Job Description
Purpose
- Lead the business development and account management efforts in the flexible packaging sector by managing key accounts, acquiring new clients, and driving revenue growth.
The Job
- Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve revenue and market share targets across Nigeria.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for strategic customers and ensure consistent satisfaction and retention.
- Understand customer needs and recommend appropriate packaging solutions.
- Recommend improvements in product offerings, pricing strategy, and service delivery based on market intelligence.
- Provide regular sales forecasts, activity reports, and market insights to senior management.
- Promote a high-performance, customer-focused sales culture.
- Identify new markets, customer segments, and product opportunities for expansion.
- Conduct regular business reviews with key accounts to identify growth opportunities and resolve issues.
- Manage and grow relationships with major clients across FMCG, food & beverage, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, etc.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Packaging Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum of five years sales experience in flexible packaging or related sectors.
The Person Must:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Familiarity with standards (e.g. ISO, NAFDAC) and quality control practices in packaging.
- Ability to translate customer needs into technical packaging solutions.
- Ability to penetrate key accounts and close high-value deals.