Field Sales Executive at Klasha Nigeria

Klasha makes it easy for African consumers to shop online. We build technology that allows African consumers to easily access the goods they want on the continent. We enable payments online in local African currencies and can handle the last-mile logistics for our retail partners too. Statistically, Africa is the future, so we believe consumers on the continent should have the same frictionless access to the global e-commerce economy as consumers in the West.

Klasha was founded in Lagos, Nigeria in 2018 and is backed by Techstars, Ginco Investments and a group of notable angel investors. Klasha is run by 20-somethings from five nationalities that speak six different languages between them. Klasha has offices in Johannesburg, South Africa and Lagos, Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Field Sales Executive

Location: Lagos (Hybrid)
Department: Sales
Employment type: Contractor

About the role

• Klasha is in need of a Field Sales Executive to increase sales for a period of six (4) months. During this period, the successful candidate will be responsible for establishing contact with existing customers, identifying new opportunities, and following up on potential leads.
• The Field Sales Executive will also monitor industry trends in order to identify emerging markets and develop plans to utilise those markets to expand revenue.

Responsibilities 

• Generating sales reports each week and submitting them to management.
• Utilise all available resources to reach out to prospective clients and attempt to turn those prospects into customers.
• Collaborate with the management team to improve marketing materials and expand the company’s marketing presence in Nigeria.
• Attend industry trade shows to accumulate new leads and make productive contact with existing clients.
• Door-to-door sales in specific target market-clusters and facilitating onboarding for merchants in  selected hubs.
• Update clients’ information in the company’s contact database.
• Stay on top of industry trends to identify potential opportunities for company growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a sales agent, field sales and B2B sales.
• Currently serving/Awaiting NYSC candidates would be more preferred.
• Possess self motivation and is comfortable with working under minimal supervision.
• Possess excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Possess familiarity with different sales techniques and pipeline management.
• Possess knowledge or experience within the fintech industry or related role.

Key Competencies:

• Communication.
• Negotiation Skills.
• Product knowledge.
• Analytical skills.
• Time management.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online