Sales Manager – Luxury Watches and Leather Goods

About the role

An elite luxury goods company in West Africa, which partners with more than 20 prestigious watch and leather goods brands, is hiring a Sales Manager. The role is open in Lagos and Abuja, with two slots available. The company is looking for someone with over 10 years of sales experience, including at least 3 years in managerial positions.

Key responsibilities

• Achieve and exceed sales targets through strategy, client acquisition and long-term relationship building.
• Evaluate team performance, coach staff and set development action plans.
• Stay up to date with competitors, industry trends and client behaviour.
• Forecast, plan and budget for the business.
• Train the team on products, current in-store and online collections and visual merchandising standards.
• Recover dormant accounts, revive past corporate and government business and sign up new clients.
• Sell all product categories in volume across entry-level, mid-range and high-end watches.
• Complete brand training requirements through e-learning and other sources.
• Ensure team members follow the company dress code.

Required profile

• Over 10 years of sales experience, with at least 3 years in management; luxury car brand or FMCG regional/national sales manager experience is ideal.
• Retail experience, preferably in a luxury environment.
• Experience selling to high-net-worth individuals and a proven track record of sales achievement.
• Ability to lead, mentor and motivate teams.

Required skills

• Effective oral and written communication.
• Numeracy and ability to analyse sales performance.
• Jewellery and timepiece product knowledge is an added advantage.

The advert states that very competitive benefits are offered.