Sales & Marketing Officer
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A Sales & Marketing Officer role is available in Abuja with an indigenous food processing company focused on probiotic yoghurt products. The position involves driving sales growth, expanding the customer base, building distributor relationships, and supporting brand visibility in the Abuja market. The company is looking for a proactive, results-oriented individual to help achieve sales targets and grow market share.
- Role based in Abuja, Nigeria
- Focus on sales growth and customer/distributor relationship management
- Involves market research, competitor monitoring, and business development
- Requires proactive, results-driven candidate
- Opportunity to work with a growing indigenous food processing brand
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Job Title: Sales & Marketing Officer
Sales & Marketing Officer at an Indigenous Food Processing Company - Food Health Systems Advisory Limited
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Sep 16, 2026, 1:07 PM
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Food Health Systems Advisory Limited - Our client is an indigenous food processing company focused on producing and distributing high-quality probiotic yoghurt products. Since launching in 2020, the company has continued to grow its operations and brand presence within the Nigerian market through its flagship yoghurt brand, Spring Fresh, while expanding its market reach and customer base.
The company is committed to delivering healthy, safe, and accessible dairy products while maintaining high operational and quality standards.
They are recruiting to fill the position below:
Location: Abuja
Role Summary
The Sales & Marketing Officer will be responsible for driving sales growth, expanding the customer base, generating new business opportunities, and strengthening customer and distributor relationships in Abuja.
The successful candidate will play a hands-on role in achieving sales targets, identifying new market opportunities, developing sales strategies, and supporting brand visibility. The role requires a proactive and results-driven individual who can independently manage sales activities, build strong customer relationships, and contribute to the company's growth objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Sales & Business Growth:
- Monitor sales performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Generate new leads and convert prospects into customers and distributors.
- Develop and maintain a strong sales pipeline.
- Develop and execute sales strategies to increase product sales and market penetration in Abuja.
- Support initiatives aimed at increasing the company's market share and revenue.
- Work towards achieving and exceeding monthly sales targets.
- Identify new customer segments, sales channels, and business opportunities.
- Customer & Distributor Relationship Management:
- Maintain regular communication with existing customers to encourage repeat purchases and strengthen retention.
- Understand customer needs and provide appropriate product information and solutions.
- Address customer concerns and escalate issues when necessary.
- Follow up on leads, enquiries, orders, and prospective customers.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, distributors, retailers, and other business partners.
- Market Development & Research:
- Monitor competitor activities, pricing, promotions, and market positioning.
- Identify potential distribution points, retail outlets, corporate clients, and other sales opportunities.
- Conduct market research to identify emerging opportunities, customer preferences, and market trends.
- Provide insights and recommendations to support business and sales decisions.
- Negotiation & Business Development:
- Negotiate with prospective customers, distributors, and business partners within approved company guidelines.
- Support the development and maintenance of commercial relationships and partnerships.
- Identify and pursue opportunities for strategic partnerships and market expansion.
- Support the preparation and execution of business proposals and commercial agreements.
- Brand Management & Visibility:
- Support initiatives to increase product awareness and brand visibility within the Abuja market.
- Gather customer feedback and market insights to inform brand and product development initiatives.
- Represent the brand professionally when engaging with customers, distributors, and business partners.
- Implement sales and promotional activities in line with the company's brand and business objectives.
- Reporting & Performance Management:
- Prepare regular sales and market performance reports.
- Use sales data and market feedback to recommend improvements to sales strategies.
- Track progress against sales targets and provide updates to the Business & Operations Manager.
- Maintain accurate records of sales activities, leads, customer interactions, and business opportunities.
Requirements
- Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organisational and reporting skills.
- Ability to conduct market research and translate market insights into actionable opportunities.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and deliver results.
- Minimum of 3 years'
Experience
in sales, business development, marketing, customer relationship management, or a related role.
Proven ability to generate leads, acquire customers, and achieve sales targets.
Proficiency in using basic digital tools for sales tracking, reporting, and communication.
Good understanding of sales processes and business development.
Must be resident in Abuja, preferably within or around Kubwa.
HND or Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, Food Technology, or a related field.
Strong customer relationship management skills.
in FMCG, food processing, consumer goods, retail, or a related industry is an advantage.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate should be:
Passionate about sales growth, customer acquisition, and business development.
Adaptable and comfortable working in a growing FMCG business.
Proactive and confident in generating new business opportunities.
A strong communicator and negotiator.
Target-driven with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
Strong at building and maintaining customer relationships.
Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
Results-oriented and commercially driven.
Comfortable with field-based sales and direct customer engagement.
How to Apply
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