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About Company:

Smart Partners was founded by Tijani Iyemifokhae , a graduate of Industrial Chemistry, University of Benin with MBA (Human Resources) Lagos State University Ojo. He has more than a decade work experiences that span across some leading law firms as Practice Development Manager

Job Description:

We are seeking high-performing, "hunter-profile" Direct Sales Agents (DSAs) to spearhead business acquisition and revenue growth. This is a field-based, high-impact role designed for individuals who excel at navigating complex decision-making hierarchies within the commercial and public sectors. You will be responsible for identifying, prospecting, and closing high-value deals across the hospitality, energy, and retail ecosystems. The ideal candidate is a persuasive negotiator who can articulate a value proposition to C-suite executives and government stakeholders alike, turning a cold lead into a long-term institutional partnership.

Requirements:

1. Strategic Prospecting & Market Penetration

• Targeted Acquisition: Identify and acquire new business clients within high-volume sectors including Hotels, Supermarkets, Petrol Stations, and Government-linked enterprises.

• Territory Management: Build and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified leads, ensuring consistent coverage across assigned commercial hubs.

• Market Intelligence: Act as the "eyes and ears" on the ground, providing real-time data on competitor activities and emerging sector trends to inform sales strategy.

2. Field Sales & Stakeholder Engagement

• Direct Consultative Sales: Conduct professional field presentations and technical demos tailored to the specific operational needs of diverse businesses (from Leisure facilities to Energy retail outlets).

• Decision-Maker Influence: Navigate organizational structures to engage directly with key stakeholders and decision-makers, overcoming objections through value-based selling.

• Onboarding Excellence: Manage the end-to-end closing process, ensuring a seamless transition from "Signed Deal" to "Active Client."

3. Revenue Growth & Relationship Architecture

• Target Stewardship: Consistently meet and exceed aggressive monthly and quarterly sales quotas.

• Retention & Referral: Maintain high-level post-sales relationships to secure account renewals, drive upselling opportunities, and generate high-quality referrals.

• Professional Brand Advocacy: Uphold the highest standards of corporate professionalism, serving as the face of the brand in the field.

Qualifications and Skills:

Professional Experience

• Sales Pedigree: Proven track record in direct field sales, ideally within institutional or enterprise-level accounts.

• Sector Knowledge: Familiarity with at least two of our target sectors (e.g., Energy, Retail, or Government) is a significant advantage.

• Relationship Management: Demonstrated ability to build and sustain networks with high-level corporate and public-sector decision-makers.

Core Competencies

• Closing Mastery: Strong negotiation and persuasion skills with a "results-first" mindset.

• Resilience: Ability to work independently in a field-based environment and handle the pressures of a targets-driven role.

• Communication: Exceptional presentation skills and the ability to draft professional sales reports.

• Professional Poise: Polished demeanor suitable for representing the brand to institutional clients.Smart Partners

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: talent@smartpartnersng.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.