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Field Sales Manager
RegionNot specifiedCityAccraContractType not specifiedPosted2026-08-28Close dateNot specifiedExperience3 yearsSourceGhana Current Jobs
Field Sales ManagerSales ManagerFMCGNestleAccraGhanaField SalesDistributor ManagementFull TimeMid-Levelsalesretail
AI summary
Nestle Ghana Limited is hiring a Field Sales Manager in Accra to lead and coach the Distributor Sales Team, drive product availability and sales targets, and manage key trade relationships across assigned outlets. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of FMCG sales experience.
- Lead, train, and manage the Distributor Sales Team across assigned territory
- Drive product availability, visibility, and sales targets in line with cycle objectives
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences, Marketing, or related field required
- Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar FMCG sales role preferred
- Strong commercial, coaching, and relationship-building skills required
- Apply online before the closing date of 09 September 2024
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AI salary guide
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Can you qualify for this role?
- Required3+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
- RequiredEducation or certification mentioned in the postThe captured text mentions education, a diploma, certificate, or licence.
- PreferredPractical evidence in sales, retail, Field SalesThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in AccraThe vacancy is associated with this location.
Documents to prepare
- Likely requiredUpdated CV
- Role specificCover letter or short employer message
- OptionalProfessional references
- Role specificAcademic or professional certificates
- VerifyID or passport only after verifying the employer
Application tips for this job
- Place your strongest Field Sales Manager evidence in the first half of your CV.
- In your cover letter or employer message, connect your experience to Nestle Ghana Limited and the role in Accra.
- Add concrete examples related to sales, retail, Field Sales, ideally with measurable outcomes or clear responsibilities.
- Follow the instructions from Ghana Current Jobs; avoid sending documents to unofficial contacts or copied links.
- Confirm the deadline, interview location and employer contact before sharing personal documents.
- Prepare a polite question about pay, benefits and contract terms for later interview stages.
Source and safety check
- Ghana Current Jobs
- Original source link available
- Application method is clear
- Deadline not specified
- No major risk signal was detected in the captured text.
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Interview preparation
- What experience makes you a strong fit for this Field Sales Manager role in sales, retail?
- How have you handled responsibilities similar to those in this job post?
- Are you available to work in Accra under the listed contract or schedule?
- Prepare examples with clear responsibilities, tools used and measurable outcomes.
- Review the source and research Nestle Ghana Limited before the interview.
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Original source description
Position
Summary
- Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage Company in the world. At our very core, we are a human company driven by our purpose to enhance the quality of life and contribute to a healthier future.
- Nestlé Ghana Limited is seeking a highly driven Field Sales Manager to lead, train, coach, and manage the Distributor Sales Team and other secondary sales roles. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, selling, and merchandising Nestlé products across assigned outlets to achieve targeted sales, profit, and volume within the assigned territory.
Responsibilities
- Ensure product availability, visibility, and accessibility across all assigned outlets.
- Implement and monitor route plans to guarantee optimal coverage.
- Execute trade activities such as promotions, activations, and point of sale (POS) deployment.
- Drive distribution, volume, and visibility targets in line with cycle objectives.
- Conduct regular field accompaniments to observe, guide, and improve sales call execution.
- Identify skill gaps and provide targeted training sessions.
- Track individual performance against key performance indicators (KPIs) and support improvement where needed.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activities, pricing, promotions, and share insights.
- Ensure proper implementation of merchandising standards.
- Identify sales opportunities to drive territory growth.
- Manage damaged/expired products per Goods Returns Policy.
- Ensure retailers implement First Expiry, First Out 9 (FEFO) stock rotation.
- Oversee deployment of point of sale (POS) materials.
- Maintain strong relationships with distributors, retailers, wholesalers, and key trade partners.
- Support distributors in recruitment, onboarding, and capability development of their sales teams.
- Ensure accurate and timely sales administration.
Experience
- Minimum Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Marketing, or any related discipline
- Minimum Relevant Work
- Strong commercial capability; sales execution and route-to-market discipline.
- Effective coaching and team development.
- Strong relationship-building skills with retailers, distributors, merchandisers.
- Data-driven decision-making with strong analytical and problem?solving skills.
- Digital literacy; basic digital skills in navigating sales apps, reporting dashboards, market visibility tools.
- Appreciation of digital transformation in field sales execution, including the use of digital tools and data analysis to improve execution.
- High level of resilience, agility, ownership, and ability to work independently.
- Entrepreneurial mindset.
Source and provenanceSource: Ghana Current Jobs. Last checked: 2026-09-11.Kazi Connect is a job discovery service, not the employer. Always confirm the vacancy at the original source.Summaries may be AI-assisted. Report inaccurate content.
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