We are a Petroleum Products Trading Company and new entrants in Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector with a major focus on the retail end of the business invites applications from qualified candidates for immediate employment
Position: General Manager – Sales
Role Profile
- This individual with 10-15 years experience in a similar role will be responsible for managing the sales activities and programs for attaining monthly or annual sales targets, building up distribution channels, establishing strategic business relations, and providing idea for all strategic sales plans and their implementation. The individual is also responsible for controlling the selling costs with the objective of achieving predetermined net profit yields.
Job Responsibilities
- Devising and deploying all sales objectives and goals across the company, including sales targets and budgets preparation
- Developing and implementing quarterly and annual sales programs, plans, and policies for every sales executive
- Creating training and development programs for sales managers
- Conducting analysis in order to manage performance levels of sales against market developments and corporate objectives
- Developing and implementing distribution strategies, and other sales opportunities
- Creating product segmentation strategies wherever needed to maximize trade opportunities across different sales channels
- Maximizing work relationships with key wholesale and retail partners
- Developing, managing, and nurturing new business partnerships and accounts to accomplish volume and profit goals
- Exploring and growing the client account list, dealing incoming leads and ending sales
Skills and Specifications
- Proven ability to interact effectively with Senior Executives
- Develop sales strategies, tactics and techniques based on the feedback of the customer and market environment
- Experience in developing sales strategies and performance metrics
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Leadership ability, entrepreneurial attitude and a good team player
- Strong training and presentation skills
- Excellent negotiation and sales skills
- Able to work under pressure and close deadlines
Education and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration or marketing related field
- A second degree/professional qualification will be an added advantage
Remuneration
Attractive and above industry standards
Method of Application:
If you are interested in the position above, please send in your application, one page work profile and detailed resume to:
The Advertiser,
P.O. Box 5685,
Surulere, Lagos,
Not later than 31st May, 2011.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
