Sales & Business Development Manager (QSR) at Ascentech Services Limited

Ascentech Services Limited - Our client, a leading player in the Hospitality industry, which is a subsidiary of a group of companies, is currently looking to hire a Sales & Business Development Manager for its Quick Service Restaurant business and subsidiary in Lagos.

Industry/Sector: Hospitality / Quick Service Restaurant / Bakery / Cakes & Confectionary

Summary:

We seek to hire a passionate and ambitious Sales & Business Development Manager to work at expanding our clientele by applying an effective sales strategy to achieve sustainable financial growth and strong customer relationship.

Responsibilities

• Devise and implement  strategies for meeting and exceeding sales performance targets
• Responsible for locating, developing, defining, negotiating, and closing business relationships.
• Maintain and develop a wide network of contacts and build effective relationships within the market place through which to generate opportunities for new business.
• Opening profitable new accounts for Industrial catering needs and build strong relationships with customers.
• Maintain a strong knowledge of market trends including client and competitor activity and industry innovations.
• Collaborate in preparing and delivering all aspects of the strategic sales process including awareness campaigns, presentations and exhibitions.
• Work closely with the Operations team to identify new service stream opportunities with existing customers.
• Actively contribute towards the successful delivery of the Organization’s business plan and targets.

Additional Requirements

• Accustomed to target driven revenue generation strategy.
• Proven track record in sales, business development with results in business generation.
• Should have significant experience of new business development within the food industry.
• Skilled in verbal and written communication proposal and presentation skills
• Good financial and business acumen.
• Pleasant, passionate and self-driven

Educational and Professional Qualification

• BSc/HND in Marketing / Social Sciences or related discipline. MSc/MBA is an added advantage
• At least 5 years cognate work experience with proven track records in FMCG or related QSR with proven track record

Personality Sumary

• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization and with staff.
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
• Passionate and self-driven with keen attention for details  
• Must be decisive, courageous, with good decision-making skills.