Vacancy for a Field Sales Manager in a Multinational Construction Company in Kaduna

Machineyard.com.ng - Our client, a multinational Construction company in Nigeria is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:   Job Title: Field Sales Manager - North Location: Kaduna, Nigeria Job type: Full-time Job Descriptions

• The field Sales Manager (FSM) is primarily responsible for implementation of the agreed sales strategy by the organisation. It is responsible for business development and driving the volume objective of each territory.
• Build relationships in the trade through planned regular field visits and problem solving, thus maintaining brand and customer loyalty.
• Responsible for territory target volume achievement.
• Responsible for regular customer engagement.
• Influence customer buying decision through regular meetings and customer forums, which will allow for information flow.
• Market intelligence gathering and reporting
• Ensure standards for quality, customers’ service and safety are met in the territory
• Ensuring retail endorsement for our products, thus “turning retailers to brand ambassadors”
• To engage dealers/retailers in order to build strong brand image and gain their support in terms of improved product availability & visibility.
• Identify and prospect for new business opportunities for market share expansion.
• Develop and maintain a vibrant business relationship with the Key customers in the region.
• Implementation of the commercial strategy in each micro market
• Responsible for the management of distributors and the retail trade in the territory
• Responsible for driving coverage and product visibility in the territory.

• B.Sc/ HND in any discipline
• Additional qualification will be of added advantage
• Sales close ability
• Good communication skills
• Highly analytical Energetic
• Minimum of 5 years commercial working experience 4 of which must be in Sales /marketing Supervisory position
• Fluency in English & Hausa Language is Compulsory
• Good Customer relationship

• Good interpersonal skills
• Good listening ability
• Quick response ability
• Highly proactive with ability to sniff opportunity
• Excellent integrity