Direct Sales Agent

About this role

Direct Sales Agent position in Lagos with Resource Intermediaries Limited, a Nigerian outsourcing company focused on HR management, people placement and learning and development. The role involves identifying potential customers, building relationships and using direct sales techniques to achieve targets, while staying informed about product knowledge and market trends.

What you would do

• Prospect and identify potential customers through cold calling, networking, referrals and lead generation.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers, providing personalised service to understand their needs and buying behaviour.
• Stay updated on product knowledge, market trends, competitor activities and industry developments to position offerings and differentiate them.
• Attend sales meetings, training sessions and workshops to enhance sales skills and share best practices with colleagues.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities, customer interactions and sales transactions for reporting and analysis purposes.

What they are asking for

• High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or related field preferred.
• Proven experience in direct sales, field sales or customer-facing roles with a track record of achieving sales targets.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport, influence decision-making and negotiate effectively with customers.
• Persuasive selling skills with the ability to articulate value propositions, handle objections and close deals through effective sales techniques.

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