Retail

Area Sales Manager

ASCENTECH SERVICES LIMITED·Rivers, Nigeria·Full Time·Onsite
RetailmanagerFull TimeOnsite
-Closes Nov 26, 2026

Ascentech Services Limited is a human resources solutions company dedicated to helping businesses build stronger teams and manage people functions more effectively. Established in Nigeria in 2013, we have supported organizations for years with high-quality, practical HR services designed to meet real business needs, adapting to evolving workforce demands and enabling long-term growth. With a strong presence in Lagos and Ibadan, and an expanding footprint through Ascentforce in India, we deliver a broader, more connected approach to recruitment, outsourcing, training, and ongoing HR support. Ascentech brings expertise across borders, backed by over 13 years of dedicated experience in delivering practical HR and recruitment solutions.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Area Sales Manager

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers Employment Type: Full-time Industry: Haircare / Beauty & Personal Care

About the Role

We are seeking a results-driven Area Sales Manager to oversee sales activities and drive revenue growth within the assigned territory.

The ideal candidate should have experience in the haircare or beauty industry, strong sales leadership skills, and the ability to manage sales representatives, distributors and retail channels to achieve business targets.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve monthly and quarterly sales targets within the assigned territory.

Supervise, motivate and manage sales representatives to improve productivity and performance.

Build and maintain relationships with distributors, wholesalers, retailers, salons and other key customers.

Identify new business opportunities and expand market coverage for the company's haircare products.

Monitor sales performance, market trends, competitor activities and customer preferences.

Ensure effective product distribution, availability and visibility across assigned outlets.

Conduct regular market visits to assess sales activities and identify growth opportunities.

Requirements

B.Sc. or HND in Marketing, Business Administration, Sales Management or a related field.

Minimum of 3 years' experience in sales, preferably in the haircare, cosmetics, beauty or personal care industry.

Previous experience managing a sales territory, sales team or distribution network is an advantage.

Strong knowledge of distributor management, retail sales and market expansion.

Proven ability to meet sales targets and grow revenue.

Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-management skills.

Key Competencies:

Territory sales management

Sales target achievement

Distributor and retail channel management

Team leadership and coaching

Market penetration and business development

Sales reporting and performance tracking

Customer relationship management.

Salary N375,000 NET monthly.

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At a glance

Company

ASCENTECH SERVICES LIMITED

Location

Rivers, Nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Onsite

Experience

manager

Valid until

November 26, 2026

Created

October 26, 2026

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