Sales and Digital Marketing Jobs in Food & Beverage company in Lagos

A growing Food and Beverage company in Lagos is URGENTLY looking for candidates to fill the following positions below.


Method of application:
All interested candidates are to send their CVs with cover letter to The Human Resources Manager via email: [email protected] (Indicate the "Job code" for the position you are applying for in the subject of your email. Please note that Applicants MUST be resident in Mainland, Lagos except for positions based outside Lagos.


Deadline for submission is 20th of June, 2020
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Job Positions: NATIONAL SALES MANAGER (Job code: NSM432)
Location: Based-Ejigbo, Lagos; Job Function - Nationwide


Job Description:
• Appoint and maintain credible FMCG Key and Sub distributors throughout all major/minor markets across the country.
• Identify and generate sales to all major supermarkets, major fast-food companies, major hotels/restaurants, cake and bread makers across country.
• To carry out regular market survey and monitor market trends of competitors.
• Carry out market routing for potential customers.
• Manage the Area sales managers in their various territories.
• Increase sales by establishing relationships with existing prospects as well as new potential customers to obtain their constant patronage
• Responsible for closing orders by communicating with current prospects and new customer prospects to sell our existing product by creatively communicating its unique features and benefits.
• Provide feedback on existing product to sales & marketing management for future modifications and enhancements.
• Achieve assigned orders and sales objectives and ensure conformity with set sales targets.
• Always represent the organization in a positive, professional manner and thereby sell the company and our product.
• Provide demonstrations on a regular basis to potential customers.
• Attend various trade shows, exhibitions, seminars and conferences to promote the organization and its products.
• Visit potential customers for new business and manage relationships.
• Negotiate the terms of an agreement and close sales
• Gather market and customer information and provide feedback on buying trends. Identify new markets and business opportunities
• Keep record of sales and make same available to the sales coordinator on a daily basis
• Report to the sales coordinator and business development manager.


Candidate Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the social sciences. However, sales and marketing would be an advantage.
• At least 8-10 years cognate experience in sales and marketing in the Food and Beverage industry.
• Updated database of potential clients/customers previously dealt with. (with evidences)
• Deep knowledge of all Major towns and Markets across the country (with evidence)
• MUST be ready to go on marketing tours on short notice.

Key skills:
• Commercially aware
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good report writing skills
• Numerical ability
• Ability to work with MS applications (MS Word and Excel)
• Verbal communication skills
• Sales and negotiation skills are very essential


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Job Positions: SALES EXECUTIVE (Job code: EXE547)
Location: Ejigbo, Lagos


Job Description:
• Carry out routing of all town shops, supermarkets and pharmacies.
• Identify and generate sales to all major supermarkets, major fast-food companies, major hotels/restaurants, cake and bread makers within Lagos.
• Liaise with A-account clients (Shoprite, Spar, Hubmart, Justrite, etc) and their merchandisers to monitor sales volume and follow up for repeat orders.
• Increase sales by establishing relationships with existing prospects as well as new potential customers to obtain their constant patronage
• Responsible for closing orders by communicating with current prospects and new customer prospects to sell our existing product by creatively communicating its unique features and benefits.
• Provide feedback on existing product to sales & marketing management for future modifications and enhancements.
• Achieve assigned orders and sales objectives and ensure conformity with set sales targets.
• Always represent the organization in a positive, professional manner and thereby sell the company and our product.
• Provide demonstrations on a regular basis to potential customers.
• Attend various trade shows, exhibitions, seminars and conferences to promote the organization and its products.
• Visit potential customers for new business and manage relationships.
• Negotiate the terms of an agreement and close sales
• Gather market and customer information and provide feedback on buying trends. Identify new markets and business opportunities
• Keep records of sales and make same available to the sales coordinator on a daily basis
• Report to the Line Manager.


Candidate Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the social sciences. However, sales and marketing would be an advantage.
• 2- 5 years of cognate experience in sales and marketing in the Food and Beverage industry.
• Updated database of potential clients/customers previously dealt with. (with evidence)
• Deep knowledge of towns and areas within Lagos.

