AREA SALES EXECUTIVE (EDIBLE OIL) AT NOBLE-EAGLE INDUSTRIES LIMITED | SALES JOBS IN LAGOS, ONDO AND RIVERS

About Company:

Nobel-Eagle Industries Limited is a dynamic manufacturing powerhouse with a diverse portfolio spanning edible oils, bottled water, animal feeds, breakfast cereals, palm kernel oil, and seasoning cubes. Noble-Eagle is a formidable industrial entity that seamlessly integrates various production lines and delivers exceptional products that cater to the evolving needs of local and global markets.

Job Description:

• We are seeking experienced Area Sales Executives with a strong background inedible oil sales to manage and grow our market presence in Lagos, Rivers, and Akure.
• The successful candidates will be responsible for distributor management, route-to-market execution, sales target achievement, and market intelligence gathering within their assigned territory.

Key Responsibilities

• Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual sales volume and revenue targets for edible oil products
• Manage and supervise distributors, wholesalers, and key retailers within assigned territory
• Develop and execute route-to-market strategies to expand product availability
• Monitor distributor performance, stock levels, and order patterns
• Conduct regular field visits to trade outlets to ensure visibility, pricing compliance, and merchandising standards
• Identify and onboard new distributors and high-volume customers
• Collect and report market intelligence: competitor activities, pricing trends, consumer preferences
• Manage trade credit and ensure timely collections within approved limits
• Coordinate with the logistics team to ensure timely deliveries
• Prepare and submit weekly sales reports, journey plans, and expense reports
• Resolve distributor and customer complaints promptly
• Train and guide distributor sales representatives on product knowledge and sales techniques

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field
• 3 to 6 years of sales experience in the edible oil industry (must have)
• Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets
• Strong knowledge of the edible oil distribution landscape in Lagos, Rivers, or Ondo State(depending on applied location)
• Existing relationships with distributors, wholesalers, and retailers in the assigned territory
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic sales reporting
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel extensively within territory
• Residency within or near the assigned territory (Lagos, Port Harcourt, or Akure).

Added Advantage:

• Experience selling packaged edible oils
• Existing distributor network in the target location
• Experience with FMCG distribution models (General Trade / Modern Trade)
• Knowledge of trade marketing and in-store merchandising.

Salary

Application Closing Date: 22nd May, 2026

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should send their CV to: o.ovakporaye@capitalsage.ng using "Area Sales Executive – [Preferred Location]" as the subject of the email (e.g., "Area Sales Executive – Lagos").

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Please indicate your preferred location (Lagos, Rivers, or Akure) in your application.
• Applications without a preferred location will not be processed.