Sales Officer, North East - Lagos, Nigeria - Flour Mills of Nigeria
Description
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Incorporated on the 29th of September 1960, as a limited liability company and pioneer wheat miller in Nigeria, Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc (FMN) started out on a journey that has seen the company evolve into what is now one of the biggest brands in the foods and agro-allied industry in Africa. Over the years, the FMN brand grew tremendously from operating as a single business, flour miller, to a vast business group with strategic investments that cover key sectors of the Nigerian economy. The group's operations can be categorized into four major sectors of Food, Sugar, Agro-allied, and Support services. Our foray into the Agric sector started in 1978, with the acquisition of a 10,000-hectare farm in Kaboji, Niger state as part of an investment and expansion strategy designed to create value in the supply chain and reduce the reliance on imported raw materials. Since then, we have made substantial investments in the primary processing of locally grown soybean, palm fruit, cassava, maize, sugar cane, sorghum, and the storage, aggregation and distribution of locally sourced grains. At FMN, we are passionate about, 'feeding the nation.' for over five decades, we have maintained a rich tradition of enhancing the quality of living for Nigerian families by producing a wholesome portfolio of food options – The company's iconic food brand, 'Golden Penny,' is a household name that is trusted by many for good food and for daily nourishment.
JOB SUMMARY
Qualifications B. Agric./B.Sc. Degree Relevant professional qualification.Experience: A minimum of 2 years selling experience in FMCG. Experience of agri-input sales is an added advantage.The Person Must: Excellent verbal and written communication skills Exceptional interpersonal and persuasion skills. Value driven with a great sense of commitment. Have a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Purpose To sell the Agri-Input products to existing and new customers; maintain & ensure customer retention and loyalty. Ensure the execution of the agreed strategies and programs leading to the attainment of Company sales objectives within the territory.The Job Responsible for the sales of all inputs among current and new consumers, across all channels, and ensure the territory's sales goals are accomplished. Develop and maintain good working relationships with the customers and other stakeholders -Value Chain Department (VCD), Agronomy & Partners to enhance customer satisfaction. Follow-up and ensure prompt delivery of customer sales orders and sales incentives/rebates. Liaise with VCD and Agronomy to ensure that opportunities created are taken up in sales and that best practices developed by Agronomy are scaled to more farmers and dealers for more impact. Develop and maintain a comprehensive customer database to ensure right customer spread within territory of coverage. Collaborate with VCD, Agronomy and Partners at all farmers' events to take advantage of opportunity to secure sale of Agri-Inputs.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Budgeting, financial planning, Business development, Direct sales, Sales strategy, Negotiation
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree