National Sales Manager at Peugeot Automobile Nigeria Limited

Peugeot Automobile Nigeria Limited, PAN was incorporated in December 15, 1972 as Limited Liability Company with an authorized share capital of Three Million Naira. Twenty-seven months after incorporation, the then head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, commissioned the assembly plant on March 14, 1975, and though full operations had commenced on March 2, 1975.

The initiative to establish Peugeot Automobile Nigeria Limited was taken by the then Federal Military Government under the leadership of General Yakubu Gowon. The idea was concretised on October 6, 1969 when the Government invited 16 reputable vehicle-manufacturing companies in the world to establish a vehicle assembly plant in the country.

Twelve years before the initiative was taken, Peugeot cars made their first entry into Nigeria when individuals imported about 100 units of the Peugeot 403 model into the country. These cars soon became popular due to their legendary reliability and suitability to Nigerian road conditions. The demand for Peugeot cars in Nigeria rose sharply again in the 1960’s with the further introduction of the Peugeot 404 model. With the high demand of Peugeot products which was a mark of acceptability, it was therefore not surprising when in May 7, 1971, Automobile Peugeot of France’s proposal was selected out of those tendered by 16 various vehicle manufacturers.

Peugeot Automobile Nigeria Limited is recruiting qualified candidates to fill the position of:

Job Title: National Sales Manager

Location: Nigeria
Reporting Level: This position reports to the General Manager

Job description

• Develops and be responsible for sales strategies and results
• Determines sales regions, establish goals and quotas and ultimately, is accountable for company's sales performance.
• Ensures operating efficiency and sales growth
• Maintains Client Relationships
• Optimizes Dealership Network Relationship

Desired Skills and Experience
Required Skills, Knowledge and Characteristics

• Must have communication skills and the ability to manage personnel appropriately with good Listening skills
• Be Visionary, Aggressive and bold with proactive attitude and capacity to deal with a wide range of issues
• Possess Contemporary selling skills
• Strong knowledge in automobiles sales techniques
• Familiarity and skill with Microsoft Office suite
• Must not be more than 45 years

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or its equivalent, with a higher degree as an advantage in the Social Sciences or Humanities.
• Not less than 12 years sales experience in cognate industries with at least 5 years of which must have been at management level in Sales.
• Evidence of acquired training in sales & Membership of relevant professional Body will be an added advantage.

Application Closing Date:
7th February 2014

Method of Application
Interested candidates should send in their application and detailed CV and copies of their certificates to: recruitment@peugeotnigeria.com