Vacancy for sales officers at Dogan’s Sugar Limited October, 2017

A manufacturing concern based in Lagos is keen to secure the services of experienced professionals as:

Sales Officer (Kaduna, Katsina, Benue, Plateau, Kano, Niger, Adamawa, Taraba Bornu.): Candidate must have a good first degree in the relevant course.  Any relevant further academic/professional qualification will be an advantage.  He/she must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience (SO) in sales and marketing within the coverage area. She/he must be fluent in English and the relevant local language spoken in the coverage area. Candidate must be resident in the location and must be able to secure and close business deals within the said coverage area.

Role and Accountabilities: Identifies business opportunities by identifying prospects and evaluating their position in the industry; researching and analyzing sales options. Sells products by establishing contact and developing relationships with prospects; recommending solutions. Maintains relationships with clients by providing support, information, and guidance; researching and recommending new opportunities; recommending profit and service improvements.   Identifies product improvements or new products by remaining current on industry trends, market activities, and competitors.     Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.     Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices, contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.