National Sales Manager (FMCG / Food Manufacturing)

Elevare Human Solutions Limited - Our client, an expanding FMCG company preparing for the launch and national distribution of its Seasonings, Snacks and Breakfast product portfolio, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: National Sales Manager (FMCG / Food Manufacturing)

Location: Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

Our client seeks an experienced National Sales Manager to establish and lead its national sales operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for building distribution networks, managing sales teams, developing strategic customer relationships and delivering sustainable revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute national sales strategies and distribution plans. Establish and manage distributor, sub distributor and wholesale networks. Drive general trade, modern trade and key account development. Recruit, lead and manage regional and field sales teams. Establish territory targets, sales reporting and performance monitoring. Drive revenue, volume, market penetration and collections. Manage sales forecasting, stock availability and distributor performance. Collaborate with Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance and Operations. Candidate

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or HND in Marketing, Business Administration, Economics, Finance or a related discipline. Minimum 12 years of progressive FMCG sales experience. At least 5 years leading regional, multi regional or national sales operations. Proven experience managing distributors, wholesalers and key accounts. Demonstrable success in revenue growth, distribution expansion and sales team management. Strong knowledge of Nigerian general trade and open markets. Experience in pricing, margins, credit management and collections. Seasonings and packaged food experience is preferred. Candidates from other FMCG categories with strong transferable distribution and product launch experience will also be considered. Salary N2,500,000 per month.