Sales Engineer

Keyword: 4LN20160117 Role & Responsibilities

Plan and implement marketing strategy, including advertising and PR for the Nigerian and the African market
Implement sales and customer relation as well as retention and development
Manage sales and marketing resources according to agreed budgets for the Nigerian and the African market market
To prepare price calculations and proposals in cooperation with German headquarters and the sales team in Germany
Leading technical and commercial negotiations
To maximize profitability through effective marketing and sale of spare parts, accessories, up gradation of equipment, other charges, subcontracted services and other value-added products and services
Prepare spare parts requirement list, up-gradation costs list and liaise with concerned departments on the same
Identify bottlenecks in plant operations and provide on-site expert troubleshooting solutions to ensure smooth functioning of plant
Contribute to formulation of policy and strategy
Maintain administration and relevant reporting and planning systems
Manage relevant reporting of management and financial information for the sales and marketing function
Prepare monthly and quarterly sales forecasts and report to the Managing Director as well as to the Corporate Manager Sales & Marketing in Germany
Preparing and developing a yearly business plan valid for three year in close cooperation with the Manging Director
Maintain and develop corporate image and reputation, and protect and develop the company’s brands via suitable PR activities and intellectual property management
Manage internal communications and awareness of corporate direction, mission, aims and activities
Comply with all relevant company and statutory health and safety procedures and guidelines and company quality procedures and guidelines

Requirements

University Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Process Engineering
Further academic qualification to MBA level would be an advantage
Exposure in the cement industry and several years of practical work experiences in a cement plant is mandatory
Outstanding market and customer knowledge
Several years of professional experience as Salesman
Experience in customer relationship management
Excellent communication skills
Business-fluent spoken and written English
Experience in cooperation with European companies desirable
Valid work and residence permit for Nigeria

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