Graceco Nigeria Limited is a food processing and manufacturing company which specializes in consumer goods and the production of input for bakers and the confectionary industry. With the continued growth of the middle class and their increasing appetite for snacks and baked goods of various kinds, Graceco Nigeria limited has positioned itself to be a major player in this sector. The industry knowledge and influence of the promoters span Nigeria. The company has its roots in two successful companies that pioneered the sales of Celebration Cakes and confectionaries. Based on in-depth technical-know-how, extensive industry knowledge, and leadership experience gained from 4 decades in the confectionary industry, Graceco is well-equipped to provide high-quality consumer goods to Nigerians and beyond.
At Graceco Limited, our mission is to provide good quality, well packaged and affordable processed food products and to put technology behind the production of Nigerian foods to make them available quickly to homes and consumers.Responsibilities
Overseeing regional sales, promotions, and campaigns
Planning and directing the training of new Sales Representatives
Directing and coordinating all sales activities
Preparing sales budgets and projections
Tracking and analyzing sales statistics based on key quantitative metrics
Handling and resolving customer complaints
Setting discount rates and determining price schedules
Advising distributors and dealers on policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Making data-informed decisions to drive performance and resource allocation
Developing and maintaining relationships with key clients
Setting sales quotas and goals
Overseeing and directing the performance of the sales team
Identifying emerging markets to find new sales opportunities
Requirements
Proven experience as a sales manager (in a food production company)
BA./BSc in any discipline
At least 3 years experience in a similar role
Leadership ability
Open to traveling outside Lagos when necessary
Computer literacy
Excellent selling, negotiation and communication skills
Good oral and written communication skills
Good team player
Good interpersonal and people management skills and negotiating skills
Strong sense of professionalism, integrity, sound judgment
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Collaborate with the stores account officer/contact person to raise new orders and follow up with payments
Monitor Sales Activities of all products during visitation to a stores
