Mario Consulting recruitment for an Area Sales Manager in an FMCG Company

Mario Consulting Limited is a  reputable firm in Lagos requires the services of a qualified candidate for this position for its client.
Our client, a leader in Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) requires experienced and qualified candidates for the following position.

JOB POSITION: AREA SALES MANAGER

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Take full responsibility for Sales, Stock Control and achieving distribution targets within assigned budgets (ROI).
Provide leadership to the Area as a frontline Manager.
Prepare a sales plan and targets for Subordinate staffs.
Responsible for ensuring regular and appropriate maintenance of all assets (bikes, vans, cars, etc.).
Coordinate stock dispatches as per requirements in the assigned territory.
Manage and coordinate the security requirements of the depots with the RSO and National Logistics Manager.
Responsible for the review of Sales and productivity; efficiency of the Field Force and reports to RSM/HO Sales Team during monthly and periodical reviews.
Perform monthly physical inspection of underperforming/prospective sales routes in his/her Area both urban and rural.
Responsible for verifying the accuracy of Sales report and using the insights generated to direct the sales team accordingly.
Maintain an updated list of customers details (urban and rural) and report to the RSM.
Monitor the expenses versus budget (ROI) and control the expense accounts of the Area with the Area Admin/Regional Accountant.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
A good B.Sc/HND in Marketing, Business Administration or any other social science.
5-10 years FMCG sales experience.
Be a team player with excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills.
Be computer literate.
Candidates should be able to work in any part of the country.
The candidate must be between 35-40 years of age.
Be able to work under pressure and deliver on targets within a short period.
Be self motivated with determination to succeed in highly competitive environment.

Method of Application
Interested candidates should send details CV and contact address (not P.O.Box) and telephone and e-mail address  to:

Head, Corporate Resourcing
 [email protected]

Application Deadline 14th August, 2012.