Technical Sales Manager (Paint Raw Materials) at Cormart Nigeria Limited

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve business targets for the paint's raw materials and coatings division.
• Maintain awareness of market trends, customer needs and competitor initiatives and devise strategies to optimally utilize market opportunities.
• Use data and analytics to both formulate and measure the effectiveness of sales strategies.
• Maintain close and good relationship with key customers and expand the business portfolio.
• Drive market development activities to align with company business goals and ensure strategic alignment in sourcing, sales, and marketing strategies.
• Recognize and develop strategies to pursue new market segments and opportunities for business development with realistic forecasts
• Coordinate sales activities nationwide, while ensuring qualitative service delivery and compliance with standard policies and procedures.
• Work closely with the Supply Chain and Production departments to ensure timely delivery of products to meet customer demands.
• Provide nationwide technical support to customers on development of new paint/coating products
• Continuously promote raw materials for paint production to current and potential customers
• Provide leadership and guidance to team members and manage subordinates’ performance towards the achievement of overall team objectives.
• Develop and deliver proposals, presentations, and sales bids to prospective customers
• Prepare/compile agreed periodic activity and performance reports for the attention of the General Manager and Managing Director

Qualifications & Experience

• B.Sc. or HND in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5–7 years experience in technical sales within the paints and coatings industry.
• Sound understanding of paint formulations, additives, resins, pigments, and solvents.
• Proven record of achieving sales targets and managing key industrial accounts.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects effectively.