Government Relations Sales Manager at SalesPlat

Job Summary

• As the Government Relations Sales Manager, you will leverage our 10x production efficiency to secure large-scale public sector contracts.
• You will be responsible for positioning our 100% Nigerian-sourced supply chain as the premier choice for government outfitting, uniforms, and industrial textiles.
• Your role is to bridge the gap between national manufacturing goals and government procurement needs, driving massive growth through strategic advocacy and tender management.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure large-scale apparel procurement opportunities within federal and state ministries, agencies, and parastatals.
• Navigate the Nigerian Public Procurement Act to lead the bidding and submission process for high-volume manufacturing tenders.
• Promote the brand’s "100% Nigerian Sourced" value proposition to key stakeholders in the Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment.
• Build and nurture long-term relationships with government decision-makers and regulatory bodies to influence local content adoption.
• Monitor and analyze legislative changes and trade policies that impact the local textile and manufacturing landscape.
• Coordinate with the manufacturing team to ensure that government orders meet specific quality benchmarks and delivery timelines.
• Represent the company at trade exhibitions, public sector forums, and industrial policy town halls.
• Achieve annual sales targets for government-linked accounts, contributing to the expansion of local manufacturing.
• Maintain a 100% conversion and compliance rate for all public sector bidding and documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business, or Law.
• 5+ Years of Experience in Government Relations, Public Sector Sales, or Manufacturing Procurement.
• Proven track record of closing multi-million naira government contracts within Nigeria.
• Deep knowledge of the Nigerian manufacturing ecosystem and public sector networking.
• Exceptional negotiation and persuasion abilities, particularly in navigating complex bureaucratic environments.
• Self-motivated with a results-oriented mindset and a deep understanding of local content policies.
• Strong ability to articulate the value of high-speed, low-cost local production.
• Proficiency in managing high-stakes relationships and long-cycle sales funnels.