Sales Engineer - Manufacturing & Mechanical Engineering at Nigeria Machine Tools (NMT) - 4 Openings

Nigeria Machine Tools (NMT) was founded in 1980 to manufacture and distribute high integrity machine tools and other engineering products and spares designed to serve the project, operation and maintenance needs of a range of industries. As Nigeria’s first internationally certified producer of Oil industry standard Stud Bolts, Nuts and Flanges, NMT also produces customized castings for various industries including: construction, cement, oil and gas, manufacturing as well as for the transport industry. Included in our offerings is machining services which is ISO 9001 certified. Our surface treatment facility which comprises PTFE and powder coating as well as Hot Dip Galvanizing plants ensure products are finished to customer specifications.

Being the leading machine tools company in West Africa, NMT is a leader in the assembly, production and maintenance of a range of machine tools including Semi-Automatic and Conventional Lathes, Milling, Drilling and Grinding Machines. We also assemble and maintain tractors in addition to producing the tractor agricultural implements as well as high performance Agro processing equipment.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Sales Engineer - Manufacturing & Mechanical Engineering

Location: Ikeja, Otta, Apapa, Agbara - Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• This role exists to achieve revenue targets by maximizing the NMT business potential Non-Oil & Gas segment in assigned locations through acquiring new customers/clients, selling NMT products and services to new and existing customers/clients, and expanding and diversifying NMT clientele and products and services.

Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities of the occupier of this role are:

• Identify and enlist new sales leads.
• Pitching products and services to both existing and new customers
• Maintaining profitable and sustained business relationships with NMT customers - both existing and potential.

When it comes to generating leads, day-to-day duties typically include:

• Researching organizations and individuals online (especially on social media) to identify new leads and potential new markets
• Researching the needs of other companies and learning who makes decisions about purchasing
• Contacting potential clients via email or phone to establish rapport and set up meetings
• Planning and overseeing new marketing initiatives
• Attending conferences, meetings, and industry events
• Preparing PowerPoint presentations and sales displays
• Contacting clients to inform them about NMT’s New Product Developments.
• Developing quotes and proposals
• Negotiating and renegotiating by phone, email, and in person
• Developing sales goals and ensuring they are met
• Write reports and provide timely feedback to AGM Sales & Business Development.

Qualifications

• B.Sc or HND in Sales / Business Development or any related field
• Minimum of 5 years of Sales and Business development
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• MS Office suite proficiency
• Negotiation skills
• In-depth knowledge of the industry and its current events
• The ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines
• Excellent time management and self-driven
• Driving skills with a driver’s license.

Application Closing Date
28th July, 2023.