About this role
The vacancy is for a Direct Sales Agent based on-site in Ibadan, reporting to Sika Manufacturing Nigeria Ltd. The role involves actively prospecting and engaging potential customers, presenting products and services, and driving customer acquisition in assigned markets. Day-to-day duties include explaining product features, assisting with account opening and documentation, and following up leads to convert interest into sales, while keeping records and providing basic sales reports. The position requires delivering professional customer service and adhering to compliance, risk management, and ethical standards. The employer operates as a fully-owned subsidiary of the Sika Group with activities in research and development, production, sales and administration in Nigeria.
What you would do
- Prospect and engage potential customers in assigned markets
- Present products and services to customers
- Drive customer acquisition through direct interaction
- Explain product features and benefits to customers
- Assist customers with account opening and documentation
- Follow up on leads to convert interest into sales
- Maintain accurate records of customer interactions
- Prepare basic sales reports
- Provide feedback on market trends and customer needs
- Deliver professional customer service and adhere to compliance and ethical standards
What they are asking for
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication abilities, including verbal and written
- Customer service capabilities
- Fundamental finance and sales skills
- Prior experience in retail or financial services sales is advantageous
- Familiarity with banking products is advantageous
- Goal-oriented work habits
- Proficiency with basic digital tools (e.g., mobile apps, spreadsheets)
- Minimum of secondary school certificate
- Related field degree or diploma is an advantage
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