Area Sales Manager at Esosa Food Systems and Innovations Limited

Esosa Food Systems and Innovations Limited - We are a key food innovation company with innovative baked products and services. We produce high-quality baked goods under hygienic conditions using the most modern facilities. Our vision is "to be the leading food innovation company in Nigeria by 2026" with the mission of "utilizing innovative resources to build a world-class food brand that creates exceptional customer experience while surpassing stakeholders' expectations".

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Area Sales Manager

Location: Uyo, Akwa Ibom

Key Responsibilities
Sales Strategy & Execution:

• Develop and implement area sales plans to achieve monthly and annual targets.
• Monitor sales performance and take corrective actions when necessary.
• Analyze market trends, competitor activity, and customer feedback.

Customer Relationship Management:

• Maintain strong relationships with wholesalers, distributors, and key retailers.
• Resolve customer complaints and ensure high customer satisfaction.
• Identify and capitalize on new business opportunities within the territory.

Distribution & Market Coverage:

• Ensure adequate product availability and visibility across all outlets.
• Oversee route-to-market plans and optimize distribution efficiency.
• Monitor and manage stock levels, returns, and shelf-life compliance.

Team Management:

• Lead, coach, and supervise sales representatives within the assigned region.
• Set performance objectives and conduct regular performance reviews.
• Facilitate training and onboarding of new sales staff.

Reporting & Analysis:

• Provide regular reports on sales performance, market intelligence, and team activities.
• Track KPIs such as sales volume, revenue, outlet coverage, and collection efficiency.
• Recommend improvements to boost productivity and market penetration.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail