National Commercial manager at Simba Group Nigeria Limited in Ogba, Lagos

Position Overview

We are looking for a National Commercial manager with expertise in the lubricants (engine oil) industry, who is also knowledgeable about the operational structures, route-to-market models, and resources commonly used in FMCG. The preferred candidate is not necessarily top level, but nimble, implementation-attentive, process-driven, and highly cozy with online platforms and status updates operational structures.

Primary duties

• Implement sales processes plans using FMCG-style models which includes distributor management, B2B sales, van sales, and outlet coverage tracking.
• Lead market penetration for lubricants/engine oils by operating with current and new vendors, mechanics, fleets, and workshops.
• Execute and track sales methods, SOPs, and status updates routines across regions.
• Set and track sales KPIs, inventory movement, and outlet coverage using online platforms (Excel dashboards, CRM, Google Sheets, Power BI, etc.).
• Collaborate with the distributor network to guarantee efficient inventory rotation, order management, and in-store implementation.
• Offer site assist and development to sales reps and vendor staff on service understanding and sales procedures.
• Produce periodic documentation, which includes sell-in/sell-out effectiveness, territory growth, and advertising ROI.
• Track rivals and suggest data-backed interventions to grow distribute and presence.

Qualifications Education:

Bsc in Business, Promotion, Engineering, or any relevant field. Added qualifications in sales operational structures, data resources, or Enterprise platform planning/CRM channels will be an added advantage.

Expertise:

• 10 - 12 years total expertise in sales or trade implementation.
• Must possess performed with or for a lubricant/engine oil corporate identity in Nigeria.
• Expertise setting up or running FMCG-style allocation models is crucial.

Preferred candidate Profile:

• Possesses 10 - 12 years of expertise in the lubricants / engine oil industry.
• Possesses performed in or been prepared in an FMCG-style sales environment.
• Skilled in Excel spreadsheet software (improved level), PowerPoint, and ideally Power BI or CRM resources.
• Comprehends how to set up sales implementation tracking operational structures, territory organizing, and data-based strategic judgment.
• Cozy being on the site routinely and operating with distributors and reps.
• Highly process-driven, structured, and technology-savvy.
• Outstanding at status updates, demonstrations, and instantaneous effectiveness tracking.

Other Qualifications:

• Open to travel extensively within Nigeria.
• Skilled in English (local languages a incentive).
• Must be cozy with both onsite and site work.

Compensation & Perks

• N500,000 – N600,000 / Month (negotiable based on expertise).
• Effectiveness rewards.
• Transport and information exchange assist.
• Health coverage.
• Advancement avenues.