Area Sales Manager_Jos

Location: Iganmu HQ , Nigeria

Date: 21 Aug 2026

Business: Integrated Feed & Protein

Department: Corporate function

Business Information - Animal Feed & Protein
We’re one of the leading animal feed and day-old chick producers in Nigeria. We operate one of Nigeria's largest poultry feed mills and day-old-chick facilities in Kaduna State, and in Kwara state. Our aqua feed plant in Nigeria is the first in Sub-Saharan Africa, along with a poultry feed mill. Both these facilities are helping serve Nigeria’s expanding poultry and aquaculture sectors.
To strengthen and expand our animal feed and protein capabilities in West Africa, while generating synergies with its wheat milling business in Senegal we recently acquired Avisen SARL a major suppliers of feed, with its facility located in Rufisque producing over 100,000 metric tons (MT) of feed annually.

For more information please visit: Animal Feed | Bulk Chicken Feed & Fish Feed| Olam Agri

Job Description

The Area Sales Manager at Olam Agri is responsible for driving sales performance within the assigned region or territory to achieve revenue, volume, and profitability targets. The role focuses on executing sales strategies, managing distributors, overseeing field execution, and expanding market presence in line with Olam Agri s business objectives. Working closely with Regional Sales Heads, supply chain, and internal teams, the Sales Manager ensures strong market execution, customer satisfaction, and sustainable growth across the assigned geography

Responsibilities

Plan and execute regional or territory sales strategies in line with Olam Agri s sales objectives and business plans.
Drive achievement of sales, revenue, volume, and distribution targets through effective field execution.
Manage and develop distributor networks and key customer relationships to ensure market coverage and growth.
Monitor sales performance, forecasts, and budgets, and take corrective actions where required.
Track market trends, customer behavior, and competitor activities and share insights with management.
Lead, motivate, and guide sales executives and field teams to improve productivity and execution quality.

Experience

8 to 12 years of experience in sales and distribution roles.
Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in a sales leadership or managerial role.
Strong experience in FMCG, agri business, food, commodities, or related industries.
Hands on experience managing distributors and field sales teams.

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Commerce, or related field.
MBA or Postgraduate qualification in Sales or Marketing is an added advantage

Olam Agri is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, nationality, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants are requested to complete all required steps in the application process including providing a resume/CV in order to be considered for open roles.