Recruitment Of Sales Executive At Frosays Foods, Abuja (FCT), Lagos & River

Frosays Foods is a brand of Esosa Food Systems and Innovations Limited. Esosa Food Systems and Innovations Limited is a key baking 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 number one producer of quality baked goods in Nigeria by 2025” even while on the mission of “utilizing innovative resources to produce fresh, healthy and tasty baked goods for an outstanding customer experience”.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Sales Executive

Locations: Abuja (FCT), Lagos & River

Employment Type: Full-time

Work Hours: 8 am to 5 pm (Mondays to Saturdays).

Job Summary

The Sales Executive is responsible for executing the sales and marketing plan for the assigned territory and delivering the monthly and annual sales targets.

He coordinates the activities of the sales team and develops sales and marketing strategies that facilitate sales growth.

He oversees the performance and training of the sales team.

Job Responsibilities

Coordinating the activities of the branch’s Sales Representatives to ensure that sales targets are met.

Identifying opportunities for route expansion and growth in sales.

Creating new sales routes, winning new retailers/supermarkets/distributors and retaining existing ones.

Identifying new markets and creating plans to enter markets.

Expanding routes and working with the Sales Representatives to grow sales.

Collaborating with the Centre Manager and Centre Accountant or Admin Manager in preparing budgets for the Sales department.

Monitoring the expenses of the Sales department to ensure cost-effectiveness.

Identifying retailers’/supermarkets’/distributors’ needs, wants, habits, interests and other relevant factors used in creating sales and marketing strategies.

Preparing sales forecasts and increasing market share and profitability.

Updating sales department and retailer/supermarket/distributor databases; keeping all sales and marketing records.

Monitoring and evaluating the performance of sales staff.

Gathering retailer/supermarket/distributor feedback from Sales representatives on a weekly basis and reporting same to the Centre Manager and the BDM with the MD in copy.

Training and holding weekly meetings with Sales staff; preparing weekly reports on tasks completed and tasks in progress.

Analysing market trends and competitive activities and reporting same to the BDM with the MD in copy.

Preparing and presenting daily, weekly and/or monthly reports as required to the Centre Manager and the BDM with the MD in copy.

Keeping informed of marketing strategies, principles and trends and giving recommendations to the BDM with the MD in copy; ensuring that the business is at the forefront of the industry.

Ensuring that sales staff deliver products to retailers/supermarkets/distributors at or before the delivery time agreed with retailers/supermarkets/distributors.

Preparing relevant letters, reports, memos and official correspondence as required.

Ensuring timely collection of payments by Sales Representatives from retailers/supermarkets/distributors and ensuring accurate and timely remittance of payments by Sales Representatives to the Cashier.

Maintaining discipline, neatness and proper dressing among sales staff.

Ensuring that the Sales Representatives maintain a polite, friendly, respectful and humble attitude towards retailers/supermarkets/distributors and the general public.

Creating, coordinating and implementing strategic plans as and when required for how the organization will achieve and maintain a competitive advantage in the market.

Performing other official duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Educational:

Minimum of B.Sc. in Marketing, Business Administration or any relevant discipline.

Job Requirements:

Minimum of 3 years experience as a Marketing Executive or a similar role, especially in FMCG.

Good understanding of market research techniques, data analysis and statistical methods.

Thorough knowledge of strategic planning principles and marketing best practices.

Understanding of commercial trends and marketing strategies.

Integrity and reliability.

Knowledge of road signs and traffic laws.

Knowledge of Lagos routes.

Ownership of a valid driver's license.

Skills:

Excellent communication, customer service and interpersonal skills.

Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Sound numerical and problem-solving skills.

Efficient leadership skills.

Proficient in Word and Microsoft Excel skills.

Excellent driving skills.

Remuneration and Benefits

Monthly gross Salary: N60,000 - N75,000.

Commission package: Very Attractive

Quarterly bonus package

Allowances

Other benefits.

Application Closing Date

17th October, 2022.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: frosays@bolinbakeries.com using the Job Title and Job Location as the subject of the mail.