Sales Executive at African Industries Group (AIG)

Key Responsibilities

• Sales and revenue: Achieve sales targets by selling Industrial and specialty chemical products to new and existing clients.
• Client relationship management: Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, providing ongoing support and technical assistance.
• Market analysis: Monitor market trends and competitor activities to identify new opportunities and inform sales strategies.
• Business development: Prospect for new clients, conduct product presentations, and develop new business opportunities.
• Sales process management: Manage the sales cycle from initial contact to closing deals, including preparing proposals, negotiating contracts, and collecting receivables.
• Technical support: Provide clients with technical information and help them find solutions to their needs.
• Reporting: Prepare sales reports, forecasts, and activity logs for management.

Required Qualifications

• Education: A Degree in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, or a related Science field is often required.
• Experience: Previous experience in sales, especially with raw materials, is beneficial. Experience in a technical role like R&D or Quality Control is also relevant.
• Skills: Strong sales and negotiation skills, excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, and proficiency with Microsoft Office are essential. A deep technical knowledge of the chemical products being sold is crucial.
• Attributes: A strong sales mindset and market orientation are important for success in this role.
• Linguistic Skill : Lagos base Yoruba and English is must
• Geographical know to travel : Lagos, Ogun and Oyo State travels.