About the Role
Blume Nigeria Limited, a reputable international trading and distribution company specializing in food products, is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Regional Sales Manager (RSM) to spearhead our commercial operations in the region. If you possess a deep understanding of the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector and excel at building profitable distribution networks, this is an exceptional opportunity to advance your career with a growing global leader.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and execute comprehensive regional sales strategies aligned with overarching corporate business objectives.
- Lead, mentor, and evaluate a high-performing regional sales team to consistently surpass revenue targets and critical KPIs.
- Drive aggressive market penetration, optimize distributor performance, and maximize retail outlet coverage across the territory.
- Analyze regional sales data, monitor emerging market trends, and implement agile corrective measures when necessary.
- Forge and maintain strategic relationships with key accounts, trade partners, and primary distributors.
- Coordinate seamlessly with trade marketing to ensure high-impact execution of promotional campaigns and brand visibility initiatives.
- Provide accurate sales forecasting, timely market intelligence reports, and strategic performance reviews to executive leadership.
- Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related discipline; an MBA is a distinct advantage.
- Minimum of 12 years of comprehensive sales experience, beginning from a foundational frontline sales representative role.
- At least 4 years of proven, successful experience operating as a Regional Sales Manager within the Nigerian market.
- Mandatory, verifiable work history within the FMCG industry.
- Exceptional leadership, distributor management, and route-to-market execution capabilities.
- Outstanding analytical, cross-cultural communication, and high-stakes negotiation skills.
- Competitive salary package paired with robust performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive health insurance and wellness coverage.
- Opportunities for continuous professional development and career advancement.
- Dynamic, collaborative, and results-driven corporate culture.