• Application Deadline:
• Position: Sales Associate



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 2 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development 
  
  

Job Summary

• A leading Startup Studio and Product Incubator is seeking a Sales Associate to drive revenue growth through prospecting, client acquisition, and relationship management.


• The ideal candidate will work with founders, product teams, and potential clients to identify opportunities, communicate value propositions, and close deals for our innovative products and services. 


• You will be responsible for expanding our client base while nurturing existing relationships in the startup ecosystem.

Responsibilities

Sales and Business Development:

• Drive new business acquisition by identifying and pursuing sales opportunities within target markets and industries using company frameworks and methodologies


• Conduct outreach activities including cold calls, email campaigns, and networking events to build a robust sales pipeline


• Develop compelling sales presentations and proposals tailored to client needs


• Meet or exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets and KPIs


• Stay current on industry trends, market opportunities, and competitive landscape to optimize sales efforts.

Client Relationship Management:

• Provide excellent customer-focused relationship management for assigned prospects and clients including:


• Building and maintaining strong relationships with potential and existing clients


• Conducting needs assessments to understand client pain points and requirements


• Serving as the primary point of contact between clients and internal teams


• Collaborating with product consultants to ensure client requirements are properly communicated


• Proactively seeking feedback from clients and incorporating it into the sales process


• Maintaining accurate records of all sales activities, opportunities, and client interactions in the CRM system


• Other duties as assigned in relation to achieving defined sales goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or related fields


• 2+ years of experience in sales, business development, or account management, preferably in technology or startup environments


• Professional qualification in Sales, Business Development, or Customer Relationship Management is a plus


• Strong understanding of consultative selling techniques and solution-based approaches


• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills


• Experience in developing client relationships and managing sales pipelines


• Familiarity with startup ecosystems and innovation services is highly preferred


• Proficiency in CRM systems like Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar tools.