Special Channel Manager

Job summary

We're looking for a Special Channel Manager to drive business growth by expanding our footprint into specialized, non-traditional customer segments. This role focuses on identifying, onboarding, and managing niche sales channels, including PPMVs (Patent and Proprietary Medicine Vendors), spas, gyms, fitness centers, beauty salons, etc.

Min Qualification: Degree Experience Level: Mid level Experience Length: 4 years Language Requirement: English Working Hours: Full Time - 8 to 5 Applicant Location: Nigeria

Job descriptions & requirements

Responsibilities:

• Identify and onboard non-traditional sales outlets: PPMVs, fitness centers, sports clubs, beauty spas, supermarkets, corporate wellness accounts, and niche associations
• Sponsor and anchor high-traffic wellness events, sports tournaments, corporate health days, and beauty expos
• Secure strategic partnerships and close commercial agreements with prospective channels
• Design and execute experiential activations (pop-up trials, sampling booths, health activations)
• Introduce the product portfolio into non-conventional point-of-sale environments
• Provide field coaching and leadership to the Marketing Executive team
• Ensure optimum stock levels, delivery schedules, and premium product placement at partner venues
• Evaluate team performance and implement corrective actions
• Collaborate with Marketing on channel-specific campaigns and POS materials
• Conduct field audits for brand visibility and compliance
• Track ROI on specialized campaigns and event activations
• Deliver performance metrics, revenue forecasts, and market intelligence reports

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Biological Sciences, or related field
• Minimum 3 years of progressive sales/marketing experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory role managing field sales teams
• Experience in FMCG, wellness, pharmaceutical, or hospitality sectors highly desirable
• Strong command of CRM software, route-to-market applications, and Excel for reporting