About this role
A Lagos-based company specialising in building automation and engineering services is seeking an experienced Sales Executive. The role targets individuals with a sales background in engineering or construction, capable of developing client relationships, generating leads, and converting prospects into customers. The position involves promoting the company’s building automation solutions and engineering services to contractors, developers, consultants, and other stakeholders, while supporting business development and meeting sales targets. The employer operates in the building automation and engineering services sector and requires the candidate to be based in Ilupeju, Lagos. Pay is a monthly salary of between N200,000 and N250,000, depending on experience.
What you would do
- Build and maintain relationships with existing and prospective clients such as contractors, construction companies, property developers, and consultants.
- Present and promote the company’s building automation solutions and related services to clients.
- Monitor industry trends and competitors to identify business opportunities.
- Maintain records of sales activities, customer interactions, leads, and opportunities.
- Prepare sales proposals, quotations, and presentations with technical and engineering teams.
- Generate leads through networking, cold calling, client visits, referrals, and other initiatives.
- Negotiate pricing and terms within approved guidelines.
- Identify new business opportunities within engineering, construction, building automation, and related sectors.
- Prepare regular sales reports and update on pipeline progress.
- Understand client technical and commercial requirements and propose suitable solutions in collaboration with relevant departments.
What they are asking for
- At least 3 years of proven sales experience in engineering or construction.
- Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in preparing quotations, proposals, and sales reports.
- Ability to generate leads, build relationships, negotiate, and close sales.
- Willingness and ability to work in Ilupeju, Lagos.
- Ability to work independently, meet targets, and develop new business opportunities.
- Solid understanding of the engineering or construction industry and its sales processes.
- Degree or HND in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, or related field is an advantage.
- Direct experience selling engineering-related products, technical solutions, construction-related products, or engineering services.
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