Technical Sales Representative at Candel Company Limited

The Candel Company Limited is Nigeria’s leading crop yield advancement and production company. As a result of growth and the need to strengthen our current team, we need exceptional individuals with the right qualifications, drive and experience to join our team of professionals.

Position: Technical Sales Representative

Location (States): Southwest- Ogun (Abeokuta), Ondo (Akure); Southeast-Ebonyi (Abakaliki); Middle Belt-Niger (Bida), Kaduna (Saminaka), Benue (Makurdi); North-Jigawa (Dutse), Katsina (Funtua)
Reports To: Regional Sales Manager

Person Profile:
Hardworking, ethical, disciplined and result-oriented individual who is a team player.

Qualification/Experience:

• Applicant should have a degree, with a minimum of Second Class, Upper Division in Crop Protection or Agronomy with a thesis in Weed science or Agricultural Biology from a reputable institution.
• Minimum of 2 years

Required Skills:

• Customer Service, Ability to meet sales Goals, Territory Management, Prospection Skills, Product Knowledge, Presentation Skills, Client Relationships and Motivation for Sales, Interpersonal Skills plus Self-Confidence;
• Also applicant must have a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Services existing accounts, obtains orders, and establishes new accounts;
• Keep management informed by submitting activity and results reports, such as daily call reports, weekly work plans, and monthly and annual territory analyses;
• Monitor competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules, merchandising techniques, etc.;
• Recommend changes in products, service, and policy by evaluating results and competitive developments.;
• esolve customer complaints by investigating problems; developing solutions; preparing reports; making recommendations to management.

Application Closing Date
26th November, 2013

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should be send to:

The Candel Company Limited
3B Chris Efuyemi Onanuga Street,
1st Round-About, Lekki Phase 1,
P.O. Box 54952, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria.
Or to the e-mail address: hr@candelcorp.com