MTN Nigeria Communications Plc is recruiting for the position of Representative – Sales and Trade Development to manage retail distribution channels, support trade partners and drive product availability, visibility and brand presence within the assigned territory.

Representative – Sales and Trade Development

Company: MTN Nigeria
Location: Ahiazu-Mbaise, Imo State, Nigeria
Job Type: Full-time
Job Category: Sales and Distribution
Experience: 1–3 years
Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Job ID: 7733

Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager – Sales and Trade Development, Imo, the successful candidate will manage and develop trade infrastructure and financial services through distribution channels, particularly retailers. The role also involves driving product availability, brand visibility and market development within the assigned territory.

Responsibilities

Confirm that sub-dealers and dealer branches are contacted and verify stock receipt and movement.
Provide informal training in shops on products, services and promotions.
Provide on-the-spot training and coaching to visited outlets during call cycles.
Manage events and promotional activities and conduct post-promotion evaluations.
Prepare weekly and monthly sales activity and market intelligence reports.
Monitor and report on network quality and other sales-impacting factors within the territory.
Complete 8–10 outlet visits per day, or as required by the business.
Identify, classify and support channel participants and maintain updated databases.
Ensure MTN product availability remains above 95% across the distribution channel.
Provide weekly product availability reports for visited outlets.
Direct channel participants towards identified MTN growth areas.
Establish consistent channel standards, including branding.
Increase brand awareness through signage and point-of-sale distribution, targeting 65% visibility across the distribution channel.
Support identified outlets with merchandising activities as required.
Build relationships between authorised distributors, sub-dealers, retailers and other trade partners.
Support trade partners and sub-dealers and help strengthen relationships across the distribution network.
Resolve issues relating to activations, products and promotions.
Gather market information and provide feedback to management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in the Social Sciences or a related field.
Fluent in English.
1–3 years of relevant experience.
Experience working with others in a medium-sized organisation.
Sales and marketing experience in a fast-moving consumer goods environment.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the official MTN Nigeria recruitment portal:

https://ehle.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/7733

Application Closing Date: October 12, 2026

Eligible females and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

MTN Nigeria does not request payment from applicants at any stage of its recruitment process. Applicants should be cautious of fraudulent job offers published in MTN’s name.