• Application Deadline: Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Sales/Community Specialist



• Job Type Full Time , Hybrid



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 2 - 5 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Media / Advertising / Branding  , Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development 
  
  

Salary Range: ₦150,000 -₦200,000



Reports to: Sales Lead

We are seeking a highly motivated Sales Closer/Community Engagement Specialist to join our growth-focused team at I-Train Africa. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on closing deals and building online community relationships that drive customer retention and advocacy.

You will play a dual role handling high-conversion sales conversations while also managing and engaging communities on our lead nurturing  platforms, where many of our prospects and learners interact daily.

Key Responsibilities:

Sales Closing:

• Follow up with warm leads and convert them into paying customers (via DMs, calls, and voice notes).


• Conduct tailored product/program demos and consultative sales calls.


• Manage a robust sales pipeline using CRM tools and follow-up systems.


• Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly conversion targets.


• Handle objections professionally and close high-ticket programs confidently.

Community Engagement:

• Manage and engage I-Train Africa’s lead and prospect communities.


• Spark meaningful conversations, respond to inquiries, and provide timely updates.


• Share success stories, testimonials, offers, and program updates to keep communities warm and ready to convert.


• Collaborate with the marketing and social teams to improve lead nurturing through community touchpoints.


• Monitor group activity, provide feedback, and suggest community growth strategies.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Proven experience in high-ticket or consultative selling.


• Strong understanding of online communities and social listening.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (especially for voice notes, texts, and chats).


• Objection handling, negotiation, and persuasive closing skills.


• CRM and lead tracking tool proficiency (e.g., HubSpot, Zoho CRM, Trello).


• Familiarity with WhatsApp Business, Telegram, and community automation tools.


• Basic knowledge of sales funnels, email sequences, and landing pages.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years experience in sales, telesales, or customer engagement.


• Experience managing digital communities is highly desirable.


• A bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or communication is preferred.


• Demonstrated ability to work independently and meet sales targets in a hybrid work model.