Location: Lagos, Southwest Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Mode: On-site
Job Overview
AAVA Brands Limited is recruiting an experienced and commercially driven Zonal Sales Manager (ZSM) – On-Trade to support its sales operations in Lagos and the Southwest region of Nigeria. The successful candidate will contribute to sales growth, market expansion and brand development within the spirits and alcoholic beverages industry.
The role requires a strong understanding of on-trade sales channels, route-to-market dynamics and regional market operations, alongside the ability to develop customer relationships, strengthen trade partnerships and deliver measurable business results.
Requirements
Candidates should have demonstrable experience in the spirits or alcoholic beverages industry and a strong understanding of the market, trade channels and route-to-market dynamics.
Relevant experience in the following areas will be valuable:
- Wholesale sales and distributor management.
- Key account management and commercial negotiations.
- On-trade sales involving bars, restaurants, hotels and other licensed outlets.
- Regional sales operations, territory development and market expansion.
- Brand strategy, trade marketing and brand activation.
Applicants should possess strong commercial acumen, sound market knowledge, excellent stakeholder management skills and a proven track record of delivering measurable business results.
About AAVA Brands Limited
AAVA Brands Limited is a consumer goods and supply chain company under DP World and part of the Chanrai Summit Group (Fareast Mercantile Co. Limited). The company has served Nigeria since 1890, connecting international brands with Nigerian consumers through the importation, manufacture and distribution of branded food, beverages and fast-moving consumer goods.
With a portfolio spanning approximately 3,500 stock-keeping units (SKUs), AAVA Brands Limited works with leading multinational companies and leverages its professional teams, infrastructure and distribution network to ensure product availability across the market.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to [email protected], using the relevant position and preferred location as the email subject.
Example: Application – ZSM, On-Trade – Lagos
Application Closing Date: 30th November, 2026.