Sales Manager – Car Batteries Job in an Automotive Battery Manufacturing Company

Ascentech Services Limited – Our client, one of the largest producers of Automotive Starter Batteries, is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Sales Manager – Car Batteries

Location: Nationwide

Job Summary

• Our client is currently hiring a goal-driven Sales Manager, with experience in selling high-quality, lead-acid batteries, with business operations in Africa, Asia, Middle East and Europe.
• The incumbent will be responsible for the achievement of sales targets by selling high-quality lead-acid batteries manufactured with the use of state of the art technologies across Nigeria.

Job Description

• Good network and relationship with large distributors and customers importing batteries from the Europe and other continents outside of Africa.
• Responsible for the wholesale distribution of car batteries in Nigeria.
• Close cooperation with the production plant located in Europe.
• Acquire local partners for business purposes – focused on building long-term, business relationships.
• Constant and continuous search for other profitable sales channels for the company’s products in current and new markets, including public sector and other relevant government agencies.
• Participate actively in local and international exhibitions / shows / trade fairs.

Education / Experience / Other Requirements

• B.Sc / HND in Marketing or other related Social Science or Business Administration discipline. M.Sc / MBA will be an added advantage.
• Having large customer / recipients for orders in container quantities.
• Experience and participation in implementation of marketing activities supporting sales and distribution of the batteries.
• Ability to prepare and conduct business presentations.
• Willingness regarding business travel.
• Key Account Management and Customer Service Skills, for the purpose of order client management and building positive relationships.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience and successes in wholesale & distribution sales in the Nigerian market in the Automobile industry, preferably car batteries.
• Good command of written and spoken English. A foreign language (i.e. French, Spanish, etc.) will be an added advantage.
• Experience in working with leading automotive manufacturers and/or automotive accessories manufacturers in foreign markets will be preferred.

What We Offer?

• An attractive and competitive remuneration package.
• An opportunity to travel around the world.
• Necessary and required work tools enabling the implementation of entrusted tasks.
• Extensive training and development opportunities.
• Possibility to work remotely / virtually.
• An attractive international work environment where you can meet new, inspiring people from all around the world.

Deadline: 28th February, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: cv@ascentech.com.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.