Sales Executive at Veggie World Ltd

Position Summary

Veggie World is seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Sales Executive to join our team. This is a hybrid role offering a flexible work arrangement, combining remote work with on-site work and physical sales activities and meetings as required. This role requires an energetic individual with strong communication, social media and organizational skills to drive sales growth and create meaningful collaborations. The successful candidate will focus on selling Veggie World’s fresh fruits and vegetables supply service to businesses in the HoReCa sector, supermarkets, caterers and other customer segments.

The ideal candidate will bring innovative ideas, explore new markets, and drive both direct sales and partnerships to increase Veggie World’s market presence.

Key Responsibilities

Sales and Client Acquisition

• Identify, approach, and sell to B2B clients (e.g., Hotels, Restaurants, Cafeterias, Supermarkets, Caterers) and strategic B2C partners.
• Develop and implement sales strategies for direct sales, promotions, and collaborations, including with gyms and wellness-focused organizations.

Market Outreach and Awareness

• Create brand visibility and awareness through in-person visits, social media campaigns, and strategic collaborations.
• Represent Veggie World at client locations and events to promote products and build awareness.

Client Relationship Management

• Build long-term relationships with clients to encourage repeat business and maintain customer satisfaction.
• Provide exceptional customer service and handle client inquiries or concerns professionally.

Strategic Partnerships

• Explore and execute innovative opportunities for collaboration with B2C-focused businesses to grow awareness and sales.

Reporting and Collaboration

• Work closely with the Supply Chain Team to align sales efforts with supply availability.
• Collect data and provide feedback on market trends, customer preferences, and potential challenges to improve product offerings and strategies. 

Key Personal Traits for Success

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Goal-oriented with a proven ability to meet and exceed targets.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and energetic.
• Innovative thinker with a knack for exploring and creating opportunities.
• Resilient, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales, business development, or a similar role.
• Excellent negotiation and presentation skills.
• Ability to drive sales and engagement on social media channels.
• Familiarity with B2B and B2C sales models.
• Understanding of the Lagos food business and hospitality market.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, or a related field is preferred but not mandatory.

Location

• The role is based in Ebute Meta, Yaba, with sales covering Lagos State.

Compensation

• Base Salary: NGN300,000.00 – NGN350,000.00.
• Incentives: Commission based on sales performance.