Sales Manager – Paint

About the job

We are currently recruiting a Sales Manager for a well-established paint and coating importer, to be based in Lagos.

Responsibilities

• Primarily responsible for identifying, developing and managing new/existing business opportunities.
• Develop a trusted advisor relationship with primary accounts, key stakeholders and critical decision-makers
• Communicate effectively with technical staff and senior management on the status of priority accounts and ongoing projects.
• Maintain a deep understanding of customers’ operations and determine technical needs.
• Ensure the timely and successful delivery of our solutions to the customer.
• Negotiate pricing agreements and contracts according to internal guidelines.
• Respond quickly to customer requests and maintain a professional demeanor when handling all matters.
• Forecast and track key business metrics to develop individual business plans.

Requirements

• Minimum academic qualification of HND.
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in sales, preferably in the paint and coating industry
• Experience in developing new retail channels.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Good leadership and effective communication skills.