Sales Executive (Lagos) at SEND Freight

SEND is a digital freight forwarder and customs broker for Africa. We manage the entire process of shipping freight by air and ocean, including customs clearance and supply chain finance -using software to provide quotes, document management, cost transparency and control across your supply chain.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Sales Executive

Location: Lagos
Job type: Full time (On-site)
Department: Sales

Description

• We are looking for a Sales Executive to help drive growth through qualifying leads and building a sales pipeline.
• In this role, you will be on the frontlines of our go-to-market motion and will work closely with leaders across the business to execute and shape our sales playbook.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage with prospective customers through outbound outreach—prospecting, cold calling, proposals, and client interfacing
• Take ownership of identifying and securing new business opportunities, with a focus on driving substantial revenue growth
• Secure highly competitive opportunities by uncovering pain points and business challenges and aligning them with our solution
• Work closely with the operations teams to ensure smooth onboarding and high client satisfaction, ensuring long-term business success
• Timely and accurately update customer relationship management (CRM) tool to keep track of sales activities, customer data, and pipeline visibility

Requirements

• 3+ years of B2B sales experience, with a track record of meeting quarterly sales quota
• Strong negotiation and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Highly motivated with a proactive approach to sales and customer engagement.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Basic understanding of import and export regulations and practices.
• Familiarity with different sales techniques and pipeline management
• Experience in logistics or supply chain is a plus
• Desire to work for a fast-paced startup and take on increasing levels of responsibility.

Job Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Health Insurance (including dependents) and Pension.
• Training and Development
• Sales Commissions
• An opportunity to be part of a great adventure where you can grow, develop, and work with the best people in logistics and supply chain.

Application Closing Date
2nd February 2025; 16:00 WAT

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Interview Process
Our interview process is designed to ensure a strong mutual fit with SEND. The steps for this role include:

• Introductory Call with Recruiting: 10 minutes
• Hiring Manager Interview: 45–60 minutes
• Feedback Timeline: Candidates will receive feedback within one week following the hiring manager interview.