Assistant Manager Regional Sales Admin – Northeast at Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc
Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc was incorporated in September 1960 as a private limited liability company, and commenced operations in 1962 with an installed capacity of 600 metric tons per day. The Company was converted to a public limited liability company in 1978, and its shares were subsequently listed on The Nigerian Stock Exchange. In its 54 year history, Flour Mills has remained at the forefront of wheat milling in Nigeria. The Company’s flagship brand, Golden Penny, remains one of the best known and the preferred brands amongst bakers, confectioneries and consumers in Nigeria. Flour Mills has invested over N25billion in milling infrastructure over the last seven years, to maintain its competitive advantage. Today, Flour Mills has a rated milling capacity of over 8,000 metric tons per day, making it one of the largest single site mills in the world. The Company’s flagship mill located in Apapa, Lagos comprises of 10 integrated mills. Each mill was designed as a multilevel operation in order to optimize the use of gravity in the sifting process, thereby reducing the energy requirements. In addition, the Company maintains dedicated mills to the processing of different wheat varieties to produce different flour types. This has ensured consistent quality of its products for 50 years. The Apapa Mill also boasts of modern silos with a storage capacity to 191,000 metric tons. Flour Mills has also made significant investments in power generation. The Company has 11 General Electric (GE) Jenbacher gas generators at its Apapa Mills, with a combined capacity of 30 megawatts. This has enabled the company to reduce the occurrence of production stoppages. In addition, the Company has a 30megawatt diesel plant at the same site to act as a backup in the event of any shortage of feedstock to the gas generators.
PURPOSE ​
To ensure efficient administration of regional sales operations by managing sales data, supporting field sales teams, coordinating logistics, and optimizing processes to drive sales effectiveness.
THE JOB​
Manage and maintain accurate sales records, reports, and performance analytics.
Support the regional sales team by ensuring seamless administrative processes and compliance with company policies.
Coordinate sales logistics, including order processing, stock availability, and delivery tracking.
Monitor sales team performance and ensure timely reporting of key performance indicators (KPIs).
Develop and implement efficient sales support processes to improve productivity.
Liaise with finance and supply chain teams to ensure proper invoicing, payment processing, and stock reconciliation.
Facilitate communication between regional sales teams and the national sales administration office.
THE PERSON MUST ​
Have a strong understanding of end-to-end sales administration processes, including order processing, stock coordination, delivery tracking, and the order-to-cash cycle.
Have proven ability to analyze sales performance data, KPIs, and regional reports to identify trends, gaps, and operational inefficiencies.
Have strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including Pivot Tables, advanced formulas, and dashboard reporting) and the capacity to generate accurate, data-driven sales insights.
Have hands-on experience with CRM and ERP systems for sales reporting, invoicing coordination, and stock reconciliation.
QUALIFICATION
HND/Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, or a related field.
Certification and proficiency in Advance Excel, ERP/CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce, Dynamics 365) is highly important.
EXPERIENCE​
5–8 years of experience in sales administration, operations, or a similar role.
Experience in FMCG sales operations and process improvement is an added advantage.