Our client,an indigenous company that has been a leading supplier of raw materials to the paints, coatings and inks industries located at Ikeja, as a result of expansion require the services of experienced Sales Executives for their operations.

Job Title: Sales Executives
Reporting to: Head of Marketing and Sales

Job Purpose:
The Sales Executives (at any level) are the interface between customers and the company. Under Guidance from the Head of Sales and Marketing, they deliver exceptional service to our customers and drive revenue and profitability for the Company

They are expected to provide solutions to the customer while managing the business objectives set by the Head of Sales and Marketing. They would also need to collaborate closely with other department (Operations, Accounting and finance, Administration and Secretarial Services) to meet company objectives.

The job holder will promote the company and support in developing sales of the full product range, to achieve agreed business targets and meet customer needs.

They would support the Head of Sales and Marketing to seek out, analyse and develop new accounts, promoting sales of both existing, new and developing products in line with business growth strategies.

The job holder will be expected to build relationships with contacts and customers, seeking opportunities to grow sales of existing and developing products in line with objectives set by the Head of Sales and Marketing.

Primary Responsibilities:
>> Manage customer orders from invoicing through to delivery
>> Maintain a thorough knowledge of the businesses’ products and its applications
>> Strengthen customer intimacy by developing solid relationships, understanding customer needs and gathering market intelligence
>> Differentiate between customer requirements and Chizzy’s capabilities; choose the best/cost effective solution
>> Contribute to the business goals, in particular for Customer Service
>> Supports the Head of Sales and Marketing with the commercial strategy and plan for various product verticals (Binders, Pigments, Additives etc.) for senior management approval
>> Generate sales and margins by supporting the sales team in targeting and opening new business on a range of Coatings, Paints and Inks products.
>> Undertakes a wide range of assigned tasks to:
o develop key accounts, promote sales or both existing and new products
o develop plans to ensure business sales and marketing business objective are met
o Generate sales activity reports and forecast for the sales and marketing team
o Ensure sales documentation and collateral is kept up to date
o Keep fully abreast and up-to-date on competitor activities

Essential Experience Required:
>> Degree in Science (Chemistry or related), Chemical Engineering or Marketing.
>> 2 – 4 years experience
>> Excellent sales and influencing skills.
>> Experience in customer service / customer relationship management

Desired Experience:
>> Demonstrate reliability and successful history in chemical or related industry.
>> Exposure to a range of business functions (R&, Technical, Manufacturing etc.) within a chemicals manufacturing organisation would be a distinct advantage but is not essential.

Location: Pan-Nigeria. So job holder must be willing to travel extensively.

Functional Competences/Skills/Characteristics:
>> Pro-active, energetic and has a pleasant personality.
>> Analytical Ability
>> Ability to motivate team
>> Good ability to negotiate and convince
>> Positive attitude
>> Basic Accounting knowledge
>> Excellent Communication and inter-personal Skills
>> Ability to interpret complex information and communicate it in a simple manner.
>> Capability to work under pressure
>> Aptitude to liaise with people at all levels both internally and externally
>> Excellent in MS Office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook)

Remuneration: Attractive but negotiable (commission inclusive)

Method of Application:
Qualified and interested applicant should forward a copy of their curriculum vitae to: jobs.pcr@gmail.com