Sales Executive

Job Summary

• The Sales Executive will be responsible for driving sales in his/ her assigned territory, building strong relationship with clients and promoting our brands, products and services.
• The ideal candidate will be saddled with the responsibilities of identifying customer needs, providing solutions and ensuring the achievement of sales target within assigned territory.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify and contact potential customers, understand their needs and qualify leads
• Develop and build relationships with both new and existing customers to ensure customer satisfaction and retention
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the Company’s products or services and effectively present them to potential customers
• Present and deliver compelling sales presentations and proposals, negotiate terms and close deals
• Maintain a minimum gross margin percentage on bulk sales as defined by the company
• Reduce operational costs associated with bulk sales transactions
• Organize and conduct training sessions or demonstrations for customers and stakeholders
• Collaborate with production and technical teams to address customer-specific needs
• Coordinate with the supply chain team to ensure timely delivery of products to customers
• Manage orders, invoicing, and payment collection in line with company policies
• Monitor stock levels and provide forecasts to ensure product availability
• Ensure ethical practices in all sales activities
• Stay informed about market trends, competitive landscape and customer preferences
• Develop and implement effective sales strategies to achieve sales targets and achieve overall business growth
• Provide timely and responsive customer support, addressing inquiries and resolving issues
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities, leads and customers’ interactions and prepare and present sales reports
• Any other duties as assigned to meet organisational requirements

Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience:

• HND/ B.Sc. in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agricultural Economics, Marketing or a related field with 1 year experience.
• Proven experience in sales, preferably in the agro industry or related fields.
• Eligible age to apply: 25 – 28 years.
• Ability to speak local languages within assigned territories is an advantage.
• Candidates residing in location of operation will be an added advantage. However, all candidates are to resume at the Head Office for induction.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of agricultural practices, products, and market dynamics.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using sales software and Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to drive a motor vehicle and/ or ride a motorcycle with valid Driver’s License with a willingness to travel extensively.
• Results-driven with a proven ability to meet or exceed sales targets.
• Adaptability and resilience to work in diverse and challenging environments.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills for market assessment and decision-making.
• Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset.
• Good record-keeping and filing acumen.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and commitment to the Company’s mission.

Competencies:

• Communication and Active Listening.
• Negotiation and Objection Handling.
• Time and Territory Management.
• Product and Market Knowledge.
• Resilience and Adaptability.
• Data Analysis.

Working Conditions

• Candidate should reside or be willing to reside in area of job location.
• Candidates who are successful after interview should be willing to come to the Head Office in Zaria for induction and onboarding before resuming at their job location.
• Field-based role with regular travel to farms, agro-dealer shops, and rural areas.
• Interaction with a wide range of stakeholders, including farmers, traders, and agribusiness owners.

Salary
Attractive and Negotiable.

Application Closing Date
31st October, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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