Sales Executive at a Chemical Manufacturing Company - Elizabeth Maddeux Limited

Elizabeth Maddeux Limited - Our client in the chemical manufacturing industry is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Sales Executive

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Our client is seeking a results-driven and customer-focused Sales Executive with strong experience in chemical sales to drive revenue growth, expand market presence, and maintain strategic relationships with key clients.
• The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of industrial chemicals, excellent negotiation skills, and a proven track record in B2B technical sales.

Key Responsibilities
Sales & Business Development:

• Identify, pursue, and close new business opportunities in the chemicals market.
• Manage the full sales cycle, from lead generation and client engagement to negotiation and closing.
• Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve monthly and quarterly sales targets.
• Conduct market research to identify trends, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities.

Client Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain strong, new long-term relationships with key clients and distributors.
• Provide product recommendations and technical guidance to customers when required.
• Ensure timely follow-up on inquiries, quotations, and outstanding proposals.

Product Knowledge & Technical Expertise:

• Demonstrate a clear understanding of industrial chemicals, applications, and industry standards.
• Work closely with the technical and production team to support customer needs and product specifications.
• Stay updated on new products, regulatory changes, and safety protocols relevant to chemical sales.

Reporting & Documentation:

• Prepare accurate sales reports, forecasts, and pipeline updates for management.
• Ensure proper documentation of client interactions, contracts, order processing, and CRM updates.
• Monitor debtor accounts and ensure timely payments.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, Marketing, or related fields.
• 3- 5 years’ experience in chemical sales or industrial raw materials sales.
• Proven sales achievements and strong negotiation abilities.
• Solid understanding of chemical markets and B2B industrial sales processes.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and meet sales targets.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and CRM tools.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel. Key Competencies
• Product/technical knowledge
• Customer relationship management
• Market analysis
• Time management & organizational skills
• Frequent client visits, site meetings, and market surveys
• Collaboration with sales, technical, and logistics teams.

Salary
N200,000 - N250,000 per month.

Application Closing Date
19th January, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@elizabethmaddeux.com using “Sales Executive” as the subject of the mail.