Area Sales Manager- Paint Plastic Manufacturing

Job Title: Area Sales Manager (Paint Plastic Manufacturing) Location: Aba, Abia State Reports to: Director Employment Type: Full-Time Job Summary Our client, a plastic manufacturing company, seeks a results-driven Area Sales Manager to drive sales, expand distribution, and grow its dealer network across South-East and South-South Nigeria. The role focuses on increasing sales of paint buckets, drums, and other plastic products, securing B2B customers, and minimizing bad debt. Key Responsibilities Drive sales volume and revenue growth for paint buckets, drums, and other plastic products, meeting monthly targets. Recruit, develop, and manage at least 30 dealers and distributors across Aba, Onitsha, Port Harcourt, Uyo, Calabar, Benin, and Enugu. Generate new business and secure bulk orders from paint manufacturers, chemical dealers, food and agro companies, traders, and other B2B customers. Manage customer accounts and collections, prioritizing cash sales and credit terms of seven days or less to minimize bad debt. Strengthen brand visibility, market penetration, and product availability across dealer networks and markets. Monitor competitor pricing, market trends, new products, and customer feedback, providing weekly reports. Communicate customer needs and market insights to the Operations team to support product improvements and development. Requirements HND/BSc in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field. Minimum of 4 years' sales experience in plastics, packaging, domestic plastic products, or building materials. Proven experience selling through dealers and distributors, with an established dealer network across South-East and South-South Nigeria . Strong B2B sales, prospecting, negotiation, distribution, and route-to-market skills. Results-oriented, proactive, and capable of acquiring new customers and growing sales. Basic Microsoft Excel skills and willingness to travel extensively across the assigned territory.