Territory Sales Manager
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Perfetti Van Melle Nigeria Limited is hiring a Territory Sales Manager based in Lagos. The role involves managing distributors, driving sales targets, designing beat plans, monitoring market intelligence, and leading distributor sales teams across the assigned territory. The position requires at least 5 years of relevant experience with a minimum of 2 years in the FMCG industry.
- FMCG sales leadership role with distributor and territory management responsibilities
- Requires minimum 5 years experience including at least 2 years in FMCG
- Based in Lagos with territory-wide coverage and market intelligence duties
- CRM and MS Office proficiency required
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Original source description
Job Title: Territory Sales Manager
Territory Sales Manager at Perfetti Van Melle Nigeria Limited
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Sep 23, 2026, 5:09 AM
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Perfetti Van Melle Nigeria Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Perfetti Van Melle group, one of the worlds largest manufacturers and distributors of confectionery and chewing gum, creating imaginative products and brands that are enjoyed in over 150 countries.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Location: :
Lagos
Job Summary
Management information system (MIS) – Ensures correct tracking of business acivities and maintain all the MIS for assigned territory and hare same with line manager and the Head Office.
Distributors' Management: For long-term efficient performance, track distributors’ efficiencies and ensure that all distributor related issues are monitored and addressed. Responsible for monitoring and reporting ROI.
Responsible for Distribution set up, that is designing the Beat plans for the distributor(s) for assigned territory in consultation with the Regional Sales Manager to ensure optimum coverage of the market.
Market intelligence – Alert to competition activities in assigned territory in terms of trade and consumer promotions, trade launches, consumer and trade activations, NPD launches etc.
Distributors' infrastructure – As part of appointing distributors, job holder will be responsible for getting the relevant infrastructure on board, including Distribution units, Warehouse, Beat plan, Salesmen, Distributors' finance, etc.
Responsible for driving Sales Target and lead the process for further breaking down the territory sales target to channels and beats.
Team Management – Review Sales performances of distributors' sales team and implement relevant training programs for improved performance.
Requirements
- Resilience and result oriented.
- Minimum 5 years relevant work expereince with at leat 2 years within the FMCG industry.
- Able to use CRM software and MS suites.
- Committed to Continuous Improvement.
- Excellent Planning skills.
- Good knowledge and undersanding of the territory.
- Passionate about continuuous learning
- Holder of HND / BSc in Social Science / Arts or related studies.
- How to Apply
- Interested and qualified candidates should:
- Click here to apply online
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