Sales Executive

About this role

A Sales Executive is needed in Lagos to drive growth within an assigned territory. The role focuses on acquiring new customers, maintaining existing accounts, meeting sales targets, and identifying opportunities to expand market presence. The employer, Elite Talent Placements, provides corporate training and talent acquisition services and connects organisations with industry experts. The position reports to the Sales Supervisor or Area Sales Manager and involves collaboration with production, logistics, warehouse, and finance to ensure orders are fulfilled.

What you would do

• Meet assigned sales and revenue targets
• Identify and develop new business opportunities and customer accounts
• Build and maintain relationships with existing customers
• Conduct customer visits, product presentations and sales negotiations
• Monitor customer orders and resolve sales-related issues
• Gather market intelligence and monitor competitor activities
• Prepare sales reports, forecasts and performance updates
• Follow up on customer payments and support timely collections
• Collaborate with Production, Logistics, Warehouse and Finance to ensure efficient order fulfilment

What they are asking for

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing or a related field
• 2–5 years of sales experience, preferably in FMCG, manufacturing or distribution
• Proven ability to meet sales targets and manage customer relationships
• Sales and negotiation skills
• Strong communication and customer relationship management
• Market research and analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Effective time management, organisation and teamwork

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