Assistant Manager, Trade Development at Golden Penny Foods - Flou

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Drive growth as an Assistant Manager, Trade Development with Golden Penny Foods - Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc in Abia and Imo states. This role focuses on managing trade channels to enhance sales performance and distributor relations, ensuring the company's flagship brand, Golden Penny, maintains its top market position in Nigeria's competitive food sector. You will oversee key distributors, aiming to boost business growth and meet sales targets through effective market expansion. Your daily tasks include enforcing route planning procedures, optimizing sales automation tools, and expanding coverage by developing sub-distributor networks.

You will also create and execute Joint Business Plans with distributors, conduct periodic business reviews, and implement strategies based on market trends and competitor analysis. Candidates who excel in this role bring at least three years of relevant FMCG sales experience, preferably in redistribution sales. Strong communication, leadership, negotiation, and analytical skills are essential. This full-time position requires leveraging data insights to enhance trade execution and business outcomes. Abia and Imo's growing FMCG markets provide a dynamic backdrop for this role, where effective trade development directly impacts revenue growth and brand presence. Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc's commitment to quality and affordability positions this role as a key contributor to sustained market leadership. While specific salary details are unavailable, this position offers significant career advancement opportunities within the food and beverage sector, including potential growth into senior trade management roles. To stand out, highlight your track record in distributor management and sales growth, quantifying achievements and showcasing your ability to implement strategic trade development plans. References from FMCG industry experience will strengthen your application. Apply for the Assistant Manager, Trade Development position promptly to join a leading Nigerian food company and contribute to expanding Golden Penny's market reach. The application deadline is not specified, so early submission is encouraged.

Requirements

Hold HND or B.Sc. in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, or related discipline
Possess minimum of three years relevant sales experience in the FMCG industry
Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills
Exhibit leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management capabilities
Show proficiency in data-driven trade execution and business performance improvement

Responsibilities

Manage and oversee key distributors to drive sales growth and operational excellence
Achieve sales volume and revenue targets through effective market expansion strategies
Enforce SOPs for route planning and optimize use of sales automation tools
Expand territory coverage by developing and managing sub-distributor networks
Develop and execute Joint Business Plans with key distributors to monitor performance
Conduct periodic business reviews and implement corrective actions as needed
Analyze market trends, competitor actions, and customer insights to inform strategies
Build and maintain strong relationships with distributors, sub-dealers, and direct buyers

Key skills

Trade DevelopmentSales ManagementDistributor RelationsRoute PlanningSales Automation ToolsMarket AnalysisJoint Business PlanningNegotiationData AnalysisFMCG Sales

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Golden Penny Foods - Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc

Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc is a leading African foods company known for its high-quality, affordable brands including Golden Penny Flour and Golden Pasta, serving consumers locally and internationally.

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What qualifications are needed for the Assistant Manager, Trade Development role at Golden Penny Foods?

Candidates must have an HND or B.Sc. in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, or a related field to qualify for this position.

How much experience is required for this sales role in Abia and Imo?

Applicants should have a minimum of three years' relevant sales experience within the FMCG sector, preferably in redistribution sales.

Is the Assistant Manager, Trade Development position remote or onsite?

This role is based onsite in Abia and Imo states and does not offer remote work options.

Are there career growth opportunities in this role at Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc?

Yes, successful candidates can advance to senior trade management roles within the food and beverage industry.

What are the typical working hours for this Assistant Manager role?

The position is full-time, with standard working hours aligned to company policies in the FMCG sector.

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