Representative - Sales and Trade Development

About the Role

MTN Nigeria is part of the MTN Group, Africa's leading cellular telecommunications company, providing innovative mobile services across the nation. We are currently looking for a results-driven Representative for Sales and Trade Development to join our vibrant Sales and Distribution division in Niger.

• Manage and develop trade infrastructure and financial services through distribution channels, focusing on retailers to ensure MTN dominance at retail.
• Maintain a call cycle of 8 to 10 visits daily, contacting sub-dealers and dealer branches to verify stock receipt and movement.
• Provide on-the-spot training and coaching in visited outlets regarding products, services, and active marketing promotions.
• Ensure MTN product availability remains above 95% at all times and submit comprehensive weekly and monthly sales reports.
• Achieve target brand visibility of 65% in the channel of distribution through effective POS distribution and signage management.
• Identify, classify, and support distribution channel players while maintaining an updated database.
• Resolve all queries and issues relating to SIM activations, products, and ongoing promotional campaigns.
• Gather critical market intelligence and provide actionable feedback on network quality and competitor activities to management.

• First degree, preferably in the Social Sciences or a related field.
• 1 to 3 years of professional experience in Sales and Marketing within a Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) or telecommunications environment.
• Demonstrated experience working effectively within medium-sized organizations and collaborative teams.
• Exceptional communication skills with fluency in English.
• Strong relationship-building and problem-solving abilities within retail trade ecosystems.

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs.
• Continuous professional development and career growth opportunities within a global brand.
• Dynamic and supportive work culture.

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