Sales Representative

Santus Consulting - We are an indigenous Human Resources Consulting brand renowned for superior services delivered by an enviable team of qualified experts and a highly experienced HR Team.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Sales Representative / Marketer

Location: Guzape 2, Abuja (FCT) 
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Sales Representative/Marketer with a strong background in product distribution, sales development, and customer relationship management.
• The ideal candidate should have an established network of contacts, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to identify new business opportunities, expand market reach, and drive revenue growth. The candidate must also be comfortable driving a manual-transmission bus.

Responsibilities

• Promote, market, and distribute the organization’s products to prospective and existing customers.
• Leverage an established network of contacts to generate sales leads and expand the customer base.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities across relevant markets and distribution channels.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with retailers, distributors, wholesalers, and other potential business partners.
• Conduct market research to identify customer needs, emerging trends, competitor activities, and opportunities for growth.
• Develop and implement sales strategies to improve product visibility, market penetration, and revenue generation.
• Present products to prospective customers, explain their features and benefits, and address customer enquiries.
• Negotiate sales terms and pricing within approved company guidelines.
• Follow up on leads, quotations, customer enquiries, and pending orders to convert prospects into sales.
• Monitor sales performance against assigned targets and develop strategies to improve results.
• Identify opportunities to establish new distribution channels and strengthen existing ones.
• Coordinate product distribution and deliveries to ensure orders reach customers promptly.
• Maintain accurate records of sales transactions, customer details, orders, and market activities.
• Prepare and submit regular sales reports, highlighting achievements, challenges, and opportunities.
• Gather customer feedback and communicate relevant insights to management to support business decisions.
• Handle customer complaints professionally and work towards timely resolution.
• Ensure proper handling, accountability, and documentation of products entrusted to the sales team.
• Drive the organization’s manual-transmission bus when required for product distribution, customer visits, and other approved business activities.
• Ensure the vehicle is operated safely and responsibly and report any maintenance issues promptly.
• Represent the organization professionally and uphold its standards in all customer and business interactions.

Requirements

• 2–3 years of relevant experience in sales, marketing, product distribution, or a related field.
• An established network of contacts among retailers, wholesalers, distributors, or other relevant customer groups.
• Proven ability to generate leads, acquire customers, build distribution networks, and achieve sales targets.
• Strong knowledge of sales techniques, market development, and customer relationship management.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to identify business opportunities and convert prospects into paying customers.
• Good understanding of market research, competitor analysis, and customer engagement strategies.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and deliver results with minimal supervision.
• Good numerical and record-keeping skills, with the ability to prepare accurate sales reports.
• Proficiency in using smartphones, email, spreadsheets, and other basic digital tools for sales tracking and communication.
• A valid driver’s license and proven ability to drive a manual-transmission bus confidently and safely.
• Familiarity with Abuja and its surrounding areas, including relevant commercial routes and markets, is an advantage.
• Honesty, accountability, professionalism, and a strong customer-service orientation.
• Willingness to travel locally when required to meet customers, distribute products, and develop new markets.

Remuneration
From N300,000 monthly.