The ideal candidate will develop relationships with prospects, acting as the initial point of contact as a sales associate,
This includes responding, engaging inbound leads/inquiries, and converting them to customers.
You will also generate potential customers, facilitate sales, and connect customers with account executives and technical engineering support needed.
Responsibilities
Identify and qualify new sales opportunities and convert prospects to customers
Develop sales strategies to draw in potential buyers or solicit new potential customers.
Initiate contact with potential customers through cold-calling or responding to inquiries generated from advertisements.
Create relationships with customers to identify their potential needs and qualify their interests and viability to drive sales.
Present product information to customers once you have identified their needs.
Move solid leads through the marketing funnel, convert leads to buyers and connect them to an account manager.
Follow up with potential customers who expressed interest but did not purchase any goods or services.
Ensure regular follow-up calls or emails and facilitate communication with existing customers to ensure their satisfaction and identify new potential needs.
Collaborate with technical account executives to meet the company's goals.
Qualifications
First degree in agricultural engineering or related fields.
1+ years of successful experience in sales/telemarketing.
Basic experience with MS Suite and CRM software (e.g. Salesforce or HubSpot).
Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in a second language (Yoruba, Igbo, or Hausa)
Self-driven and competitive team player.
Specialization in Farm Power and Machinery would be an advantage