Sales Executive at D-LIP Afrifoods Limited

D‑LIP Afrifoods Limited is a fast‑growing food processing startup that is focused on premium, responsibly sourced, expertly processed dried fish.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Sales Executive

Location: Epe, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Sales Executive is responsible for identifying business opportunities, negotiating deals, and maintaining customer satisfaction to meet and exceed sales targets.
• The role involves active field prospecting, onboarding new distributors, and managing existing accounts to ensure a steady flow of orders and timely payments.
• As a frontline representative of D-LIP Afrifoods Limited, the Sales Executive plays a critical role in expanding market presence and providing vital market intelligence to the leadership team.

Core Functions

• Business Development & Prospecting: Proactively identify and recruit new distributors, wholesalers, and retail outlets to expand the company’s footprint.
• Sales Target Achievement: Meet and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales volume and revenue targets.
• Account Management: Maintain strong relationships with existing clients to ensure repeat business and brand loyalty.
• Market Intelligence: Monitor competitor activities, pricing trends, and consumer feedback, providing regular reports to management.
• Payment Collection & Credit Monitoring: Ensure all sales are fully paid for according to company credit policies and follow up on outstanding receivables.
• Reporting & Documentation: Prepare and submit accurate daily and weekly sales activity reports, including client visit logs and conversion rates.
• Brand Representation: Represent the company professionally at trade fairs, activations, and industry events.
• Collaborative Support: Work closely with the Production and Logistics teams to ensure product availability and timely delivery to customers.

Qualifications and Skills

• OND/HND/Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in field sales, preferably within the FMCG or food industry.
• Strong negotiation, persuasion, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel for sales tracking, Word for reports, PowerPoint for presentations).
• Excellent communication skills and a customer-service orientation.
• Results-driven mindset with the ability to work independently in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong knowledge of the Lagos/Epe market and surrounding regions is an added advantage.
• Integrity and discretion in handling sensitive pricing and customer data.

Application Closing Date
1st June, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified applicants should send their CV to: info@d-lipafrifoods.com and copy aadewuyi@d-lipafrifoods.com using "Sales Executive" as the subject of the mail.