Field Sales Assistant at Owens and Xley Consults

Owens and Xley Consults is a Small Business Advisory and Consulting Company in Lagos, Nigeria. Our services include of Small Business Startup and Set up, Business Plan preparation, Business Process Design and Business Strategy Formulation.

We know the role good planning plays in any business and its associated costs; and the initial capital challenges faced by a small business which is why we have developed solutions which ensure that small business owners have access to technical skills but at a fraction of the cost.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Field Sales Assistant

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• The field sales and marketing assistant is responsible for cold calling on prospects within a specified geographic account and industry for the purpose of generating sales. He or she will identify growth opportunities and work closely with the business development manager to convert such opportunities to sales.

Key Responsibilities

• Prospect for potential clients; build, grow and maintain these relationships into increased businesses for the company
• Coordinate with business development to prepare sales presentations and pitches to prospective clients
• Keeps management informed by submitting activity and results reports, such as daily call reports, weekly work plans, and monthly and annual territory analysis.
• Monitors competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products, and delivery schedules, merchandising techniques, etc.
• Recommends changes in products, service, and policy by evaluating results and competitive developments.
• Works with management to resolve customer complaints
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Keep a profile of the current clientele of the business and regularly update the database
• Works closely with the business development team to develop and implement marketing campaigns and strategies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Requirements
Educational Qualification and Experience:

• HND/B.Sc in Marketing, Business, Finance.
• 2-5 years experience

Skills and Abilities:

• Highly analytical, driven and focused.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Prospecting and closing skills, sales mapping and planning, territory management, market knowledge, presentation Skills,
• Strong presentation and negotiation skills
• Previous cold calling and customer-facing experience
• Proficient in the use of Windows and Microsoft Office suite
• Able to develop strategic plans for sales; must be motivated to exceed sales targets.
• Result-oriented team player with exceptional motivation and interpersonal skills.
• Networking, prospecting and persuasion skills with the ability to identify the needs and challenges of clients.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to prepare management reports and correspondence
• Stress management skills
• Time management skills

Personal Attributes:

• Have a deep desire to work in engineering and technology
• Very sociable and outgoing
• Analytical and perceptive
• Very tech savvy and knowledgeable of current trends
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work flexibly and under initiative to achieve set objectives
• Open to challenges

Work Environment:

• Work outside the office
• Visit prospective client sites
• Will be required to write proposals and reports
• Might be required to travel as required

Renumeration
N40,000 - N60,000/month plus commission

Application Closing Date
31st October, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send in their CV to: recruitment@owensxley.com using the "Job title" as subject of the email.