Sales Officer at Buffer Media

Position Overview

• The Sales Officer prospects and sells company products and services to new clients within an assigned territory. He or she is responsible for self-generating leads through prospecting, telemarketing, sales, database management and networking. He or she is a self-starter who is responsible for achieving assigned monthly and annual sales quota.

Job Functions

• Sales
• Business Development

Industry:

• Health, Wellness & Fitness
• Food and Beverage, Retail
• Consumer Goods

Responsibilities

• Identify potential clients (through prospecting and referrals) and reach out in person and by phone to present company products and services.
• Develop and cultivate relationships to identify and create new qualified sales opportunities.
• Develop an in-depth understanding of the product and services to be able to represent the brand in the most effective way.
• Plan all communication initiatives including but not limited to product inquiries, customer questions, complaints and escalating complex issues to the management team.
• Meet or exceed agreed upon sales activity and sales targets.
• Record all sales activity and results in a timely manner, preferably daily and complete regular reports as required.
• Network within the media platform space and assist in creating contents to promote company products on the website and social media pages.
• Constantly stay in the know regarding market trends and current events and what the impact to the brand will be.
• Manage the sales process from start to finish for various clients.
• Oversee the product sample process for the Display Center, including but not limited to ordering, receiving, labeling and display.
• On an as-needed basis, assist in the recruitment and training of sales employees.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and regular attendance.
• Maintain ethical business practices and provide stellar customer service.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• National Diploma or 4-year Business Degree
• 2-5 years of experience in consultative sales with a proven track record of success
• Able to excel in a start-up environment without direct daily supervision
• Excellent interpersonal, communications, presentation, and organizational skills
• Strong mathematical aptitude, problem-solving and multitasking skills

Salary
NGN840,000 - 2,400,000 Annually