- Company: JE Oil
- Location: Abuja (FCT)
- Job type: Full-time
- Salary: Competitive remuneration, to be discussed with shortlisted candidates
About the role
JE Oil is a growing producer of edible oils, starting with groundnut oil and expanding its product range. The company is preparing to launch a retail brand and needs a Sales Manager to build the route to market. You will report to the Head of Operations and work closely with Finance and Operations to ensure sales align with production capacity. This is a ground-floor opportunity to build the distributor network and sales function from the ground up.
Responsibilities
- Plan and execute the retail launch, including pricing, trade margins, and in-store activations.
- Build and manage a network of distributors, sub-distributors, and wholesalers across key regions in Nigeria.
- Secure listings and visibility in supermarkets, retail chains, provision stores, and open-market outlets.
- Support bulk sales of crude oil and cake to wholesale buyers prior to the retail launch.
- Recruit, train, and lead sales representatives and merchandisers.
- Monitor sales performance, competitor activity, and market trends to provide accurate forecasts to management.
- Negotiate commercial terms with key accounts while protecting margins and managing credit.
- Collaborate with Production, Operations, and Finance to ensure timely order fulfillment and delivery.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant sales experience, preferably in a leadership role within FMCG, agro-allied, or edible oils.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, or a related field.
- Strong experience in B2B sales, distributor management, and commercial negotiations in both modern and traditional trade.
- Proven track record of meeting sales targets and building distributor networks.
- Knowledge of the Nigerian market and experience with CRM or sales reporting tools.
- Willingness to travel regularly.
- Strong communication, analytical, and negotiation skills.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to faithdigitalhr@gmail.com using the job title as the subject of the email. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Apply by email: faithdigitalhr@gmail.com
