Sales Representative (Paints) at Ultimus Holdings

Ultimus Holdings is a global investment company with the sole purpose of contributing to the sustainable development of African economies. Our investing deployment is broad-based and long-term. We specifically invest is sectors that demonstrates growth; leveraging our sector expertise in ensuring we become market leaders in all operational portfolios.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title:  Sales Representative (Paints)

Location: Lagos

Responsiblities

• Identifying new markets and business opportunities by identifying prospects and evaluating their position in the industry; researching, analyzing sales options and arranging meetings with potential customers.
• Selling products by establishing contact and developing relationships with prospects; recommending solutions.
• Maintaining relationships with customers by providing support, information, and guidance; researching and recommending new opportunities; recommending profit and service improvements.
• Identifying product improvements or new products by remaining current on industry trends, market activities, and competitors.
• Preparing reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.
• Maintaining quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
• Maintaining professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.
• Making accurate cost calculations to provide customers with quotations
• Negotiating the terms of an agreement with a view to closing sales
• Attending trade exhibitions, events and demonstrations to represent the employing organization.
• Advising on forthcoming product developments and discussing special promotions.
• Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• First class consultative sales skills. Excellent understanding of products and benefits.
• Assist in monitoring sales and profit for each product under Ultimus Integrated.
• Sales presentations for clients, showing the success and credibility of the business and its products.
• Give pricing information to the sales manager and assisting him/her in making recommendations.
• Responsible for mapping potential customers and generating leads for the organization.
• Translating sales strategy into actionable goals for performance and growth
• Monitor performance with tracking and establish corrective measures as needed, and prepare detailed reports, both current and forecasting
• Maintain and build trusted relationships with key customers, clients, partners, and stakeholders
• Positively represent the company at all times through a success-oriented and professional demeanor

Requirements

To successfully perform the typical tasks and duties of the position, the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities listed below are required:

• Ability to effectively solve problems and conflicts
• Knowledge of project delivery methodology
• Ability to delegate and manage multiple operations effectively
• Ability to assess the operational effectiveness of employees
• Possesses written and oral communication skills to support decisions and recommendations
• Conducts meetings and provides effective leadership to team members
• Develops and manages budgets within established parameters
• Ability to analyse and interpret technical materials accurately and effectively
• Effective in making objective decisions
• Strong team philosophy
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated analytical skills
• Minimum of 3 years experience in Sales

Application Closing Date
Not Specified. 

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