Sales and Marketing Officer at Sahara Group

Job Description

• This role entails selling of white products, relationship building with regulatory authorities and stake holders. It also involves identifying opportunities in locations beyond Port Harcourt.

Key Deliverables

• Maintain strong relationship with existing customers for business retention.
• Identify present and future business development opportunities with new and existing clients.
• Initiate and develop relationships with clients for business growth.
• Stay abreast of recent industry trends.
• Develop and maintain detailed business plans for client projects.
• Conduct business reviews with clients on periodic basis
• Contact and follow-up on qualified clients for new opportunities.
• Work closely with clients to understand the business needs and to explore opportunities for growth.
• Expansion into markets not limited to Lagos.
• Constantly update past & new customer details and contact list as and when applicable
• Close new business deals by coordinating requirements; developing and negotiating contracts; integrating contract requirements with business operations.
• Design & maintain a customer database with approved credit limits & also ensure all customers are covered with proper contracts/ offer letters before embarking on sales
• Address customer issues/concerns in accurate and timely manner.
• Adhoc duties as advised by the company.

Requirements
Minimum Qualification/ Experience:

• B.Sc degree in any relevant course.
• Minimum of 3 years’ cognate experience

Knowledge/Skills:

• Commercially & contractually astute
• Conscientious in approach to work
• Good interpersonal and people skills
• Prospecting Skills
• Territory Management
• Good communication skills (oral and written)
• Good use of Microsoft Office
• Good numeracy skills
• Professionalism.

Personality Traits:

• Result-oriented attitude
• Confidence and discretion
• Articulate, effective written/Verbal communication across boundaries.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Efficient time management
• Good attitude and approach to work
• A team player with an international outlook.

Working Relationships:

• Internally
• Retail Sales Team,
• Distribution Team,
• Finance Team
• Risk Management Team.