Michael Page International Recruits - Sales Manager

Michael Page has built a cast-iron reputation on its consultative approach. Our understanding of the markets and the businesses and individuals within these markets enables us to facilitate the perfect match between all parties. Clients ranging from global multi-nationals to SMEs trust us to source permanent, contract, temp and interim talent in: SALES MANAGER       Location :     Lagos      Country :     Nigeria Company :     Michael Page Africa Description :     SALES MANAGER Western Africa - LAGOS Oil & Gas, Energy, Mining, Utilities About our client Our client is a leading worldwide provider of industrial services. The company is expanding its activities in the Oil & Gas sector in Nigeria where it is currently operating a manufacturing plant. For this purpose, the company is looking to recruit a Sales Manager. Job description Reporting both to the Country Manager and to the Oil & Gas sales general manager who is based at the HQ, you will be expected to build a strong relationship with the company's existing clients while identifying and prospecting new business opportunities. Key responsibilities will include: -Defining the Company's commercial strategy and ensuring that a complete range of services is provided over a 2 year period, -Developing the Company's activities by making sure commercial objectives are met in relation to turnover, profit margins and return on investments, -Increasing sales, meeting prospects and clients on a regular basis, analyzing their needs in order to provide appropriate and personalized solutions, -Being up-to-date with the market - tendencies - innovation - competitors, -Strengthening relations with local clients, -Proposing necessary investments in terms of infrastructures, personnel, marketing and P.R, Qualifications : With a University degree in engineering or in business administration, you have a minimum of 5-years industrial experience or in the Oil & Gas sector with a proven-track record of selling high-tech products ideally in the Nigerian market. You have the ability to work on your own initiative and are capable of setting up negotiations. You'll possess fluent verbal and written English language skills. French would be advantageous. What's on offer Excellent expatriate package. Michael Page Contact Your application will be sent to Igor Rochette Reference : QIRO564604 Contact Details Contact Person :     Igor Rochette Telephone :      Fax :      E-mail :     Click to apply online