Expires 2 weeks from now
Business Manager - Packed Foods, Sweet &Biscuits
full-time
| Manager
Lagos
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Job Summary
The Business Manager – Food will be responsible for driving sales growth, market expansion, customer relationship management, and business development for the company’s food portfolio, with focus on Packed Foods, Sweets & Candies, and Cookies & Biscuits. The role involves managing key accounts, identifying new business opportunities, developing sales strategies, and ensuring achievement of revenue and profitability targets.
Job Details
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve business growth and market penetration.
- Drive sales of food ingredients and raw materials within the Packed Foods, Sweets & Candies, and Cookies & Biscuits segments.
- Identify and onboard new customers while maintaining strong relationships with existing clients.
- Manage key accounts and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and retention.
- Conduct market research to identify industry trends, competitor activities, and growth opportunities.
- Collaborate with technical and supply chain teams to ensure timely product delivery and customer support.
- Prepare sales forecasts, budgets, and periodic business performance reports.
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, and commercial agreements with customers.
- Coordinate product presentations, customer visits, and technical demonstrations where required.
- Ensure achievement of monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets.
Requirements
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.
- Minimum of 8–12 years’ experience in food ingredient/raw material sales or business development.
- Strong experience in Packed Foods, Sweets & Candies, Cookies & Biscuits, or related food manufacturing industries.
- Proven track record of achieving sales targets and managing key accounts.
- Strong commercial, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
- Good understanding of food manufacturing processes and food ingredient applications.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and analytical skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and reporting tools.
Preferred Candidate Profile
- Experience working with food manufacturing companies or ingredient distribution companies.
- Strong network within the FMCG and food manufacturing industry.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple customer accounts across regions.
- Results-oriented with strong business acumen and strategic thinking ability.
About Company
Cormart Nigeria Limited
With over 40 years of expertise, Cormart is a leading chemical solutions provider in West Africa. We combine premium local manufacturing with global distribution partnerships to provide high-quality raw materials and industrial products. Our mission is to drive production efficiency and competitive advantage for manufacturing firms across the region.