Russel Smith Group Nigeria Job Vacancy for Business Sales Officer

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RusselSmith is a leading distributor of bolting and flange maintenance tools. RusselSmith is currently recruiting for the following position(s) in Nigeria:

Position: Business Sales Officer
Job Reference Code: RS-BDD-03

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS
•   Responsible for creating and building client relationships while sponsoring interaction to obtain projects.
•   Assist in developing and facilitating the proposal process for specific clients/sponsors including proposal writing, and client presentations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•   Assists in development of sales and marketing strategies with Business Sales Manager and provides appropriate sales programs, promotions, efforts and events including goal setting.
•   Prepares written reports of sales activities including sales orders, backlog, forecasts, lost accounts etc.; provides timely briefings to the Business Sales Manager as necessary or as requested.
•   Assists in developing product & service awareness in the marketplace to ensure sustained profit growth within the business unit.
•   Contact current and potential customers, visit companies to evaluate needs, and promote sale of equipments & services, new and existing company products and services.
•   Perform surveys and gather information on behalf of the company.
•   Establish and maintain on-going client relationships with the various parties to anticipate and resolve potential problems.  Participate in site visits.
•   Part of Business Development team responsible to meet and exceed customer's service expectations as outlined in the department's policies and procedures.
•   Performs other office duties or projects as required or as assigned.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Reports directly to the Business Sales Manager.

Experience Required: 0-2 years

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
•   A good first degree in sciences would be an added advantage
•   1-2 years of related sales experience.
•   Good communication and presentation skills
•   Good team spirit
•   Good selling skills
•   Good problem solving skills and initiative
•   Good relational skills
•   Strong quantitative skills such as statistics and data analysis skills
•   Good reasoning skills; communication skills; multi-tasking skills and organizational skills
•   Exhibits initiative, responsibility and flexibility
•   Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Tools

HOW TO APPLY
Application is online. Submit application through the link below:

LINK: RusselSmith Group Job Application Form

Please note that the job title and reference code are to be quoted in full in the appropriate column. Any application that does not adhere to the application guidelines on each field will be cancelled.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Multiple applications will be disqualified.
The submitted CV is to be titled in the applicant's full name e.g. "THOMPSON DANIEL GEORGE".

Deadline: 30 August, 2011.