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Adexen Recruitment Agency is mandated by a multinational chemical company to recruit a Technical Sales Manager (Polyurethanes) for its West African operations.
Job Title: Technical Sales Manager (Polyurethanes)
Job reference No.: NGA0965
Sector: Industry - Nigeria - Western Africa
Function: Technical
Location: Lagos
Job description
The Technical Sales Manager will have the responsibility of managing the business account and company product for that region. He/she will report to the Managing Director for the West African region
The role is responsible for all business aspects of assigned customers (both active and non-active), providing tailor made customer support and ensuring that all functions of the position are carried out efficiently in accordance with the guidelines and procedures of the Company within the specified timelines.
Responsibilities
- He/She will assume responsibility for the entire Polyurethanes’ customer portfolio of the company in West Africa
- Will Act as the single point of contact of Polyurethanes for the company
- He / She will be responsible for Conducting regular customer visits
- Manage price negotiations according to KU marketing guidance
- Responsible for communicating internal customer needs both from a technical and commercial point of view
- Supports technical visits of experts and establishing and maintaining excellent customer relations
- Collect and analyse data on market information on a constant basis.
- Communicate supply shortages/ allocations to affected customers.
- Will conduct sales negotiations on behalf of the company
- Identifying new opportunities for product within the Company portfolio.
Qualifications:
- University degree in or Industrial chemistry or Chemical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering
- An MBA with sales experience will be an advantage
- Minimum of 2-3 years in plastics or chemical industry
- Must be computer literate (MS Office tools)
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Ability to achieve results under pressure
- Team oriented, meticulous and outgoing personality
- Ability to travel locally and internationally at short notice
- Must be proficient in English and local language
Remuneration:
Attractive package
Application Closing Date:
6th November, 2012
Method Of Application
Interested candidates should
If your experience, personal characteristics and qualifications meet the position specifications and your personal objectives are to seek such a challenge, then we would like to hear from you with details of your current earnings, up to date CV and explanation as to why your achievements to date fit you for consideration.