Robert Walters – Our client, a rice milling and distribution business across Nigeria, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: National Sales Manager 

Job Reference: VQUDC2-F5D7F347
Location: Lagos

Description

• The ideal candidate must have extensive knowledge of the Nigerian rice market, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record in driving sales growth within the agricultural commodities sector.

Roles responsibilities

• Develop and implement national sales strategies to achieve revenue and market share targets.
• Lead, mentor, and manage regional sales teams across Nigeria.
• Identify new business opportunities and expand distribution networks.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with distributors, wholesalers, retailers, and institutional buyers.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer preferences to inform strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with marketing and supply chain teams to ensure product availability and brand visibility.
• Prepare and present regular sales reports to senior management.

Candidate requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Agriculture, or related field (MBA preferred).
• Minimum of 10 year’s experience in sales management, with at least 5 years in rice or agricultural commodity sales in Nigeria.
• Proven success in developing and executing national sales strategies.
• Strong understanding of Nigeria’s rice market, including distribution channels and consumer behaviour.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to travel extensively across Nigeria.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.