Technical Sales Engineer at Alfred and Victoria Associates

Alfred & Victoria Associates is one of Nigeria’s leading ICT solution based company. Our company offers a wide range of services which are in high demand of today’s emerging market. AVA has three major arms which have been streamlined to meet our customer's needs.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Technical Sales Engineer

Location: Lagos

Role Objectives

• We are currently sourcing for Technical Sales Engineers to join our team and support the day-to-day activities of our Commercial Department.
• The responsibilities of this role include engineering sales and assisting the Commercial Department achieve sales targets that profitably impacts the bottom line of the Organisation.
• To be successful in this role, you should have solid selling skills and be familiar with sales and marketing strategies.
• Ultimately, you will ensure all Commercial activities and operations result into new leads, new clients, sustenance of existing clients and increased revenue for the Organisation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure growth in sales volume of the department by deepening relationships with existing customers and acquiring new Customers.
• Provision of relevant technical support & information that will increase / optimise the reliability, convenience, and total cost of ownership of equipment/production lines of Customers.
• Prepare sales reports of our products and solutions by collecting, analysing, and summarizing sales information and application trends.
• Assist in market research on products, markets, and competition throughout West Africa
• Lead client conversations through emails, phone calls and in person meetings.
• Develop sales proposals and strategies to drive sales process
• Perform technical surveys and audits on client sites to determine requirements for engineering solutions
• Organise and attend trade exhibitions, conferences, and meetings
• Organise regular sales visits to new and existing customers across Nigeria and West Africa

Education / Professional Qualification

• A graduate Degree in Engineering, preferably in Electrical & Electronics, Mechanical or Production.
• Certification in sales or marketing is an added advantage

Experience:

• At least 2 - 5 years of proven work experience, preferably in engineering sales or technical sales within FMCG, Beverage, Cement, Oil & Gas, Flour Mill, and Pharma industry
• Familiarity with BRM and CRM practises

Competencies and Skills Required:

• Ability to network and build productive relationships based on business principles.
• Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Highly motivated and target driven with a proven track record in sales.
• Excellent selling, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Good understanding of the design and operations of production.
• MS Office proficiency – Words / Excel / PowerPoint / Outlook / Projects.
• Proficiency in the use of AutoCAD and engineering applications.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Ability to deliver quality service always.
• Strong analytical and logical problem-solving abilities.
• Energetic, independent, and self-driven.
• Willing to travel locally and internationally.

Salary
Very Attractive.

Application Closing Date
2nd March, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested candidates should send their tailored CV to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Any application received after the specified deadline will be automatically rejected.