Sales Officer [Nigeria]

 

Sale Officer will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies that will help the company increase its revenues and customer base and build lasting relationships with customers.

Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities
include the following and other duties as may be assigned:

• Identify and Introduce new clients to the company
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  prospective clients
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  Sell the company’s services to prospective clients
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  Meet and exceed set targets
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  Generate, follow, and convert leads into paying customers
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  Create and maintain a database of customers
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  Build long-term relationships with all key stakeholders
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  Keep abreast of trends in the sector to ensure customer needs are met.
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  Monitor the social media platforms for enquiries and requests.
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  Ensure all company activities adhere to the company’s ethics, guidelines and policies.
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  Ensure that clients’ projects are executed in accordance with their needs.
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  Collect, research, track and analyze relevant business data
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  Write and present reports of sales activities

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  Attend conferences and training as required to maintain proficiency
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  Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Analytical –
Visualize, articulate and interpret complex or diverse information. Fact driven.

Interpersonal Skills –
Should be able to interact and get along well with other people. Is open to challenges and a

good listener

Assertive -
Should be goal oriented, competitive and decisive
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Business Awareness and Management-
Understands the business operations as well as industry practice

Organizational Support
- Follows policies, procedures and supports organizational goals and values.

Professionalism -
Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.

Innovation -
Displays original thinking and creativity.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience

A good degree from a reputable university.
An exceptional ability to sell is the most important requirement for this job
. 1-2 years of experience in a sales position is preferred.

Knowledge and Skills Required

Skills that are a must for the job are:

• Customer focus
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  Proactive and Result focused
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  Excellent telephone etiquette
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  Attention to detail
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  Very strong organizational skills
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  Excellent communication skills
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  Effective people management skill
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  Ability to multitask
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  Good decision Making skills
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  Good IT skills

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  Ability to work under pressure

 

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