Zonal Marketing Officer at Nigeria Machine Tools Limited (NMTL)

Locations: Obajana, Abuja, Sango Otta, Calabar and Warri

Job Descriptions

• We are looking for ambitious, highly personable professionals with strong commercial awareness and entrepreneurial drive. The ideal candidate will lead the development of business opportunities and the execution of go-to-market strategies through the wider NMT sales network with a view to growing sales revenue from the zone.
• We require Zonal Marketing Officer for each of the following zones: Obajana, Abuja, Sango Otta, Calabar and Warri

Key Responsibilities

• Identify business opportunities in both new and established areas of operation and coordinate plans for converting such opportunities into revenue streams for the Company.
• Search for market opportunities aimed at positioning the Company to gain competitive advantage, improved visibility and market share
• Offer new ideas and approaches for developing NMT business relationships and communications with prospective business partners/clients
• Collaborate with Technical and Business Development teams to develop proposals that speak to customer needs, concerns, and objectives.
• Implement new ways to increase sales and drive sales strategy
• Using knowledge of the market and competition, identify and develop NMT’s unique selling propositions and differentiators.
• Develop fresh ideas and deliver excellent sales and after sales service to maximize sales turnover, customer satisfaction and retention·
• Maintain regular, planned communication with key NMT customers. Make direct, in-person sales calls. Respond promptly and thoroughly to customers’ inquiries.
• Initiate and develop contact with key and target customers to establish strong relationships. Manage direct sales channels for NMT products and services.
• Achieve sales objectives, including bookings and growth.
• Stay engaged and informed about customers’ key projects. Demonstrate good understanding of the needs and wants of the customer and NMT in order to establish win-win relationships.

Academic/Professional Qualification

• Minimum of first Degree or HND in Engineering, Marketing or related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years Sales or Business Development experience with a track record of self-initiated sales successes.

Technical Skills and Personal Qualities

• Proven track record in sales, business development and winning new businesses
• Proven track record of increasing revenue through generation of leads
• Good experience in product management of technically complex offerings where you can demonstrate a track record of both sales growth and portfolio development.
• Strong entrepreneurial spirit.
• Must be able to communicate with positive impact.
• Project a strong customer focus.
• Ability to develop customer base and generate sales
• Strong negotiating, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Good planning ability and time management skills to handle a high level of sales activity– including a full schedule of outside sales calls coupled with numerous follow up requirements.