Technical Sales Representative


The Candel Company Limited is Nigeria's crop yield advancement and production company. Our aim is to become the West African reference Agrochemical Development and Marketing Company, by dedicating our resources, our talents and our energies to help improve agricultural production and preservation, thereby impacting on the quality of life of people throughout West Africa.

As a result of growth and the need to strengthen our current team, we need exceptional individuals, qualifications, mentality, drive and experience applicant to fill the position below: 

Job Title:  Technical Sales Representative

Locations:
 Kaduna, Hadeija & Kogi
Reports to: Regional Sales Manager

Key Duties

  • Services existing accounts,
  • Obtains orders, and establishes new accounts
  • Keep management informed by submitting activity and results report, such as daily call reports, weekly work plans, and monthly and annual territory analyses
  • Monitor competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products,
  • Delivery schedules, merchandising techniques, etc
  • Recommend changes in products, service, and policy by evaluating results and competitive development.
  • Resolve customer complaints by inflating problems, developing solutions, preparing reports and making recommendations to management.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Applicant should have a Degree, with a minimum of Second Class, (Upper Division) in Crop Protection or Agronomy with a thesis in Weed science or Agricultural Biology from a reputable institution.
  • A minimum of 2 years experience

Skills:

  • Customer service,
  • Ability to meet sales goals,
  • Territory management
  • Prospecting skills,
  • Product knowledge,
  • Presentation skills,
  • Client relationships and motivation for sales,
  • Ability to communicate fluently in English and Hausa
  • Interpersonal skills plus self confidence also applicant must have a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Suite and possess relevant driving