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Established in 1965, Prima repositioned its business in 2005 to focus on the manufacturing of preforms and caps. Since then Prima has been exceeding market growth, year on year, and has established a position as the clear market leader in this industry.\n\nWe are recruiting to fill the position below:\n\nJob Title: Area Sales Manager \n\nLocation: Alaba Coker, Lagos\n\nEmployment Type: Full-time\n\nDepartment: Sales\n\nAbout the Role\n\nThe Area Sales Manager will be responsible for driving sales growth, developing customer relationships, and expanding the market within an assigned territory.\nTo guide the company towards profitability and long-term success, the Area Sales Manager will execute sales strategies, grow market share, and build sustainable customer partnerships that support Prima Corp's business objectives.\nThe role focuses on achieving sales targets, identifying new business opportunities, managing key accounts, and ensuring excellent customer satisfaction.\n\nPrimary Duties & Responsibilities\n\nServicing the needs of existing customers.\nEstablishing, maintaining and expanding customer base in designated area.\nSetting sales targets for individual reps and unit teams.\nAssessing costs, competition, and supply and demand to identify selling prices.\nPerform any other duties as required\nReaching the targets and goals set for designated areas.\nMaintaining and increasing sales of your company’s products.\nEstablishing a sales training program to train new sales reps.\nIncreasing business opportunities through various routes to market.\nMonitoring your team’s performance and motivating them to reach targets.\n\nQualifications & Requirements\n\nMinimum of 7 years' sales experience, preferably in manufacturing, packaging, FMCG, or a related industry.\nProven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets.\nWillingness to travel extensively within the assigned territory.\nBachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Sales, or a related field.\nExcellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.\nGood understanding of the PET preforms, cap, beverage, food, or packaging market is an added advantage.\nStrong experience in key account management, business development, and territory management.\nProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.\n\nKey Competencies:\n\nNegotiation Skills\nMicrosoft Excel & PowerPoint\nSales Forecasting & Reporting\nMarket Analysis\nProficiency in CRM and Sales Software\nCustomer Relationship Management\nCommunication & Presentation Skills.\nSales & Business Development\nLeadership & Team Management\n\nWhat We Offer\n\nEmployee Welfare – HMO, Staff Bus, Staff Canteen.\nCompetitive salary and benefits\nSupportive and safety-focused work environment\nGrowth and training opportunities\n\nHow to Apply\n\nInterested and qualified candidates should send your CV and explain why you’re interested in this position to:  using \"Area Sales Manager\" as the subject of your email.\n\nApplication Deadline:\n16th October, 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