Electrical Sales Engineer

About this role

The role is for an Electrical Sales Engineer based in Lagos, full-time, to drive sales of low-voltage power distribution products and electrical solutions across Nigeria. The successful candidate will develop new business, manage customer relationships, provide technical product recommendations, prepare quotations, and hit sales targets in various sectors such as industrial, commercial, construction and infrastructure. The employer seeks someone with experience in electrical power products sales, capable of negotiating, closing sales, and coordinating with internal teams to ensure order execution. Knowledge of brands like ABB, Schneider Electric, Siemens, CHINT, Legrand or equivalent is preferred, along with travel willingness and a valid driver’s licence as an advantage. The position reports to the Head of Department and requires collaboration with technical, tendering, procurement, logistics and finance teams.

What you would do

• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, pricing, and new opportunities.
• Build relationships with factories, electrical contractors, consultants, panel builders, developers and distributors.
• Understand customer requirements and recommend electrical solutions including automation and control products where applicable.
• Promote and sell low-voltage electrical products such as wiring devices, switchgear, panels, breakers, protection devices and enclosures.
• Prepare technical and commercial quotations, negotiate terms, follow up on orders and close sales.
• Track deliveries, payments, collections and customer satisfaction.
• Achieve sales targets and maintain sales records, forecasts and pipeline reports.
• Conduct field sales visits to identify new customers, projects and opportunities.
• Collaborate with technical, tendering, procurement, logistics and finance teams to ensure smooth order execution.

What they are asking for

• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant sales experience in electrical power products or solutions in Nigeria.
• BSc or HND in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Familiarity with brands such as ABB, Schneider Electric, Siemens, CHINT, Legrand or equivalent.
• Proven ability to generate leads, develop new business, negotiate and achieve sales targets.
• Knowledge of automation and control products is an advantage.
• Strong communication, presentation, customer relationship and reporting skills.
• Strong knowledge of low-voltage power distribution products and systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
• Willingness to travel regularly for customer and project visits; a valid driver’s licence is an advantage.

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