Sales Officer at Sonia Foods Industries

Sonia Foods Industries is one of the leading tomato products processing factories in West Africa. Its headquarter is located in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, KM 39. The company produces Tomato Mix, Peppe & Onion Tomato Seasoning Mix, Curry Powder and Thyme Leaves, under the brand name Sonia. The factory is located in Ikorodu Shagamu Express Road, Onigbagbe/Sotubo Village, Shagamu Ogun State, Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Sales Officer

Location: Osogbo, Osun
Employment Type: Full-time

Description 

• We are looking to employ a sales-driven and customer-oriented sales officer to oversee our sales team and determine the most effective solutions to increase company sales.

Responsibilities

• Developing and sustaining long-lasting relationships with customers.
• Calling potential customers to explain company products and encourage purchases.
• Answered customers' questions and escalated complex issues to the relevant departments as needed.
• Developing in-depth knowledge of company products.
• Maintaining an accurate record of all sales, scheduled customer appointments, and customer complaints.
• Collaborating with the marketing department to ensure that the company is reaching its target audience.
• Informing product developers of possible product improvements and changes to ensure that company products meet current market needs.
• Preparing cost-benefit analyses for prospective and existing customers to determine the most suitable purchase options.
• Analyzing competitors' products to determine product features, benefits, shortfalls, and market success.

Requirements

• BSc or HND in Business Administration, Business Management, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.
• Proven sales experience in FMCG.
• Sound knowledge of sales strategies and industry regulations
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent negotiation and consultative sales skills
• Effective communication skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• The ability to develop in-depth knowledge about your products and markets
• Good business sense and a professional manner
• Confidence, motivation and determination
• 4 to 7 years of working experience in a related role in FCMG
• Experience in Osun State is required
• Most be residing within the state

Application Closing Date
15th December, 2023.