Job title: Senior Sales Engineer (Automation Equipment/OEM Sales)
Company: iRecruiters Africa
Job description: Job Description:Job Title: Senior Sales Engineer (Automation Equipment/OEM Sales)
Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Work Type: Onsite/HybridAbout Company: Our client is a leading international packaging and engineering company in over 10 countries.Job Summary: The company is looking to hire a Senior Technical Sales Engineer who will be responsible for expanding the company’s customer base and contributing to business growth in the industrial automation industry.The ideal candidate for this role must be a dedicated and customer-centric individual with a proven track record of building strong client relationships who can effectively promote and sell production lines, coding solutions and machine automation solutions to a diverse range of customers within the FMCG, Construction, Manufacturing, and Production sectors, including OEMs.Key Responsibilities:The Technical Sales Engineer will be responsible for but not limited to:
- Identifying and targeting potential customers within Nigeria in the FMCG Manufacturing industry.
- Actively seeking prospective new clients through various channels, including cold calls, emails, and networking. Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing customers.
- Conducting product presentations and demonstrations to showcase date coding and line engineering solutions, tailored to prospective clients.
- Addressing customer enquiries, concerns, and issues in a timely and professional manner.
- Manage the complete sales cycle, from lead generation to deal closure. Negotiate terms and conditions to secure sales agreements.
- Prepare and deliver sales proposals and quotations. Continuously track and report on sales progress.
- Meet and exceed the sales targets and quotas set by the Sales Director. Provide feedback on market developments to the Sales Director.
- Stay updated on the company’s partners’ products, services, industry trends, competitors, and market conditions.
- Communicate product features, attributes and benefits effectively to customers.
- Maintain accurate records of customers interactions, sales activities, and opportunities in the company’s CRM software.
- Prepare weekly sales reports and forecasts.
Requirements
- Degree in Business administration, Marketing, or a related field will be advantageous.
- Proven experience in sales management, preferably at least 5 to 7 years in industrial equipment and/or packaging manufacturing.
- Must have knowledge of sales in the FMCG/Food & Beverage Sector.
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Self-motivated and results-oriented with a competitive spirit.
- Excellent negotiation and persuasion abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of coding and marking solutions (Markem-Imaje or similar) or industrial equipment is a plus.
- Must be results-oriented with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
- An existing customer base will be advantageous.
- Ability to travel within Nigeria as needed to meet with customers and attend industry events.
BenefitsN1,000,000 Monthly Gross + Sales Commission and Other benefits.
Expected salary: 1000000 per month
Location: Ikeja, Lagos State
Job date: Thu, 27 Mar 2025 23:01:30 GMT