Area Sales Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute territory sales strategies to achieve business objectives and revenue targets.
• Lead, coach, and motivate the sales team to deliver outstanding performance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with distributors, wholesalers, retailers, and key corporate customers.
• Identify new business opportunities and expand the company's customer base within the assigned territory.
• Monitor sales performance, market trends, and competitor activities to identify growth opportunities.
• Ensure effective execution of trade marketing activities, promotions, and product launches.
• Prepare accurate sales forecasts, budgets, and performance reports.
• Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with supply chain teams to ensure product availability.
• Resolve customer concerns promptly while maintaining excellent customer satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with company sales policies and reporting standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Sales, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive sales experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Experience in the FMCG, agribusiness, consumer goods, or manufacturing sector is highly preferred.
  
• Proven experience managing distributors and achieving sales growth.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent sales, negotiation, and business development abilities.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Outstanding communication and relationship management skills
• Ability to analyze market data and develop effective sales strategies.
• Highly target-driven with strong commercial acumen.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel extensively within assigned territories.

Why Join OLAM Ghana?

• Competitive salary ranging from GHS 4,000 – GHS 6,000, based on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunity to work with one of the world's leading agribusiness and food companies.
• Career development and leadership growth opportunities.
• Collaborative and performance-driven work environment.

Additional Requirement

• Applicants must be willing to relocate if required by the business.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Location: Accra