Assistant Sales Manager
a Fast Moving Consumer Goods Company - Future Moves Recruitment Agency (FMR Agency)
Overview
- We are recruiting a results-driven and commercially minded Assistant Sales Manager to support sales operations within a fast-growing FMCG and consumer products organization.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for driving revenue growth, supporting the sales team, developing customer relationships, and executing sales strategies to expand market presence.
- This role requires strong leadership, analytical thinking, and the ability to consistently achieve sales targets in a competitive market.
- Ultimately, you will contribute to business growth by strengthening sales performance, expanding market reach, and ensuring excellent customer relationship management.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the achievement of sales targets by driving revenue growth, market penetration, and customer acquisition across assigned territories.
- Lead, motivate, and support the sales team to ensure alignment with business objectives and performance expectations.
- Develop and implement sales plans, budgets, forecasts, and market strategies to achieve organizational goals.
- Identify new business opportunities while managing prospecting, customer onboarding, and key account relationships.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers to drive customer retention and business growth.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to identify opportunities for growth.
- Prepare and submit accurate daily, weekly, monthly, and annual sales reports.
- Maintain CRM records and support sales-related coordination with internal teams, including supply chain and operations.
- Ensure excellent customer service and timely resolution of customer issues.
- Represent the organization professionally during client meetings, negotiations, and business development activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
- Minimum of 4 years' experience in a sales leadership or supervisory role, preferably within the FMCG, retail, or consumer products industry.
- Proven ability to consistently meet or exceed sales targets.
- Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in CRM systems, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other sales automation tools.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to identify market opportunities.
- Willingness and ability to travel within and outside Lagos for business activities when required.
- Possession of a valid driver's license.
- MBA or relevant sales and marketing certifications is an added advantage.
- Ability to communicate in local languages is an added advantage.
Salary
N600,000 Monthly.
Application Closing Date
11th August, 2026.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs and a detailed application letter to: View email address on hotnigerianjobs.com using job title as subject of mail.
Note : Only those with managerial sales experience will be contacted.
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