• Application Deadline: Sun, 16 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: National Sales Manager


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development 
  

POSITION OVERVIEW

Our client, one of Nigeria’s leading retailers of personal care, beauty and cosmetic products with over 500 employees across their various branch locations, is looking for a National Sales Manager who will be responsible for developing sales strategies and managing sales team in order to achieve set sales goals, targets and revenue. This is an exciting opportunity for a Sales Manager to join one of Nigeria’s leading retailers and build their career. This is an onsite position from Monday to Friday, based in Lagos, and the National Sales Manager will report to the business Development Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE NATIONAL SALES MANAGER:

• Develop and implement effective sales strategies


• Lead nationwide sales team members to achieve sales targets


• Establish productive and professional relationships with key personnel in assigned customer accounts


• Negotiate and close agreements with large customers


• Manage and oversee the daily operations of the sales department


• Monitor and analyze performance metrics and suggest improvements


• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual sales forecasts


• Perform research and identify new potential customers and new market opportunities


• Provide timely and effective solutions aligned with clients’ needs


• Liaise with Marketing and Product Development departments to ensure brand consistency


• Keep abreast of new product launches and ensure sales team members are on board

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS OF THE NATIONAL SALES MANAGER:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or similar field


• Minimum of 5 years of experience in sales management positions

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Sales volume by location


• Competitor Pricing


• Existing Client Engagement


• Sales cycle Length


• Customer lifetime Value


• Upsell and Cross sell rates

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Proficient in MS Office and other sales management software


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Exceptional time management and problem-solving skills


• Strong critical and analytical thinking abilities


• Works well under pressure


• Working knowledge of market trends and behaviors

ADDITIONAL CONTEXT

Employment Type – Full Time

Job Location – Lagos