Sales Representative - Kano

Date: 4 Jul 2025

Country: Nigeria

Function: Kaduna

Sub-Function: Global Sourcing&Trading/Ingredients Soln

About Us

We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.

Product Information

Dairy

Packed with natural goodness, fewer food groups bring more joy to people’s lives. It’s there in a cup of tea, slice of cheese, or spoonful of cream. Whether it’s a specific beverage blend or an exacting protein isolate or concentrate, we can help deliver the tastes, textures and nutrition people love.

Purpose of the Role

We are seeking a results-driven and customer-focused Sales Representative to grow our business in the Northern region of Nigeria. This role is responsible for driving sales performance, managing customer relationships, and executing sales strategies to expand our presence in the open market segment

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute a strategic sales roadmap for the open market segment in Northern Nigeria.
Identify and address distribution gaps to enhance market penetration and customer reach.
Drive sales growth by implementing targeted sales and marketing initiatives to meet or exceed performance targets.
Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with key customer accounts and business partners.
Provide expert support to clients, ensuring consistent service delivery and adherence to operational standards.
Monitor key account performance, analyze trends, and take proactive steps to optimize results and ensure compliance with credit policies.
Deliver market intelligence and insights to support business planning and decision-making.
Contribute to budgeting, sales forecasting, and performance reporting to support strategic planning.

Qualifications and Experience

A tertiary degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
Proven experience in sales management within a competitive and fast-paced environment.
Strong relationship management skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to work independently, under pressure, and collaboratively within a team.
Customer-centric mindset with a proactive and results-oriented approach.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

ofi is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, nationality, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants are requested to complete all required steps in the application process including providing a resume/CV in order to be considered for open roles.