About Dangote Group
The Dangote Group is one of the most diversified business conglomerates in Africa with a hard-earned reputation for excellent business practices and product quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa. The Group’s activities encompass Cement – Manufacturing / Importing Sugar – Manufacturing & Refining Salt – Refining Flour & Semolina – Milling Pasta – Manufacturing Noodles – Manufacturing Poly Products – Manufacturing Logistics – Port Management and Haulage Real Estate Dangote Foundation Since its inception, the Group has experienced phenomenal growth on account of quality of its goods and services, its focus on cost leadership and efficiency of its human capital. Today, Dangote Group is a multi-billion Naira company poised to reach new heights, in every endeavor competing with itself to better the past. The Group’s core business focus is to provide local, value-added products and services that meet the ‘basic needs’ of the populace. Through the construction and operation of large-scale manufacturing facilities in Nigeria and across Africa, the Group is focused on building local manufacturing capacity to generate employment and provide goods for the people.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Area Sales Manager, South
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- The Dangote Cement Plc is seeking an Area Sales Manager to oversee sales activities within South-South Nigeria in the Cement Industry.
- The Area Sales Manager will coordinate and execute sales strategies to meet customer needs and drive revenue generation for the area.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinate the execution and implementation of the organization’s sales strategy in the assigned region/area.
- Prepare and implement annual sales budgets for the assigned area.
- Ensure day-to-day activities in the assigned area are aligned with the organization’s objectives.
- Plan, schedule, prioritize, and assign targets and tasks to the sales team.
- Implement approved work programs and plans to increase sales and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Monitor sales performance in the assigned area, provide feedback to the National Sales Manager, and develop strategies to improve target performance.
- Identify potential revenue streams and customer needs to maximize revenue for the organization.
- Manage relationships with key customers and accounts in the assigned area.
- Ensure the sales team consistently adheres to standard customer service policies.
- Conduct regular visits to outlets in the area to ensure service levels meet organizational standards and address any performance issues.
- Prepare periodic sales activity, financial, and performance reports for the National Sales Manager.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the National Sales Manager.
Requirements
Education and Work Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a related discipline.
- Post-graduate or professional qualifications will be an added advantage.
- Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant sales work experience.
Skills and Competencies:
- In-depth understanding of trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations, and legislations in the Cement Industry.
- Knowledge and understanding of macro and micro environmental trends and their impact on the organization.
- Excellent knowledge of Dangote Group’s product and service offerings.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills.
- Effective communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- High sense of responsibility, accountability, and ethical standards.
Benefits
- Private Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Training & Development
- Career Development.
How to Apply
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