MBA Sales Manager :

- We are looking to expand our Sales function within one of our FMCG businesses in Nigeria, and have a fantastic opening for a driven and motivated MBA graduate who possesses 1-2 years commercial experience, to join us a Sales Manager, with a structured training scheme to develop you into an outstanding B2B Sales Manager.

- You will have the opportunity to be mentored by senior commercial leaders, being trained in in-country market knowledge, the full sales lifecycle from prospect identification to deal closure, and working with senior colleagues to ensure the business is thriving.

Responsibilities :

- To establish sales opportunities through networking, building relationships, conducting outdoor activities

- Carrying out market and areas mapping, cold calling, and sales prospecting

- Support senior sales leaders in identifying new business accounts and winning new logo business

- Build corporate database and be responsible for lead generation and collaborate with senior leaders on deal closures with necessary documentation

- Identify potential opportunities to accelerate business volume

- Develop and implement strategies for achieving sales goals

- Prepare periodic sales reports for senior colleagues and managers

- Should be able to forecast sales in terms of numbers and revenue

- Achieve sales targets through acquisition of new clients and growing business from existing clients, listening to guidance and targets from senior colleagues and management

- Identify improvements and new opportunities by remaining updated with on industry trends, competitor activities and their offerings

Qualifications & Education :

- MBA in Business Management, Sales, Marketing, or similar relevant discipline from reputed universities

- 2 years experience in a graduate sales role, preferably within a manufacturing or FMCG focused business

- Skilled in preparing and maintaining sales management documents and reports

- Hungry, driven, motivated and energetic character with a willingness to learn from senior colleagues and professionals

- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including confidence carrying out prospecting activities on a telephony basis and giving in-person presentations skills

- Demonstrable skills managing prospects and clients, nurturing potential and existing relationships

- Proficiency in MS Office & CRM tools

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