Sales Representative at 8thGear Partners

8thGear is a Venture Studio and Impact Project Executor that also offers services such as Coworking, Talent Placement, Community and Growth Advisory Services to Startups and Tech MSMEs starting from Southwest Nigeria to Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Sales Representative

Location: Magodo, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Description 

• As a Sales Representative at 8thGear Hub & Venture Studio, you will play a pivotal role in attending to walk-in customers at our DigiPlus Connect shop. This role requires a dynamic individual with a strong sales and business development background, excellent communication skills, and a passion for startups and innovation.

Job Role and Responsibilities 

• Present, promote, and sell products/services using solid arguments to existing and prospective customers
• Establish, develop, and maintain positive business and customer relationships
• Reach out to customer leads through cold calling
• Resolve customer’s problems and proffer promptly.
• Achieve agreed upon sales targets and outcomes within the schedule
• Supply management with reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products and services.
• Generate leads through cold calling, networking, and referrals to increase sales.
• Engage with potential clients to understand their needs and demonstrate how our offerings can meet these needs.
• Establish, develop, and maintain positive business and customer relationships.
• Reach out to customer leads through various channels (email, calling, face-to-face meetings).
• Achieve agreed-upon sales targets and outcomes within schedule.
• Coordinate sales efforts with team lead and other departments.
• Analyze the territory/market’s potential, track sales, and status reports.
• Send weekly sales report to the team lead, which will also include; a report on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products and services.
• Continuously improve through feedback and self-driven growth initiatives.

Competencies and Skills Required

• OND in any related field.
• 1 - 2 years work experience.
• Proximity (Only applicants residing within Ketu, Magodo, and environs will be considered.
• Proven experiencein sales and business development.
• Strong understanding of the startup ecosystem and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and team members.
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented, with a demonstrated ability to meet and exceed sales targets.
• Knowledge of CRM software and sales tools.

Application Closing Date
27th September, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail.