Area Sales Manager

About this role

The role is for an Area Sales Manager based in Abuja, within a telecommunications company. The job focuses on driving sales growth, expanding market share, and overseeing sales operations. The employer, Ascentech Services Limited, is a human resources solutions company with experience in recruitment, outsourcing, training and HR support, operating mainly in Lagos, Ibadan and expanding to India. The position requires leading the sales team, building relationships with customers, and developing sales strategies to meet targets. It is a full-time role aimed at individuals with solid sales leadership experience in telecommunications.

What you would do

• Lead and motivate the sales team to hit targets
• Build and maintain relationships with individual customers, SMEs and corporate clients
• Drive customer acquisition, retention and revenue growth
• Develop strategic partnerships to expand market penetration
• Identify market trends, competitor activities and growth opportunities
• Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve revenue targets in the assigned territory
• Monitor sales performance and prepare regular management reports
• Identify new business opportunities and expand the customer base

What they are asking for

• Knowledge of the Abuja market is advantageous
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing or related field
• Strong negotiation, communication and relationship management skills
• Experience leading a sales team and managing a territory
• Proven ability to meet or exceed sales targets
• Minimum of 5 years' sales experience, preferably in telecommunications

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