Sales Partner (1st Line Manager)

ABOUT COMPANY

A leading food manufacturing company committed to delivering high-quality food products across Nigeria. We are driven by excellence innovation and a passion for nourishing communities. As we continue to expand our footprint we are looking for driven and results-oriented professionals to join our growing sales team.

ROLE SUMMARY

The Sales Partner (1st Line Manager) is a critical leadership role within the Sales Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for directly managing a team of sales representatives driving secondary sales targets and expanding market reach across Lagos. This role requires a proven FMCG sales professional with strong team leadership capabilities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directly manage and lead a team of sales representatives to ensure they meet and exceed their secondary sales targets.
  
• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of sales representatives and distributors across assigned territories.
  
• Drive primary sales targets for the region and report performance against KPIs to the Head of Sales.
  
• Identify and appoint new distributors to expand the companys market reach in Lagos and surrounding areas.
  
• Execute market expansion strategies and ensure consistent brand presence at the retail level.
  
• Monitor competitor activity market trends and provide timely feedback to senior management.
  
• Build and maintain strong relationships with distributors key retailers and trade partners.
  
• Train coach and motivate field sales representatives to improve productivity and performance.
  
• Prepare and submit regular sales reports forecasts and activity summaries.
  

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Sales & Marketing or a related field.
  
• Minimum of 34 years of proven sales experience in hardcore FMCG (Food) in Lagos.
  
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience is mandatory.
  
• Strong understanding of Lagos distribution networks trade channels and market dynamics.
  
• Demonstrated ability to meet consistently and exceed sales targets.
  
• Excellent communication negotiation and interpersonal skills.
  
• Highly motivated target-driven and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
  
• Must be mobile and comfortable with extensive field work across Lagos.
  

Benefits

• Competitive monthly salary: N200k as salary 80k incentive (on 100% target achievement) 80k (conveyance)
  
• Performance-based incentives and bonuses.
  
• Local conveyance allowance.
  
• Career growth and advancement opportunities within a fast-growing food company.
  
• A dynamic collaborative and results-driven work environment.