Sector: Ivy Water
State/Region: Enugu (covering South East)
Career path: Sales/Marketing
Contract type: Long-term
Experience required: Min 3 years
Main responsibilities (not exhaustive):
- Develop and execute comprehensive sales strategies to drive market growth for Ivy Water across all states in the South East.
- Lead, manage, and mentor the existing Sales Representatives in Enugu and Anambra, setting performance targets and ensuring accountability.
- Identify and secure new business opportunities, expanding the distribution network to increase product availability and market share.
- Maintain and strengthen relationships with key regional distributors, wholesalers, and high-volume clients.
- Analyze regional sales data and market trends to provide accurate sales forecasts and strategic recommendations.
- Oversee brand visibility and promotional activities within the territory.
- Encourage a fair and pleasant environment with mutual respect in your dealings with everyone (internal and external) that you work with.
Professional requirements (minimum):
- Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Proven experience in FMCG sales management, preferably in the beverage industry.
Language required (minimum):
- English Language, Igbo Language
Software knowledge required (minimum):
- Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides…
- OR it’s equivalents (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint etc.)
Personal requirements:
- Genuine interest in sales and building a brand within the FMCG sector.
- In-depth knowledge of sales and distribution networks across the South East.
- Excellent organisational, planning, and follow-up skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and strong negotiation skills.
- Strong integrity and proven leadership qualities.
- Creative and strategic thinking.
- Ability to solve problems through rational and thoughtful analysis.
- Self-driven, proactive, and detail-oriented.