The Role
The Sales Executive identifies sales opportunities, manages customer relationships, responds to enquiries, follows up on leads and quotations, recommends suitable products, supports sales targets, assists customers through purchases, and maintains accurate records of sales activities and interactions.
Summary Generated by Built In
Company: Leading Nigerian furniture and décor company (premium furniture and fragrances)
Location: Abuja
Employment type: Full-time, permanent, subject to a 6-month probation
Working days: Tuesday to Friday (10am to 7Pm), Saturdays (11am to 5pm)
Reports to: Store Manager
About the Role
Our client designs and delivers premium furniture and fragrances for living, dining, bedroom and ambiance spaces. The company is growing and is building a sales team of people who enjoy selling and want structured training, with clear career progression.
- Generate new sales opportunities through customer engagement, referrals and enquiries.
- Respond promptly to enquiries and give accurate product and pricing information.
- Understand customer needs and recommend suitable products.
- Follow up on leads and quotations to convert them into sales.
- Guide customers through the purchase process, ensuring a positive experience.
- Build and maintain relationships with existing and prospective customers.
- Keep accurate records of leads, customer interactions, sales and follow-ups.
- Support the Store Manager in meeting sales targets.
- Sales against target
- Lead-to-sale conversion rate
- Timeliness of follow-up
- Quality of customer records
RequirementsQualifications & Experience
- BSc, HND or equivalent in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales or a related field.
- Experience in sales, business development, customer service or a related commercial role. Candidates with less experience but strong potential are welcome to apply, given the training provided.
- Experience in lead generation, follow-up and sales conversion is an advantage.
- Strong verbal and written communication.
- Customer-focused, with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Good negotiation and sales skills.
- Disciplined follow-up and relationship management.
- Commercial awareness and drive to achieve targets.
- Professional conduct and integrity.
Benefits
- Salary: ₦150,000 to ₦180,000 per month (gross), depending on experience.
- Paid annual leave of [15] working days after 12 months' continuous service.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree, HND, or relevant qualification in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, or a related field
- Previous experience in sales, business development, customer service, or a related commercial role
- Ability to engage customers and develop professional relationships
- Experience with lead generation, customer follow-up, and sales conversion
- Commercial awareness and willingness to achieve sales objectives
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent customer relationship and interpersonal skills
- Good sales and negotiation skills
- Strong follow-up and relationship-management abilities
- Ability to identify customer needs and provide appropriate solutions
- Professional conduct and a customer-focused attitude
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The Company
What We Do
BA Gladiators Limited focuses on empowering talent and creating opportunities by combining recruitment, HR advisory, and compliance-informed workforce solutions to help organizations build stronger teams and careers.
