Sales Executive - Creative & Art Industry

About the role

Talent Forge Solutions is recruiting on behalf of its client, a leading firm in the creative and art industry, for a Sales Executive in Lagos. The role drives revenue growth, acquires new clients, promotes creative products and services and builds lasting customer relationships, across B2B and B2C channels. It is full-time and hybrid.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, prospect and acquire new B2B and B2C clients for creative and art products and services.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients, galleries, corporate organisations and art enthusiasts.
• Present, promote and sell products and services by communicating their value and benefits.
• Develop and implement sales strategies to meet monthly and quarterly targets and KPIs.
• Conduct market research to find new opportunities, assess customer needs and monitor industry trends.
• Prepare and deliver presentations, proposals and product demonstrations where needed.
• Collaborate with creative and production teams to understand client requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities, client interactions, leads and pipeline performance.
• Follow up with prospects, negotiate sales agreements and convert leads into customers.

Required profile

• B.Sc. or HND in Marketing, Business Administration, Fine Arts or a related field.
• 2-4 years of proven sales experience, preferably in the creative, art, printing, media, advertising or design industry.
• Demonstrable experience in both B2B and B2C sales.
• Strong understanding of the Lagos creative and art market.
• Must reside in Lagos, Nigeria.

Required skills

• Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build client relationships and convert prospects into customers.
• Target-driven mindset and creativity in spotting sales opportunities.
• Ability to work independently in a hybrid environment.

What we offer

• Net monthly salary of N200,000.
• Commission in addition to the monthly salary.
• Hybrid work arrangement.
• The chance to work in the creative, art and design industry and grow client relationships.

To apply, send an updated CV to the recruiter's email with the subject line "Sales Executive - Creative Industry - Lagos"; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.