Sales & Marketing

National Sales Head At Olam Agri

Olam Agri·Lagos, nigeria·Full Time·Internship
Sales & MarketingFull TimeInternship
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Location: Iganmu, Lagos

Business: Integrated Feed & Protein

Department: Corporate function

Business Information - Animal Feed & Protein

Job Description

  • The National Sales Head will lead the commercial strategy and execution for the Integrated Feed & Protein business, driving profitable growth across poultry feed, aqua feed, and related protein solutions.
  • The role is responsible for developing national sales plans, expanding market share, strengthening customer relationships, managing distributor networks, and leading high-performing sales teams to achieve business objectives.

Responsibilities

Sales & Business Growth:

  • Develop and execute national sales strategies to achieve revenue, volume, and profitability targets.
  • Drive market penetration and expand customer coverage across key regions.
  • Identify new business opportunities and develop growth plans for feed and protein products.
  • Ensure achievement of annual sales budgets and market share objectives.

Channel & Customer Management:

  • Build and strengthen relationships with distributors, dealers, commercial farms, and key accounts.
  • Develop and manage an effective route-to-market strategy.
  • Monitor distributor performance and implement initiatives to improve sales productivity.
  • Drive customer retention through strong engagement and value-added solutions.

Commercial Excellence:

  • Lead pricing, product positioning, promotions, and sales campaigns.
  • Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer requirements.
  • Collaborate with marketing and technical teams to develop customer-focused solutions.
  • Ensure effective forecasting and demand planning to support business operations.

Team Leadership:

  • Lead, coach, and develop regional sales teams to achieve performance targets.
  • Establish clear KPIs and performance management frameworks.
  • Foster a high-performance, customer-centric sales culture.
  • Build succession pipelines and enhance team capabilities through continuous development.

Stakeholder Management:

  • Work closely with operations, supply chain, production, finance, and technical teams to ensure seamless execution.
  • Provide regular business insights and market intelligence to leadership.
  • Support strategic projects and expansion initiatives within the Integrated Feed & Protein business.

Requirements

  • MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification from premium B school is preferred.
  • 12-18 years of progressive sales experience in FMCG, Animal Feed, Poultry, Aqua Feed, Agribusiness or related sectors.
  • Proven experience managing national sales operations and large distribution networks.
  • Demonstrated track record of delivering revenue growth and market share expansion.
  • Experience leading geographically distributed sales teams.
  • Strong understanding of commercial management, channel development, and customer acquisition strategies.
  • Prior experience in the poultry feed, livestock feed, aquaculture, or protein industry will be preferred.

Key skills

MBA/MSc/MA

At a glance

Company

Olam Agri

Location

Lagos, nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

September 25, 2026

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