Van Sales Representative

About this role

A Van Sales Representative is needed to sell and distribute Cross Beverage Nigeria Limited products directly to retail outlets and other point-of-sale locations along a defined route. The role requires mobility, good cash-handling discipline, and the ability to meet sales targets while representing the brand professionally. The position involves loading and transporting products from the van, maintaining relationships with retailers, collecting payments, and providing feedback on market activity. The job is based on an assigned route in Ibadan, Oyo, and reports to the Sales Manager in the Sales and Marketing department. The employer is a Nigerian startup producing affordable daily drinks and aims to grow its distribution footprint through direct sales.

What you would do

• Promote new products and seasonal offers to existing and prospective customers
• Identify and onboard new retail outlets along the route
• Load, transport and sell products directly from the van to outlets
• Follow the route plan to maximise sales opportunities
• Meet or exceed daily, weekly and monthly sales targets
• Address customer questions, complaints, or product issues and escalate when needed
• Gather market feedback on pricing and competitors and report it
• Build and maintain relationships with retailers and outlet owners
• Ensure proper handling, arrangement and care of products in the van
• Prepare and submit daily sales, stock and cash reconciliation reports

What they are asking for

• Strong numeracy and cash-handling skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-focused attitude
• Valid driver’s licence with clean driving record and knowledge of local routes
• Minimum of SSCE/OND with 1-2 years of van sales or related experience
• Experience in FMCG or beverages is preferred
• Physically fit to load/unload and work long hours
• Basic understanding of sales targets, record-keeping and reporting
• Ability to reconcile sales and stock with honesty and attention to detail

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