SALES ENGINEER AT ROTATION AND PRECISION MACHINES LIMITED | SALES ENGINEER JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

Rotation and Precision Machines Limited is a sales and procurement firm that is engaged in providing engineering solutions in all manufacturing sectors. Rotation and Precision Machines Limited specializes in the supply of power transmission products, bearings, conveyor spares, industrial hoses, tools, maintenance (predictive and preventive).

Job Description:

We are seeking a high-energy, technically-minded Sales Engineer to drive the growth of our RPM and Fuchs lubricant portfolios within the Nigerian industrial sector. This is not just a sales role; it is a technical consultancy position. You will be responsible for identifying high-value applications in the FMCG, Cement, and Construction industries, conducting on-site technical surveys, and presenting ROI-driven solutions to maintenance and procurement heads. If you are a performance-driven professional with a background in engineering and a passion for the "art of the sale," this role offers the platform to manage premium accounts and achieve significant market impact.

Requirements:

1. Technical Sales & Territory Growth

• Strategic Prospecting: Implement a guided sales strategy to exceed budget targets for RPM and Fuchs brands across assigned territories.

• Consultative Selling: Interact with customers as a technical consultant, conducting site surveys to identify specific machinery needs and recommending the correct high-performance lubricants.

• Application Integrity: Ensure the precise application of products to maximize machinery lifespan and performance for the client.

2. Account Management & Value Positioning

• Relationship Architecture: Build and maintain deep-rooted relationships with established industrial accounts, ensuring their technical needs are met with a high degree of professionalism.

• Price Protection: Promote RPM brands through a "Value-Sales" process, defending premium price positioning by demonstrating long-term cost savings and efficiency gains.

• Pipeline Execution: Lead the full sales lifecycle—from prospecting and technical demonstrations to high-stakes negotiations and closures.

3. Reporting & Technical Excellence

• Market Intelligence: Use sales tools and databases to provide daily, weekly, and monthly reports on competitor activities, market trends, and project progress.

• Continuous Learning: Commit to constant upskilling in product technologies and evolving industrial applications to remain a subject matter expert.

• Financial Discipline: Maintain a minimum Gross Contribution margin of 30% on all sales activities.

Qualifications and Skills:

Education & Background

• Academics: BSc or HND in a related field. An educational background in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering is a significant added advantage.

• Experience: Maximum of 3 years of sales experience.

• Sector Knowledge: Prior experience selling engineering spares or lubricants to the FMCG, Food & Beverage, Construction, or Cement sectors is highly desirable.

Core Competencies

• Technical Aptitude: Ability to understand complex mechanical systems and translate technical specs into business benefits.

• Resilience: The tenacity to manage long sales cycles and navigate "gatekeepers" in large industrial organizations.

• Commercial Sense: Sound judgment and an analytical approach to problem-solving and deal-structuring.

• Hands-on Mindset: A willingness to go "on-site" and get hands-on with machinery when a technical survey or demonstration is required.

Salary

Application Closing Date: 27th February, 2026

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: careers@rpm.com.ng using the position as subject of email.