Job for a Junior Account Executive in a Leading Engineering Company in Lagos

Nicole Sinclair - Our client is a leading Engineering company whose core operations are POSM fabrication, merchandising Instore and outdoor branding, 3D design, exhibition system, large format, flatbed printing, lasser dicutting and consultancy. We are recruiting to fill the position below:     Job Title: Junior Account Executive Location: Lagos Job Description

• We are currently seking to hire a Junior Account Executive who will be responsible for Increasing current customers while attracting new ones.
• Successful candidate will be creating a portfolio of client accounts and monitoring the ongoing activities related to them.

• Supervision of activations (events, sponsorship, sampling) from planning through to execution stage
• Monitoring of activities of competing brands in the market
• Identify new sales opportunities within existing accounts to remain a client-account manager relationship by up-selling and cross-selling
• Establishing relationships with new clients and maintaining and nurturing business relationships with existing clients.
• Penetrating potential clients to establish rapport and arrange meetings.
• Attend to client requests, take action where necessary and ensure communication of requirements to relevant parties
• In-depth knowledge of each client brand in the market place and their projects
• Generate sales for a portfolio of accounts and reach the company's sales target

• B.Sc in Business Administration or any related field.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication skills
• Strong presentation skills.
• Minimum of 3 years related experience as an account executive in an advertising company.
• Strategic thinking in sales and ability to manage complex projects
• Excellent organizational skills