Company Info
Ralds and Agate is one of the leading Business Management Consulting firms in Africa. Our clients have similar priorities: Profitability, Sustainable growth, Market readiness & positioning and Continuous innovation. These are all driven by effective People and Processes. We work with our clients to: Build trust and Partnership; Support their growth initiatives - where both parties are fully committed to putting in the required work; and Reveal their blind spots, setting a strategic direction for the required change.
Ralds and Agate is one of the leading Business Management Consulting firms in Africa. Our clients have similar priorities: Profitability, Sustainable growth, Market readiness & positioning and Continuous innovation. These are all driven by effective People and Processes. We work with our clients to: Build trust and Partnership; Support their growth initiatives – where both parties are fully committed to putting in the required work; and Reveal their blind spots, setting a strategic direction for the required change.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Business Development / Sales Executive
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Mission / Core Purpose of the Job
- Assist to develop, implement, and manage the organisation’s sales strategy & operations to acquire new businesses and clients thus delivering on the company’s goals for revenue and customer satisfaction
- Maintain and expand the company’s clientele and deepen existing relationships with the company’s customers
Key Performance Areas
- Identify new business opportunities & growth strategies for the company with keen focus on sales performance, profitability, and customer satisfaction
- Schedule and attend meetings with prospective or existing clients (with marketing executives if required); Assess client’s needs and recommend the relevant company’s products/services that meet the client’s objectives/needs
- Assist in developing business proposals and relevant documents needed to aid sales discussions and engagements/negotiations with relevant stakeholders
- Support the implementation of sales strategies and plans and ensure the set sales target is achieved
- Assist in planning and execute research and market intelligence activities that help to identify potential markets/leads, mine feedback & information for product /service development to capitalize on market opportunities and minimize the effects of competition
- Prepare and close commercial / sales contracts in adherence to the company’s policies/processes/procedures and relevant regulatory provisions
- Develop and maintain the relationships with customers (new, existing, and prospective) to sustain/improve customer experience & promote brand loyalty.
- Assist to plan, coordinating, and managing the organisation’s Corporate Social Responsibility campaigns
- Prepare weekly/monthly and present sales reports for strategic decision-making
- Key Performance Indicators- Indicators of Success
- Total number of overall sales targets achieved (60%)
- Quality and Number of business/commercialization plans approved and successfully rolled out. (20%)
- Total number of new customers acquired and retained, and the volume of funds inputted into the business by each customer. (20%)
Job Specifications
Minimum & Preferred Requirements Education / Business Degree:
- First Degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a related field
- A Master’s Degree will be an added advantage
Work Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years relevant sales experience
- Experience in supporting management in developing and implementing business growth strategies
- Proven ability to originate and close complex deals
Training & Certifications:
- Leadership and People Management
- Strategic Planning, Management and Execution
- Business & Market Research, Analysis, and Intelligence
- Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation
- Marketing & Sales
Competencies:
Knowledge/ Skills:
- Business Presentation and Reporting
- Communication – Written & Oral
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Market Knowledge and Industry Trends
- Commercial Awareness
- Project Management
- Sales Prospecting and Closing
Behavioural Qualities:
- Energetic
- Solution Oriented
- Creativity
- Adaptable and Flexibility
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure
- Dependable and Reliable
- Integrity.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
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