Sales Executive

Job Description

• The Sales Executive will be responsible for sourcing new clients, generating sales, developing business opportunities, and building strong customer relationships to drive revenue growth for the company in Beninand its surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Proactively source and acquire new clients to grow the company's customer base.
• Generate sales and revenue by identifying prospects and converting them into paying customers.
• Identify and pursue business opportunities for the company's logistics and supply chain services.
• Conduct field visits, prospecting activities, and client meetings to promote company services.
• Develop and maintain relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Follow up on leads, quotations, and sales enquiries to secure new business.
• Achieve assigned weekly and monthly sales targets.
• Maintain an updated database of prospects, clients, sales leads, and business opportunities.
• Prepare and submit regular sales reports detailing client acquisition, sales generated, and pipeline activities.
• Monitor market trends and competitors to identify opportunities for business expansion.
• Work closely with the operations team to ensure customer satisfaction and effective service delivery.

Required Skills:

• Strong sales, marketing, negotiation, and closing skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prospect for clients and generate leads independently.
• Strong customer relationship management skills.
• Good presentation, persuasion, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and achieve sales targets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic reporting tools.
• Strong organisational skills and a results-oriented mindset.

Education

• A Bachelor's Degree or HND in Marketing, Business Administration, Sales, Logistics, or a related discipline.
• Relevant professional certifications in sales or marketing will be an added advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in sales, marketing, or business development.
• Experience in logistics, transportation, freight forwarding, or supply chain services is an advantage.
• Demonstrable experience in client acquisition, lead generation, and revenue generation.
• A proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets will be an added advantage.

Other Requirements:

• Mustresidein Beninor be willing to work within the location.
• Must be proactive, persuasive, target-driven, and customer-focused.
• Willingness to travel locally for client visits and business development activities.
• Ability to identify potential corporate clients and develop new business relationships.
• Must demonstrate honesty, professionalism, accountability, and a strong work ethic.
• Candidates with an existing network of business contacts in Benin and its environs will have an added advantage.

Remuneration

• Monthly salary: ₦150,000 – ₦200,000.
• Sales commission or performance-based incentives may apply, subject to company policy.
• Other benefits will be in accordance with company policy.