Elkris Bio Health Foods Nigeria Ltd is hiring a commercially driven Area Sales & Marketing Lead to lead sales operations and expand market penetration across Enugu, Ebonyi, Aba and Umuahia. The role focuses on territory management, FMCG distribution, outlet acquisition, distributor relationships and field sales team leadership. The position suits a results-oriented sales leader with strong knowledge of South-East markets.
- Lead sales operations across Enugu, Ebonyi, Aba and Umuahia markets
- Drive territory sales growth and consistently achieve targets
- Recruit and supervise Community Sales Representatives
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Elkris Bio Health Foods Nigeria Ltd is hiring a commercially driven Area Sales & Marketing Lead to lead sales operations and expand market penetration across Enugu, Ebonyi, Aba and Umuahia. The role focuses on territory management, FMCG distribution, outlet acquisition, distributor relationships and field sales team leadership. The position suits a results-oriented sales leader with strong knowledge of South-East markets.
- Lead sales operations across Enugu, Ebonyi, Aba and Umuahia markets
- Drive territory sales growth and consistently achieve targets
- Recruit and supervise Community Sales Representatives
- FMCG, food distribution or consumer goods experience preferred
- Bachelor's Degree or HND in Business Administration, Marketing or related discipline
- 3–5 years relevant sales and marketing experience required
- Extensive travel within the assigned territory required
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- RequiredAvailability to work in EnuguThe vacancy is associated with this location.
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We are seeking a commercially astute and highly motivated Area Sales & Marketing Lead – South East 1 to lead our sales operations, expand market penetration and build a high-performing sales network across Enugu, Ebonyi, Aba and Umuahia.
Are you a results-driven sales leader with a strong understanding of territory management, FMCG distribution, market expansion and team leadership? This is an opportunity to join Elkris Bio Health Foods Nigeria Ltd. and drive sales growth across key markets in the South-East.
Key Responsibilities
- Build strong relationships with distributors, retailers and other key trade partners.
- Drive territory sales growth and consistently achieve assigned sales targets.
- Develop territory action plans and ensure effective execution of sales initiatives.
- Track sales results, outlet acquisition, CSR productivity and market penetration.
- Identify, onboard and activate new retail outlets, distributors and business partners.
- Recruit, coordinate, supervise and drive the productivity of Community Sales Representatives (CSRs).
- Expand product distribution, visibility and availability across assigned markets.
- Develop and execute effective sales and marketing strategies to increase revenue and market share.
- Prepare timely performance reports, identify gaps and implement corrective measures.
- Monitor sales performance, market trends, competitor activities and customer feedback.
Requirements
- Excellent negotiation, communication, analytical and relationship-management skills.
- Demonstrable experience in territory sales management, distribution development and field sales team leadership.
- Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned territory.
- Bachelor's Degree or HND in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales or a related discipline.
- High levels of integrity, accountability, initiative and commercial awareness.
- Strong knowledge of the Enugu, Ebonyi, Aba and Umuahia markets and their commercial networks.
- Proven ability to deliver sales targets, grow distribution and manage a results-oriented team.
- 3–5 years of relevant sales and marketing experience, preferably in FMCG, food distribution or consumer goods.
- Who Should Apply?
- If you have the experience, market knowledge and drive to deliver exceptional results, we want to hear from you.
- We are looking for a proactive sales leader who understands that success is measured by sales delivered, outlets activated, distribution expanded and team performance—not merely activities or reports.
- What We Offer
- The opportunity to work with a growing food and consumer products business.
- Very competitive and attractive salary.
- An opportunity to lead market expansion and contribute directly to business growth.
- Performance-based incentives and rewards for achieving agreed sales targets.
- How to Apply
- Interested and qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and their updated CV to:
- [email protected]
- using the job title as the subject of the mail.
- Note:
- Only candidates with relevant sales experience and strong knowledge of the assigned South-East markets will be considered.
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