Sales Executive – Automotive Batteries

About the role

The company, a leader in energy and automotive battery solutions, is looking for a results‑driven Sales Executive to expand its automotive battery portfolio across Lagos and surrounding markets. You will be responsible for generating new business, maintaining existing client relationships, and achieving sales targets.

Key responsibilities

• Achieve monthly and annual sales targets for automotive battery products.
• Promote and sell to distributors, wholesalers, retailers, mechanics, fleet operators, automobile dealers and corporate customers.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the assigned territory.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing customers to encourage repeat business.
• Conduct regular market visits and customer engagements.
• Monitor competitor activities, pricing and market trends and report to management.
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly and monthly sales reports.
• Ensure timely collection of outstanding customer payments in collaboration with finance.
• Participate in product demonstrations, exhibitions and promotional activities.
• Resolve customer complaints promptly and professionally.
• Collaborate with marketing to execute sales campaigns and promotions.
• Maintain accurate customer records using the company’s CRM system.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Marketing, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum 5 years proven experience in automotive battery sales or related automotive products.
• Strong knowledge of the Nigerian automotive battery market.
• Existing relationships with distributors, spare parts dealers, fleet operators and automotive retailers (preferred).
• Excellent negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet aggressive sales targets.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.