Area Sales Manager

Date: 27 Sep 2024

Country: Nigeria

Function: Not Applicable

Sub-Function: Not Applicable

Olam Agri ~ A differentiated, and market leading global agri-business focused on high-growth end consumption markets.

Our food, feed, fibre, agri-industrials & ag-services capabilities span 30+ countries, and we participate in global food and agri-trade flows, working with farmers and customers to connect local origins and global destinations. With a global origination footprint and processing capabilities, we transform food, feed and fibre to create value for customers and enable farming communities to prosper sustainably, to meet the changing consumption, food security and sustainability needs shaping the global food and agricultural landscape.

Job Description

Olam’s division is looking for a dynamic go-getter to lead the sales efforts in the region. You must have an eye for detail, the ability to set and drive aggressive sales targets and a strong ability to build performance cultures within your team. The profile involves setting objectives to achieve the top and bottom-line results of the region as per the business plan within the defined budget. You will plan and drive the distribution and coverage objectives set for the year and develop and retain a high-performance oriented team. The incumbent would also be called to plan and execute sales promotional & market development activities and ensure that any new product launches and sales distribution objectives are met.

Key Deliverables

Strategic Effectiveness

Strong planning skills, building the regional sales plan as per the organizational distribution segment strategy.
Building and driving the quarterly sales and revenue targets, ensuring regional sales objectives are achieved.
A keen eye on performance, managing ground activities as per plans and objectives and taking remedial action in cases of deviations.

Operational Effectiveness

Be the centre of the action, control and guide sales and distribution activities within the region.
You would have strong market connects, identify and report competitor activities within the region. Plan the necessary actions to counter them and to protect your market share.
Build strong relationships with the distribution channel, co-ordinate for field requirements and support distributors.

Organizational Effectiveness

Be the people person, the one-point source of motivation and guidance for the diverse and often large local teams across country/region.
Plan and execute product training, team development activities and build a robust performance culture within the team.

Requirements

A flair for sales, numbers should be like second nature to you.
Good knowledge of the region and its geography and demographics.
MBA with 3 - 5 years of post-qualification industry experience.
Prior experience in sales and distribution required.

Olam is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, nationality, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants are requested to complete all required steps in the application process including providing a resume/CV in order to be considered for open roles.