Sales Officer at Olam Agri

Olam Agri is a market-leading, differentiated food, feed, and fiber agri-business with a global origination footprint, processing capabilities, and deep understanding of market needs built over 33 years. With a strong presence in high-growth emerging markets and products across grains & oilseeds, animal feed & protein, rice, edible oils, specialty grains & seeds, cotton, wood products, rubber and commodity financial services.

Olam Agri is at the heart of global food and agri-trade flows with more than 40 million MT in volume traded annually. Focused on transforming food, feed and fiber for a more sustainable future, it aims at creating value for customers, enabling farming communities to prosper sustainably, and strive for a food-secure future.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Sales Officer

Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time (On-site)

About the Job

• We are looking at hiring experienced sales officers who have proven experience selling Biscuits and Sweets; Beverage and culinary products from leading companies across Nigeria.

Descriptions

• The ideal candidate must be able to build and lead a team of salespeople to help drive revenue.
• The Salesman must have the capability to motivate their teams to generate leads which is converted into sales
• Ability to build and maintain customer relationships,
• Set targets to hit or exceed revenue forecasts, and ultimately meet customer needs.
• Answer customers' questions and escalate complex issues to the relevant stakeholders as needed.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of company products.
• Maintain an accurate record of all sales, and customer complaints.
• 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

• A Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business Management, or related field is preferred.
• Professional qualifications and proof of professional training is an added advantage.
• Proven sales experience: FMCG (Biscuits and Sweets) sales experience is preferred.
• Proven track record of meeting sales quotas.
• Proficient in all MS- Office Suite.
• Excellent management, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding negotiation and consultative sales skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Previous experience in sales (2 years minimum)

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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