Key skills
• Commercially aware
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good report writing skills
• Numerical ability
• Ability to work with MS applications (MS Word and Excel)
• Verbal communication skills
• Sales and negotiation skills are very essential


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Job Positions: AREA SALES MANAGER (NORTH) (Job code: ASM987)
Location: Abuja


Job Description:
• Appoint and maintain credible FMCG Key and Sub distributors throughout all major/minor markets in Abuja and Northern Nigeria.
• Identify and generate sales to all major supermarkets, major fast-food companies, major hotels/restaurants, cake and bread makers in the North.
• To carry out regular market survey and monitor market trends of competitors.
• Carry out market routing for potential customers.
• Provide feedback on existing product to sales & marketing management for future modifications and enhancements.
• Achieve assigned orders and sales objectives and ensure conformity with set sales targets.
• Always represent the organization in a positive, professional manner and thereby sell the company and our product.
• Provide demonstrations on a regular basis to potential customers.
• Attend various trade shows, exhibitions, seminars and conferences to promote the organization and its products.
• Visit potential customers for new business and manage relationships.
• Negotiate the terms of an agreement and close sales
• Gather market and customer information and provide feedback on buying trends. Identify new markets and business opportunities
• Keep records of sales and make same available to the sales coordinator on a daily basis
• Report to the Line Manager.


Candidate Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the social sciences. However, sales and marketing would be an advantage.
• 7-10 years of cognate experience in sales and marketing in the Food and Beverage industry.
• Updated database of potential clients/customers previously dealt with. (with evidence)
• Deep knowledge of towns and areas in Abuja and Northern Nigeria.

Key skills
• Commercially aware
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good report writing skills
• Numerical ability
• Ability to work with MS applications (MS Word and Excel)
• Verbal communication skills
• Sales and negotiation skills are very essential


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Job Positions: DIGITAL MARKETING EXECUTIVE (Job code: DME107)
Location: Ejigbo, Lagos


Job Description:
• Creating and testing day-to-day and automated email campaigns, reporting on performance against key metrics with a focus on recommending and implementing improvements
• Creating targeted social media advertising campaigns across multiple platforms including LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook
• Building inbound organic search traffic and improve SERPs
• Creating/scheduling/testing posts across company accounts, interacting on social media to improve engagement, support on influencer outreach activities, social advertising and reporting on key metrics
• Maintaining website content
• Using Adobe Suite to design social assets and website banners/visuals
• Research including - keyword, blog and social media forum and group research
• Support National sales team to maintain contact lists and assist with lead generation activities
• Experience with managing live streaming on social platforms


Candidate Requirements:
• One year or longer in a similar role required
• Experience of email optimisation required
• Experience of tracking and reporting on digital marketing performance required
• Experience of Mailchimp is an advantage
• Experience of using social media in a business context
• Experience of using the Adobe Suite
• Experience with Google and Bing's services, including Analytics and Webmaster Tools
• Experience with Google's Keyword Tool and functional understanding of HTML and CSS
• The ability to work with back-end SEO elements
• Excellent communication skills with good command of English


Key skills
• Team player
• Motivated self-starter
• Confident communicator


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Job Positions: FRONT DESK OFFICER/CUSTOMER CARE (Job code: FDO237)
Location: Ejigbo, Lagos

Job Description:
- To operate the company's customer care telephone in the correct manner adhering to the company's guidelines
- Answering high levels of calls
- Dealing with sensitive/Confidential data
- General administration
- Transferring calls to the relevant department and personnel
- To ensure that all visitors receive a prompt and friendly welcome and that all their requirements are met
- To receive, open and distribute post accordingly
- Ensuring the Reception area and visitor’s toilet are always kept clean, neat and tidy


Candidate Requirements:
- Good communication skills
- Previous reception experience
- Strong customer service skills
- Smart and presentable
- The ability to handle high levels of calls
- Good attention to detail
- Ability to work with MS applications (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)