Retail

Territory Sales Manager

Proten·Lagos, nigeria·Full Time·Internship
RetailFull TimeInternship
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Job Summary

  • The Territory Sales Manager is responsible for driving sales growth, market penetration, and revenue within an assigned territory for a leading Internet Service Provider (ISP).
  • The role involves developing and executing territory sales strategies, leading a field sales team, managing dealer and distribution channels, expanding the customer base across retail and SME segments, and ensuring the achievement of sales, collection, and operational targets.
  • Candidates must have a strong field sales background in the fintech industry, preferably with Moniepoint, OPay, or PalmPay.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement effective territory sales and marketing strategies.
  • Manage an assigned sales territory comprising approximately 30 - 50 base stations, multiple field sales supervisors, 40 - 50 dealers, key retail outlets, and company-owned retail stores.
  • Lead, coach, and manage a team of approximately 10 direct reports to achieve sales and operational targets.
  • Recruit, onboard, and develop dealers and distributors.
  • Drive customer acquisition across retail and SME segments.
  • Ensure timely collections from dealers and key retail partners.
  • Monitor and track daily, weekly, and monthly sales performance against targets.
  • Plan and execute below-the-line (BTL) marketing activities to drive sales and increase market penetration.
  • Improve sales performance across underperforming locations and territories.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, dealers, distributors, and channel partners.
  • Identify new business opportunities through market research and customer engagement.
  • Present the company's products and solutions to prospective customers.
  • Conduct sales and product training for team members and channel partners.
  • Monitor competitor activities, pricing, and market trends within the assigned territory.
  • Evaluate sales performance using relevant KPIs and prepare periodic reports for the Regional Sales Manager.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
  • Proven field sales experience within the fintech industry, preferably with Moniepoint, OPay, or PalmPay.
  • Experience in the telecommunications or ISP industry is mandatory.
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in a supervisory or territory sales management role.
  • Demonstrated success in driving sales growth and consistently achieving revenue targets.
  • Experience managing field sales teams, dealer networks, and distribution channels.
  • Strong understanding of territory management, channel sales, performance management, and customer relationship management.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Energetic, self-motivated, and results-oriented, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced sales environment.

Key skills

BA/BSc/HND
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At a glance

Company

Proten

Location

Lagos, nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Internship

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

July 8, 2026

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