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- Where
- Lagos, Nigeria
- How to apply
- Directly to the employer by email. The address is in the listing below.
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Job Brief
We are seeking a driven, sales-focused, and leadership-driven Country Sales Manager to join our team! Our ideal candidate will have a proven track record in increasing sales and customer retention, along with experience in managing overall team performance.
The focus of the role is to develop effective sales strategies to promote growth within your assigned country.
Responsibilities
Research market trends and analyze competitor performance to develop effective sales strategies for your assigned country.
Implement new sales strategies and techniques and provide training on them to other agents.
Produce monthly sales reports.
Work in line with KPIs and targets set out by executives.
Complete independent market research and list new prospects.
Reach out to customers on a cold and warm basis.
Book and attend business meetings with potential clients.
Manage all contracts and paperwork associated with the deal/sale.
Provide mentorship and training to other sales personnel in the country.
Manage team performance, and set team targets and goals.
Update executives with department performance, prospects, and overall sales growth for a specific goals
Standard Requirements & Qualifications
Education: University degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Engineering, or a related field (an MBA or postgraduate qualification is a strong advantage).
Experience: Typically 5 to 10+ years of progressive sales experience, with a minimum of 3 to 5 years in a senior sales management or country leadership role.
Industry Knowledge: Deep familiarity with the local market's trade structures, consumer economics, and route-to-market dynamics.
Technical & Analytical Skills: Proficiency in CRM software, sales reporting tools, financial forecasting, and data analysis (e.g., Excel/ERP dashboards).
Soft Skills: Strong leadership, cross-cultural communication, high-level negotiation, problem-solving, and commercial acumen.
Minimum qualifications
BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: jobkarisaconsults@gmail.com using the job title as the subject of the email.
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