African Industries - Deputy Manager - Sales - Lubricant Business

DY MANAGER -SALES-LUBRICANT-NIGERIA

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Sales professional with a technical educational background to work in Lubricants division in Nigeria. The ideal candidate should have a strong sales and business development track record coupled with a deep understanding of the technical aspects of lubricants.

Key Responsibilities:

- Sales Strategy: Develop, implement, and continually refine a comprehensive sales strategy for the Lubricants division in Nigeria, aligning it with the company's objectives. Having achieved substantial growth in b2b sales.

- Market Analysis: Conduct thorough market research and analysis to identify opportunities, market trends, and competitive factors affecting the lubricants industry in Nigeria.

- Technical Expertise: Utilize your technical background to guide the sales team on product specifications, benefits, and applications, as well as to provide technical support to customers.

- Customer Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, distributors, and partners, while also exploring new opportunities to expand the customer base.

- Revenue Growth: Drive sales growth by crafting and executing innovative sales plans, including pricing strategies, promotions, and product positioning.

- Forecasting and Reporting: Develop precise sales forecasts, monitor performance against targets, and provide regular progress reports to senior management.

- Budget Management: Manage the sales budget effectively, ensuring efficient resource allocation and cost control.

- Compliance and Ethics: Ensure that all sales activities comply with company policies, local regulations, and ethical standards.

- Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with other departments, such as marketing, operations, and supply chain, to ensure a seamless and customer-centric sales process.