Business Development Sales Manager (Agro-allied) at Nicole Sinclair

Nicole Sinclair - Our client, a brand in the health and safety business with offices in 5 countries in Africa and opening up a branch in Nigeria seeks to hire a candidate in the Agro-allied industry:

Job Title: Business Development Sales Manager

Location: Lagos

Details

• The Sales manager will be responsible for business development and will act as the key link between our company and businesses within the agro-allied industry.

Responsibilities

• Open a minimum of 2 new accounts per month
• Meet with new and existing customers within the agro-allied industry to evaluate needs and makes product / service suggestions
• Continuously strive to learn about the products and influencing theories
• Utilize the above information to execute a systematic approach to get the sale
• Design and conduct effective presentations of company products and services
• Attend any applicable training events to remain on the forefront of product knowledge
• Actively attend conferences and trade shows as relevant to the agro-allied industry
• Maintain professionalism, diplomacy, sensitivity, and tact at all times to portray the company in a positive manner
• Maintain accurate expense records for tracking and reimbursement purposes
• Provide written and verbal quotes as needed
• Utilize the Hot List and Outlook Calendar for sales planning and execution
• Preserve all company information as confidential and proprietary
• Demonstrate effective time management, organization, and multi-tasking skills
• Must be confident in their ability to sell to large accounts and believe the products that we offer
• Open a minimum of 2 new accounts per month
• Completes of the Business Execution report on a weekly basis
• Any other duty assigned by the Head of Sales / Commercial Director

Competency / Skill / Requirements

• Degree / Higher Diploma in relevant field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Proven work experience in the Agro-allied industry
• Good communication skills
• Excellent Customer care skills
• Excellent leadership and managerial skills
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Team player
• Highly motivated and target driven with a proven track record in sales
• Creative and innovative
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Application Closing Date
12th October, 2020.