• Application Deadline:
• Position: Contract Sales Development Officer



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development 
  
  

Job Description

• We would be nowhere without our successful sales team. We’re seeking for qualified sales officers to join our sales team. 


• The sales officers will have a strong understanding of the sales process and how to generate leads, building relationships, and closing deals. 


• The ideal candidate will be a quick learner who has strong negotiating skills and an ability to showcase our offerings in a compelling way. Often tasked with the sales representative must be both personable and professional.

Key Responsibilities

• Product knowledge: Develop a thorough understanding of the features, benefits, and applications of the products or services they are selling to effectively answer customer questions and address concerns.


• Lead generation: Proactively seek out new leads through various channels such as networking, cold calling, email marketing, and social media.


• Sales presentations: Prepare and deliver compelling presentations showcasing the value proposition of the product or service to prospective clients.


• Negotiation: Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions to close deals and reach mutually beneficial agreements with customers.


• Relationship building: Establish and maintain strong customer relationships through regular communication, follow-up, and after-sales support.


• Sales reporting: Track sales activities, analyze data, and provide regular reports to management on sales performance and market trends.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent


• Proven success rate at levels above sales quota


• Ability to travel at least 25% of the time to customer events

Required skills:

• Excellent communication skills: Ability to articulate product benefits clearly, confidently, and persuasively to customers.


• Strong interpersonal skills: Build rapport with customers, establish trust, and effectively manage customer interactions.


• Sales acumen: Understanding of the sales process, including lead generation, qualification, presentation, negotiation, and closing techniques.


• Problem-solving skills: Identify customer challenges and tailor solutions to address their specific needs.


• Adaptability: Ability to adjust sales strategies based on customer feedback and market conditions.


• Work environments:


• Retail sales: Interacting directly with customers in a store setting to assist them with product selection and purchase decisions.


• Inside sales: Making sales calls and managing customer relationships primarily through phone.


• Field sales: Visiting potential customers at their locations to conduct sales presentations and demonstrations.