SALES MANAGER
$4,800,000–$7,200,000 year
On-sitePort Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
Job Summary
Drive aggressive sales growth through direct field engagement, prospecting, and strategic business development activities within the IT and Oil & Gas sectors. Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities by building strong relationships with corporate clients, key stakeholders, and decision-makers. Execute street-level sales campaigns and corporate marketing initiatives to improve market penetration and brand visibility. Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and industry intelligence to identify emerging opportunities and trends. Prepare and deliver persuasive business proposals, presentations, and client negotiations while achieving and exceeding assigned monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets. Manage the complete sales lifecycle from lead generation to contract negotiation, closure, and after-sales relationship management. Collaborate with technical and operations teams to ensure seamless service delivery and customer satisfaction. Maintain accurate sales pipeline reports, client databases, and performance records. Represent the company at industry exhibitions, networking events, conferences, and business engagements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, Information Technology, or any related discipline
- Minimum of 5–7 years proven experience in sales and business development within the IT and Oil & Gas industries
- Strong experience in direct field sales, radical street selling, and corporate business development
- Demonstrated track record of achieving and exceeding revenue targets
- Proven ability to close large and complex business deals
- Strong understanding of enterprise technology solutions and Oil & Gas operational processes
- Excellent negotiation, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Strong networking and relationship management capabilities
- Ability to work independently and effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM tools
Desired Qualifications
- Existing network within the Oil & Gas and corporate sectors
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