James Edegbo
Area Sales Manager | FMCG Sales | Field Sales & Distribution Northern Nigeria
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About
HND Accounting graduate with 4+ years of experience in field sales, market development, and team supervision across Kano and Northern Nigeria. Proven experience in customer acquisition, outlet engagement, partner onboarding, sales performance tracking, and distributor management. Currently coordinating operational supplies, inventory, and field teams at GardaWorld Security.
Seeking to leverage FMCG background from Airtel Nigeria and WAJU Multi Dynamic Ltd to drive numeric distribution, territory coverage, and sales growth across Northern Nigeria.
Experience
Commander at GARDAWORLD SECURITY (2026-02 – Present)
- Lead and supervise field operations team of 15+, ensuring HSE compliance.
- Coordinate procurement, inventory and maintain accurate stock records.
- Monitor performance, duty rosters, and implement corrective actions.
Team Lead at WAJU MULTI DYNAMIC LTD (2025-02 – 2026-01)
- Coordinate field sales activities and coach representatives in prospecting and customer engagement.
- Track sales performance against targets, analyze market data, and maintain reporting.
- Drive market coverage and build stakeholder relationships.
Market Developer / Field Sales at AIRTEL NIGERIA (2021-09 – 2025-01)
- Support market expansion through customer acquisition, outlet engagement, and partner onboarding.
- Execute route planning, outlet coverage, and sales promotions to increase distribution.
- Prepare sales reports and monitor competitor activities.
Education
HND in Accounting – Temple Gate Polytechnic, Aba (2019 – 2022)
ND in Accounting – Gboko Polytechnic (2017 – 2019)
NCE in Economics / Social Studies – Kogi State College of Education, Ankpa (2013 – 2016)
