Erisco Foods Limited is an indigenous Nigerian food manufacturing company incorporated in 2004 and commenced operations in 2009. The company manufactures a range of food products, including tomato paste, seasoning, rice, and milk cubes, with a focus on producing quality and affordable food products.
Job Summary
Erisco Foods Limited is recruiting an Area Sales Manager (Sokoto) to oversee sales operations within Sokoto and drive business growth across the assigned territory.
The successful candidate will develop and execute sales strategies, manage distributor relationships, lead sales representatives, monitor market activities, and work towards achieving revenue and market share targets.
This opportunity is suitable for experienced professionals seeking Area Sales Manager Jobs in Sokoto and FMCG Sales Jobs in Nigeria.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement effective sales strategies to achieve regional sales targets.
- Lead, manage, mentor, and monitor sales representatives within the assigned territory.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with distributors, wholesalers, and retailers.
- Analyse market conditions to identify sales opportunities and monitor competitor activities.
- Drive sales growth and improve market penetration across the assigned territory.
- Ensure timely collection of payments and compliance with established credit policies.
- Prepare and submit sales reports, forecasts, and performance analyses to senior management.
- Monitor sales performance and take appropriate actions to improve results.
- Drive product and brand visibility within the assigned market.
- Support consumer engagement initiatives in line with the company’s marketing objectives.
- Maintain effective relationships with key trade partners and stakeholders.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years’ sales experience in the FMCG industry.
- At least 2 years’ experience in a managerial sales role.
- Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
- Strong knowledge of the Northern Nigerian market and business environment.
- Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work independently and manage sales operations effectively.
- Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned region.
- Candidates must reside in Sokoto.
Experience relevant to Sales Manager Jobs in Northern Nigeria and regional FMCG distribution will be an advantage.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate should be an experienced sales professional with strong leadership, market development, distributor management, and negotiation capabilities. The candidate should be target-driven and capable of leading a sales team while developing relationships across distributors, wholesalers, and retailers.
Salary and Benefits
- Salary: Not Specified.
- Other benefits: Not Specified.
Application Closing Date
28th October, 2026
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to recruitment@eriscofoodsltd.com.ng using the Job Title and Location as the subject of the email.
Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
