Sales Executive

Abaj Furniture World Limited - We provide turnkey solution (design, decoration and manufacturing furniture) for our customer. We use the best machine to keep our furniture quality. We work in partnership with our customers, collaborating with them to understand their precise needs, and with experience in education, construction, industrial, hospitality and corporate office markets, we know that although no two projects are the same, our defined approach will deliver consistently excellent results.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Sales Executive
Job Location: Lagos

About the Role

• This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious graduate, who would like to develop in a sales role, the Sales Support Executive plays a key role in our new Business Development team based in Lagos.

Responsibilities include:

• Visit construction sites to ensure brand visibility and monitor competitor’s activities
• To contact the client, the main contractor or their subcontractors
• Selling and marketing of the company’s products by establishing contact and developing relationships with prospects.
• Maintaining relationships with existing clients by providing support, information, and guidance; researching and recommending new products.
• Providing assistance to other members of the sales team.
• Following up on leads generated by other departments.
• Maintaining accurate records by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information
• Attending meetings with potential customers and closing deals.
• Building a sales pipeline to ensure a constant stream of sales.
• Submit and ensure data is accurate on weekly progress reports
• Assists for After-Sales Support by following-up on orders to ensure satisfactory completion of the company's contract terms (requirements, delivery, payment schedule, etc.); and by troubleshooting problems in a timely manner; by developing new marketing channels.
• Prepares quotations and follow-ups with orders
• Assists the clients in the process of product selection
• Advise customer on interior design factors, such as space planning, layout and utilisation of furnishings and equipment, and colour coordination
• Prepare & issue quotations in line with client requirements
• Help host client visits in the showroom

Requirements
This role would ideally suit someone with the following characteristics and skills:

• A quick learner with a venturesome confidence and ambition to progress within the sales environment
• A problem solver who enjoys challenge and the opportunity to deliver innovative solutions
• A persuasive communicator who enjoys connecting with people and working with others
• An energetic person who enjoys variety and handling multiple priorities at once
• An organized planner with good administrative skills, accuracy and attention to detail
• A team player with the capability to work proactively
• A strong flair for interior design
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office
• Essential to work quickly and with accuracy
• Excellent numeracy skills in order to calculate required fit/measurements
• Positive, ‘can do’ attitude at all times
• Capable of communicating effectively and building rapport with customers'
• Capable of working in a team but also able to work on own initiative as required
• Proven ability in satisfying customer needs
• A valid driving license and access to own vehicle to travel between branches and to customers’ homes.
• Ability to use Auto CAD software (For Home Furniture Sales staff) will be an added advantage
• Furniture background- Preferable, not essential