SALES& ACCOUNT MANAGER

Job Description

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SALES&ACCOUNT MANAGER

Industry: Information Technology (IT)

A reputable IT company is seeking a highly motivated, commercially minded, and results-driven Sales/Account Manager to drive business growth, acquire new clients, manage existing accounts, and promote the company’s IT products and services.

Location: Surulere, Lagos State
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Information Technology (IT)

JOB SUMMARY

The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, developing and maintaining client relationships, promoting IT solutions, managing customer accounts, and achieving sales and revenue targets.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

– Identify and develop new business opportunities for the company’s IT products and services.
– Generate leads, prospect for clients, and convert prospects into paying customers.
– Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
– Understand clients’ business needs and recommend suitable IT solutions.
– Prepare sales proposals, quotations, presentations, and commercial offers.
– Manage client accounts, ensuring customer satisfaction, retention, and business growth.
– Negotiate pricing, contracts, and service agreements in line with company policies.
– Monitor sales pipelines, follow up on leads, and achieve assigned sales targets.
– Collaborate with technical teams to ensure proposed solutions meet client requirements.
– Maintain accurate records of sales activities, customer interactions, and account performance.
– Identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling IT products and services.
– Monitor industry developments, competitor activities, and emerging market opportunities.
– Prepare regular sales forecasts and performance reports for management.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

– A Bachelor’s degree or HND in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
– A minimum of 3–5 years of relevant experience in sales, account management, or business development, preferably within the IT industry.
– Proven experience in B2B sales, client acquisition, and account management.
– Good understanding of IT products and services, such as software solutions, hardware, networking, cloud services, cybersecurity, or IT infrastructure.
– Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed sales targets.
– Strong business development, negotiation, presentation, and closing skills.
– Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
– Strong customer relationship management and client-retention abilities.
– Experience preparing sales proposals, quotations, and commercial presentations.
– Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
– Familiarity with CRM tools and sales pipeline management.
– Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
– Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a target-driven environment.
– Professionalism, integrity, initiative, and a customer-focused attitude.

ADDED ADVANTAGES

– Relevant professional certifications in sales, marketing, or account management.
– IT-related certifications or knowledge of enterprise technology solutions.
– Experience selling IT solutions to corporate clients, SMEs, or government organisations.
– A proven network of business contacts within the IT sector.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to:

Email: recruitment@talentsandskills.net

Application Status: Open until the position is filled.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.