Operations/Sales Manager

The Operations Manager at Axion Africa will lead nationwide sales and operational activities from the Abuja headquarters. This is a sales‑driven leadership role focused on achieving revenue growth, optimizing operations, and ensuring seamless coordination across departments. The ideal candidate will combine strategic thinking with hands‑on execution — driving distributor onboarding, managing sales teams, and aligning operations with logistics, finance, and customer service.

The position demands a proactive leader who can set clear targets, inspire performance, and deliver measurable business results while maintaining operational excellence and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Distributor Onboarding
• Identify, recruit, and onboard new distributors nationwide.
• Develop distributor engagement programs to strengthen partnerships.
• Sales Expansion
• Lead the sales team in opening new accounts across regions.
• Execute sales strategies to penetrate new markets and grow revenue.
• Nationwide Team Management
• Manage and coordinate sales teams across multiple states from a centralized hub.
• Monitor performance, set targets, and ensure accountability.
• Operations Oversight
• Align sales operations with logistics, supply chain, and finance.
• Ensure smooth order‑to‑cash processes and customer satisfaction.
• Travel & Field Engagement
• Willingness to travel frequently to meet distributors, clients, and regional teams.
• Conduct market visits to assess opportunities and challenges.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, or related field.
• 5–7 years’ proven experience in construction/building materials sales.
• Strong track record in distributor onboarding and account opening.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills across multiple regions..

Sales Leadership – Proven ability to set targets, motivate teams, and drive revenue growth.

Strategic Planning – Skilled in developing and executing business strategies that align with company goals.

Operational Management – Expertise in coordinating logistics, supply chain, and customer service for efficiency.

Team Development – Strong mentoring and performance management capabilities across nationwide teams.

Analytical Thinking – Ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make informed decisions.

Communication & Negotiation – Excellent interpersonal skills for managing internal and external stakeholders.

Financial Acumen – Understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and cost control to support profitability.

Adaptability & Problem Solving – Effective in dynamic environments with strong decision‑making under pressure.

Customer Focus – Commitment to delivering superior service and maintaining long‑term client relationships.

5-8 years

5 days Onsite