Assistant Salesman

Locations: Port Harcourt - Rivers & Aba - Abia
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Sales
Reports To: Salesman / Sales Supervisor

Job Purpose

• To support the Salesman in achieving sales targets through effective product delivery, merchandising, and customer service.
• The Assistant Salesman ensures that products are properly handled, displayed, and accounted for during sales operations, contributing to the smooth execution of daily sales activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness, orderliness, and proper handling of company products and property.
• Support the Salesman in delivering products to customers according to the route plan.
• Ensure accurate counting and recording of stock during loading, delivery, and returns.
• Assist the Salesman in loading and unloading products from the delivery vehicle.
• Assist in collecting returns, and payments (where applicable) from customers.
• Uphold company image and values through good customer relations and professional conduct.
• Report any customer complaints, damages, or discrepancies to the Salesman or Supervisor promptly.
• Help in arranging and displaying products on shelves in line with company merchandising standards.
• Ensure proper documentation of daily sales activities and stock movements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Must be able to handle manual transmission vehicle.
• Physically fit and capable of handling manual tasks.
• 1–2 years’ experience in a similar role within the FMCG sector is an added advantage.
• Must have valid drivers license & LASDRI.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic arithmetic.
• Honest, reliable, and a good team player.
• Minimum of SSCE / WAEC / NECO certificate.

Key Competencies:

• Time management and dependability
• Teamwork and cooperation
• Customer service orientation
• Integrity and accountability
• Attention to detail and accuracy