Lanxess, a world class manufacturer of specialty chemicals, is looking for a Technical Sales Manager to develop a market, in Nigeria, for their microbial control agent, Velcorin which is used to eliminate microbes from beverages.
Position: Technical Sales Manager
Responsibilities:
- In developing this market, you will be expected to find and visit Customers throughout the Federation
- To nurture their interest in the product.
- To carry out industrial trials, on their premises and demonstrate the technology used to add Velcorin into the beverages.
- Thereafter, you will be expected to provide Customers with all necessary technical and commercial support.
- To train their Operators in the safe handling and use of this technology.
- To service and maintain the dosing unit, integral to this technology.
We expect the ideal candidate will be a Graduate, 25 to 40 years old:
- A minimum of two year’s experience of the beverage (including brewing sector) and/or food industries in a production or technical capacity
- an understanding of the rules and regulations surrounding food and drink production
- the skills for building and developing relationships with customers
- an understanding of commerce from both the Business and Customer’s perspective
- the self motivation to work in the field with minimal supervision
- a recognize qualification in Food Technology or Chemical Engineering
Full training will be given in Germany and an attractive remuneration package offered
Location: Lagos based but traveling throughout Nigeria
Interested should Apply by e-mail with attachments as PDF, to
We want from you: an application letter; copies of your CV and Qualifications; a statement, in your own words, on the advantages and disadvantages of microbial control in beverages
Closing Date: 17th October 2012
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
