Sales Executive Trainee - PC Marine at Ascentech Services Limited

Ascentech Services Limited is a full-fledged Human Resource Solution Provider incorporated in 2013 with its Head Office in Lagos, Nigeria. We are committed to forging long-term partnerships with our clients by creating and delivering robust and flexible services that address the changing needs of their business.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Sales Executive Trainee - PC Marine

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Trainee Sales Executive to join our sales team. 
• The role is designed to provide hands-on training, mentorship, and real-world sales experience. 
• The Trainee Sales Executive will support the sales process, learn key sales techniques, and gradually develop into an independent, target-driven sales professional.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the sales team in identifying and developing new business opportunities.
• Conduct market research to understand customer needs, market trends, and competitor activities.
• Support in generating leads through cold calling, networking, and referrals.
• Shadow senior sales executives during client meetings and presentations to learn sales techniques.
• Prepare and submit quotations, proposals, and sales reports under supervision.
• Follow up with clients for feedback, orders, and payment collections.
• Maintain and update customer databases and CRM systems.
• Participate in training sessions, product knowledge workshops, and team meetings.
• Coordinate with internal teams (Marketing, Customer Service, Logistics) to support sales activities.
• Gradually take responsibility for achieving individual sales targets as skills develop.
• Adheres to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes and ensures that they are communicated and implemented within the team.
• Duties include the following, measurable in terms of time, cost, quality or quantity.
• Reporting: to prepare all applicable reports in time for accuracy and in order to ensure that they match the functional requirements, policies and standards.

Education Qualifications / Other Soft Skill Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Paint Technology or Chemical Engineering is a must.
• Strong interest in building a career in sales and business development.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Eagerness to learn, adaptable, and self-motivated.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work in a team and take direction from senior staff.
• Willingness to travel and meet clients as required.

Key Skills:

• Strong communication and negotiation abilities.
• Customer-focused attitude.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Basic understanding of sales principles (training will be provided).

Salary
N180,000 - N200,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
30th April, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: cv@ascentech.com.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email.