Sales & Marketing Executive

Erisco Foods Limited—an indigenous FMCG and food manufacturing company producing tomato paste, seasoning, rice, and dairy products—is recruiting a Sales & Marketing Executive for its commercial operations in Bayelsa State. This field-based commercial role focuses on territory management, key distributor acquisition, market penetration, product stock availability monitoring, and driving retail sales volume across food distribution channels in Bayelsa.

Key Responsibilities

• Territory Sales & Business Development: Identify new retail/wholesale accounts, conduct cold calls, build distributor relationships, and drive sales volume for Erisco product lines in Bayelsa.

• Product Presentation & Trade Shows: Prepare and deliver product pitches to prospective trade partners and represent the company at regional trade exhibitions and commercial fairs.

• Stock & Inventory Monitoring: Track product availability at retail and wholesale points to prevent stockouts and coordinate with regional supply chain teams.

• Negotiation & Deal Closing: Manage pricing negotiations, handle merchant objections, resolve customer complaints, and ensure timely payment collection.

• Market Intelligence & Reporting: Gather field feedback, monitor competitor pricing and promotions, and submit regular sales and financial data reviews to regional management.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Academic Background: B.Sc or HND in any relevant discipline.

• Geographic Requirement: Candidates must currently reside in Bayelsa State.

• Technical & System Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with CRM platforms and territory management software is an advantage.

• Core Competencies: B2B/B2C trade negotiation, territory management, FMCG presentation skills, cold calling, and trade account management.