Sales Manager (Food Additives and Flavours) at Lagra Chemicals

Responsibilities:

• Develop creative pitches and propositions aimed at specific industry sectors.
• Forecasting sales, developing “out of the box” sales strategies/models and evaluating their effectiveness.
• Research accounts and generate or follow through sales leads.
• Attend meeting, sales events, and trainings to keep abreast of the latest developments.
• Report and provide feedback to management using financial statistical data.
• Maintain and expand client database within your assigned territory.
• Meet personal and team sales targets.
• Monitors competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules, merchandising techniques, etc.
• Recommends changes in products, service, and policy by evaluating results and competitive developments.

Requirements:

• OND/HND/BSc in related fields.
• Minimum of 7 years’ sales experience.
• Experience in the Pharmaceuticals, Food and Beverages is highly desired.
• Knowledge of acidulants and preservatives, liquid flavours, beverage emulsions, powder flavours and food colours are highly desired.
• The ability to develop in-depth knowledge about your products and markets.
• Candidates must reside in proximity to Ikotun, Egbe, Jakande Gate, Isolo, Ago Palace Way etc
• Must possess a valid driving license.
• Fluency in English Language.
• Proficiency in MS-Word, MS-Excel, and MS-PowerPoint.
• Excellent sales and negotiation skills.
• Good communication and people skills.
• Confidence, motivation, and determination.
• Attention to detail.