Sales Executive - Paint Products

About the role

A full-time, on-site Sales Executive is sought in Surulere, Lagos to drive revenue growth by finding new business, building customer relationships and turning prospects into paying customers. The role promotes the company's painting products and services to individuals, contractors, construction companies, real estate developers, interior designers and architects, reporting to the Sales Manager or Business Development Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Generate new sales opportunities through prospecting, referrals, networking and field visits, and prepare and deliver sales presentations, quotations and proposals.
• Develop relationships with construction companies, developers, contractors, architects and designers, and negotiate pricing and close sales in line with company policy.
• Maintain relationships with existing and prospective customers, recommend suitable products, follow up on satisfaction and handle enquiries and complaints professionally.
• Meet monthly and quarterly sales targets, keep records of leads and closed deals, and submit regular sales reports.
• Monitor market trends and competitors, and give feedback to management on opportunities and product demand.
• Visit markets, build relationships with industry professionals, look for bulk sales and corporate partnerships, and represent the company at meetings, exhibitions and networking events.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree, HND or OND in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales or a related field.
• 2-4 years of proven sales or business development experience; paint, construction, building materials, real estate or interior design experience is an added advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to generate leads and close sales, and ability to work with sales targets.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM tools.
• Strong negotiation, persuasion and presentation skills, and excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to conduct field sales and client visits.

What we offer

• Gross monthly salary of N300,000.
• Full-time, fully on-site position in Surulere, Lagos.