[Job Vacancy] Technical Sales Manager at Nigerian Foundries Group

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Nigerian Foundries Group is a 53-year old reverse engineering group of companies that offers tailor-made products and solutions to the West African Industries. We produce ferrous & non-ferrous castings, test/counter weights, a variety of fabrications and components made by additive manufacturing (3D Printing). In addition, we have heat treatment, pattern making and machining facilities.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Technical Sales ManagerLocation: Lagos

Job Objective

To be the focal person that will ensure the Commercial dept continues its sales growth in an aggressive manner.

Job Summary

Be the hands-on person that will be responsible for understanding the engineering challenges faced by clients and then finding a way to solve them.
Lead a team of young millennials and Gen Z in a way that sees the company consolidate its growth and open up new markets.
Must be energetic and have a can-do attitude.

Academic Qualifications

Minimum, Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Chemistry.
At least 5 years experience in a related Sales/Commercial function within a manufacturing/industrial industry.
However, candidates with up to 5 to 10 years of experience selling to Cement, Mining, and Construction industries can apply, even if they don’t have the above academic qualification.

Specific Skills:Sales and Business Development:

Proven experience in driving sales growth, identifying new opportunities, and securing new clients within the cement, mining, quarry, and mineral processing industries.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and build rapport with clients and stakeholders at all levels.
Strong presentation skills and the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts.
Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with clients, industry professionals, and key stakeholders.
Exceptional networking skills to expand the company’s reach and generate business leads.

Market and Industry Knowledge:

Broad knowledge base across various topics related to the cement, mining, quarry, and mineral processing industries.
Understanding of industry trends, competitor activities, market dynamics, and regulatory requirements.

Negotiation and Closing Skills:

Proficiency in negotiation techniques and the ability to effectively close business deals.
Strong commercial acumen and the ability to drive profitable sales agreements.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:

Strong analytical skills to interpret market data, identify challenges, and develop effective strategies to overcome them.
Ability to analyze customer needs and tailor solutions to meet their requirements.

Self-Motivation and Resilience:

High energy levels, self-driven, and motivated to achieve sales targets.
Ability to handle rejection and persevere in a demanding and competitive environment.

Teamwork and Collaboration:

Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, such as production, engineering, and customer service, to ensure customer satisfaction and successful project delivery.

Proficiency in CRM Software and MS Office Suite:

Ability to effectively utilize CRM software for managing customer relationships and sales pipelines.
Proficient in using MS Office Suite for creating proposals, contracts, and presentations.

 Adaptability and Willingness to Travel:

Flexibility to adapt to changing market conditions and industry dynamics.
Willingness to travel extensively for client meetings, industry events, and business development purposes.

How to ApplyInterested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letters to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.