Sales Associate

Taxtech is a civic technology and compliance company helping Africa’s institutions build what matters infrastructure for governance, revenue, and data protection. We combine automation platforms, regulatory advisory, and capacity development into a unified ecosystem designed for scale and resilience.

Whether we’re designing a tax system, leading a privacy audit, or certifying the next generation of DPOs, we serve as long-term partners, not just vendors delivering clarity where others deliver complexity.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

Job Title: Sales Associate

Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Employment Type: Hybrid 2 Times a week

Role Overview

• We are seeking a Sales Associate to join our commercial team and drive new business acquisition across both the TPay and THR product lines.
• In this role, you will identify and qualify leads, conduct compelling product demonstrations, manage a robust sales pipeline, and collaborate closely with the Head of Growth to close deals and maximize account growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Prospecting & Lead Generation: Identify, research, and qualify new business opportunities for both TPay and THR.
• Demonstrations & Presentations: Deliver engaging product demonstrations and presentations tailored to the specific pain points and needs of prospective clients.
• Pipeline Management: Maintain and accurately update a healthy sales pipeline using the company's CRM system.
• Inbound Follow-Up: Respond to and follow up on inbound leads, inquiries, and referrals in a prompt, professional manner.
• Proposals & Pricing: Prepare tailored proposals, commercial quotes, and pricing schedules strictly aligned with company pricing policies.
• Negotiation & Closing: Negotiate contract terms and successfully close sales deals in collaboration with the Head of Growth.
• Client Retention & Upselling: Build and nurture strong, long-term relationships with clients to foster high retention rates and identify upsell opportunities.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with the product, implementation, and customer success teams to ensure a smooth, friction-free onboarding experience for new clients.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: 1 to 3 years of proven experience in sales, business development, or account management.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or a related field.
• Industry Preference: Prior experience selling B2B software, fintech solutions, or Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) products is a strong advantage.
• Track Record: Demonstrated history of consistently meeting or exceeding assigned sales targets.
• Tech Literacy: Comfortable and proficient in utilizing CRM software and basic sales reporting tools.

Skills & Competencies:

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• A confident presenter capable of breaking down complex technical features into simple, value-driven terms.
• Highly self-motivated with superior time-management and organizational skills.
• Resilient, target-driven, and equipped with a consultative selling mindset.
• A collaborative team player who works seamlessly across different departments.

Salary
N300,000 - N350,000 / Month.