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Sales Manager
About this role
Neveah Limited, a Kano-based commodities trading and manufacturing company established in 2014, seeks a Sales Manager for its plastic manufacturing business. The role focuses on leading the sales function, developing strategies, growing the customer base, managing key accounts and achieving revenue targets. The employer describes activities including sales planning, market and customer development, negotiations, and collaboration with Production, Procurement and Finance to fulfil orders. The position targets commercially driven individuals with experience in manufacturing, plastics or related industries who can drive revenue and lead a sales team. The company operates with multiple offices and exports solid minerals and agricultural products, but this role concentrates on the plastic sector within the company.
What you would do
- Develop and implement sales strategies to meet revenue and volume targets.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities and expand the customer base.
- Build and maintain relationships with existing and prospective customers.
- Manage key accounts across relevant markets and segments.
- Monitor market trends, customer needs, competitor activity and pricing in the plastic industry.
- Prepare sales forecasts, budgets and performance reports.
- Track sales performance and take corrective actions as needed.
- Coordinate with Production to align capacity with demand.
- Collaborate with Procurement and Finance on pricing, orders and payment management.
- Negotiate terms, pricing and contracts within approved limits.
What they are asking for
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics or related field.
- 5 to 8 years of sales experience, preferably in manufacturing, FMCG, plastics or related industry.
- Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets.
- Strong B2B sales and key account management experience.
- Experience negotiating commercial agreements and managing pricing.
- Knowledge of market development, pricing, forecasting and pipeline management.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation and interpersonal skills.
- Strong commercial awareness and ability to convert opportunities into revenue.
- Experience in selling plastic products or related materials is advantageous.
- Ability to lead and motivate a sales team.
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