Vacancy for a Marketing Officer in a Manufacturing Company based in Lekki Lagos

Pivotage Consulting - Our client, a Manufacturing company that produces Kitchen wares is looking to recruit suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:     Job Title: Marketing Officer Job Id: KW/1128/MO Location: Lekki, Lagos Job Type: Full Time Reports to: CEO Summary/Objective

• We are looking to hire a Marketing Officer to market their iron and plastic sponges; one who has a good understanding of how to penetrate the market to build sales.
• The Marketing Officer oversees, markets and boosts sales of the kitchen wares (iron and plastic sponges) to the target Market.

• Ensuring every pre-assigned sales target is met each month.
• Understanding the product and target market to reach for progressive sales.
• Assisting in the production of ongoing competitor analysis and reporting, with particular reference to pricing, presentation and promotion.
• Promoting the products as directed by upper management.
• Informing leads and customers of current promotions and discounts.
• Maintaining positive business and customer relationships in the effort to extend customer lifetime value.
• Developing strategies for more effective sales, both individually and as part of a team.
• Tracking all appointments, sales, complaints, status reports, etc. thoroughly for manager review.
• Self-improving continuously by way of experience and manager feedback.
• Facilitating cold and warm calls to prospective leads; schedule and follow through on calls with leads and current customers.
• Sourcing and working customer referrals.
• Answering all lead and customer questions accurately; prioritize and/or escalate lead and customer questions as needed.
• Performing cost-benefit analysis for prospective customers and advice on appropriate purchase options.

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Candidate must have knowledge of how to penetrate the market
• Candidate must be agile/willingness to work
• Candidate must reside around Lekki Lagos.
• Candidate must have B.Sc/HND in Marketing and Business Administration or related field
• Candidate must have minimum 3 year as marketing officer, with body of work to show for it.

• Must be confident, have a dynamic personality and strong creative outlook to identify target Audience and build strong distribution channels.
• Must have very good knowledge of how to penetrate the market to build sales
• Must have the ability to work without supervision.
• Must have aptitude for persuasion and negotiation
• Must be an expert in time management
• Must be have organized work ethic
• Must have proven track record in sales environment
• Must have the ability to meet or exceed monthly and quarterly sales quotas
• Ability to create and deliver client presentations
• Impeccable customer service skills
• Must have excellent interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written
• Must be motivated, driven attitude
• Must be sales-driven, results-driven, and target-driven attitude