Key Account Executive – Port Harcourt

About the role

We are looking for a dynamic Key Account Executive to drive the distribution and growth of the LSNL portfolio across modern trade channels in Nigeria. You will work closely with distributors and internal teams to ensure new products are listed quickly, maintain shelf presence, and achieve sales targets.

Key responsibilities

• Track sales trends in modern trade outlets by reviewing weekly distributor sales reports.
• Monitor shelf prices, ensure price stability and respond to competitor activity.
• Develop and execute marketing activity plans such as back‑to‑school promotions.
• Prepare annual business plans and distributor templates for key modern trade outlets.
• Collaborate with distributor sales teams to list new SKUs across all modern trade locations.
• Conduct weekly review meetings with distributor sales leadership to address challenges and growth opportunities.
• Manage inventory levels with distributors to support secondary sales.
• Identify and develop new sales opportunities within the assigned region.
• Support distributors in order generation, ensure prompt delivery, and coordinate with billing and supply‑chain teams.
• Create and maintain a database of modern trade customers.

Required profile

• Relevant experience in sales and business development.
• Strong negotiation skills and a results‑oriented mindset.
• Ability to identify new customers and market segments.
• Understanding of customer needs and ability to propose appropriate solutions.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.