Sales Consultant - FMCG / Sanitary Pads

Company Description Alora Reusable Pads is a social enterprise focused on providing eco-friendly menstrual hygiene products to improve health and dignity for girls and women in Nigeria and across Africa.

The organization is now getting its pads into the open market

Role Description The Sales Consultant – FMCG will be responsible for driving sales of Alora Reusable Pads within Lagos and assigned territories through direct outreach, retailer engagement, and partnership development. This contract role involves identifying and onboarding distributors and retail outlets, maintaining strong relationships with existing partners, and monitoring shelf presence and product visibility.

Day-to-day tasks include meeting sales targets, conducting market visits, collecting customer feedback, preparing simple sales reports, and supporting promotional activities and community outreach events. The position is hybrid, based in Lagos with a mix of on-site field work and some work from home for planning, reporting, and virtual meetings.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in FMCG sales or field marketing, preferably in consumer goods or health-related products.
• Strong skills in relationship building, negotiation, and closing sales with retailers, distributors, and institutional partners.
• Ability to conduct market research, track competitor activity, and provide feedback to improve sales strategies.
• Solid communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain product benefits clearly to diverse audiences.
• Comfortable working in the field within Lagos, with reliable access to transport and the ability to manage a hybrid work schedule.
• Basic proficiency in using digital tools (e.g., spreadsheets, CRM or sales tracking apps, email, and messaging platforms) for reporting and coordination.
• Demonstrated commitment to social impact, gender equity, and sustainability is a strong advantage.
• Minimum of a diploma or bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Social Sciences, or a related field is preferred.