Country Manager

Role Summary

Lead Nigeria operations and commercial growth for KUK’s food-ingredients distribution business: Own country P&L, grow sales through technical/solution selling, build and coach the local team, ensure regulatory compliance and deep customer engagement across local food manufacturers bakeries, beverages and food service.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement strategies in the country in line with the global KUK-strategy and mission, and supplier expectations with the aim of making KUK the leading specialty distributor in Nigeria. Technical Sales: lead solution selling, sample trails, product/recipe support and customer technical training. Build and lead sales & technical team (hire, coach and KPI Setting) Manage stakeholders relationships, logistics partners and local compliance (NAFDAC, SON, Standards) Market intelligence: competitor tracking, pricing strategy, new product launches Forecasting, demand planning and any local supplier relationship management Drive commercial strategy: modern trade, food processors, ingredients portfolio mix (cross selling) Requirements University degree in Food Technology (or closely related to food science with proven food industry experience Minimum of 8 – 12 years of experience with 3-5 years in Sales & Leadership Experience in distribution of food ingredients (preferred) Strong knowledge of local food industry dynamics and local food/regulatory requirements Product development enthusiasm – ability to support customers technically (formulations, troubleshooting).