Pigment and Ink Sales Manager

About this role

The role is for a Pigment & Ink Sales Manager in Lagos, employed full-time within the Commercial Chemicals department. The employer, Multichem Nigeria, part of the Solevo Group, distributes specialty chemicals and raw materials and has an established presence in Nigeria with a broad African footprint. The position focuses on selling pigments and inks, developing new business opportunities, managing customer relationships, and achieving sales targets in the chemical and pigment sector. The candidate is expected to have substantial experience in pigment sales, strong technical knowledge, and the ability to develop sales strategies and analyse markets.

What you would do

• Maintain and grow relationships with existing clients
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the pigment and ink market
• Develop and implement sales strategies for different pigment types
• Drive sales targets and revenue growth
• Manage customer relationships and stakeholder expectations
• Analyse market trends and identify opportunities for expansion
• Collaborate with the sales team to translate technical data into actionable plans
• Support negotiations and contract discussions with clients
• Represent the company in a professional and technically informed manner
• Contribute to ongoing market and regulatory understanding within the chemical industry

What they are asking for

• At least 8 years of sales experience in the chemical, pigment, or ink industry
• Strong knowledge of pigments and their applications
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Business Administration or related field
• Nice-to-have: sales and business development expertise, negotiation and communication skills
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Understanding of regulatory requirements in the chemical industry

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