Job Title: Technical Sales Manager (Water Pumps)
Job Location: Lagos

Our Client, a water-pump manufacturing company is seeking to hire a Technical Sales Manager (Water Pumps). The candidate must be sound in liaising with governmental agencies and have a technical background in sales.

ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Provide consistent sales support to achieve the company’s goals and objectives.
• Manage and maintain established accounts.
• Direct tasks include managing field warranties, communication of pricing, developing market analysis with competitive pricing and programs.
• Customer support would also include attending open houses, trade shows, and training.
• Coordinating one or two-year Sales and Marketing Plan to grow territory business.
• Provide annual and monthly sales forecasting.
• Manage and monitor annual expense budgets.
• Ability to handle the implementation of sales programs, policies, communicate, to assure sales goals and company objectives are achieved.
• Should be comfortable with frequent travel and be able to generate new sales leads on a regular basis.
• Should be able to keep track of their sales and effectively communicate with other team members while out in the field.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from a recognized institution
• A Masters degree is a plus.
• 10 – 12 years of work experience with a minimum of 8 years in sales.
• Customer experience in the water pump industry is preferred.
• Identifying New Opportunities
• Crafting the Best Solutions
• Solving Implementation Roadblocks
• Answering Technical Questions, Providing Technical Advice