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Head of Sales
SEND
Sales & Business Development
Nigeria
Posted on Jan 9, 2025
We are seeking a results-driven Head of Sales to lead our team, drive customer acquisition, and achieve revenue growth. Key responsibilities include meeting sales targets, building strong customer relationships, manage field sales executives, and analyzing market trends. If you’re a dynamic leader with a proven sales record, we’d love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
Our interview process is designed to ensure a strong mutual fit with SEND. The steps for this role include:
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets.
- Lead, motivate, and manage a team of field sales executives to meet and exceed sales goals.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities to expand our customer base.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders.
- Monitor market trends and competitor activities to inform sales strategies.
- Prepare and present sales reports and performance metrics to the management.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in sales leadership; at least 3 years of experience in logistics, freight forwarding, or ground transportation is a must.
- Portfolio of achievements growing a business or product and consistently exceeding revenue targets and company goals
- Knowledge of import, export, port operations, shipping, and customs clearance would be a major plus.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Analytical thinking with a strategic approach to problem-solving.
- Proficiency in CRM software and sales tools.
Our interview process is designed to ensure a strong mutual fit with SEND. The steps for this role include:
- Introductory Call with Recruiting: 10 minutes
- Hiring Manager Interview: 45–60 minutes
- Feedback Timeline: Candidates will receive feedback within one week following the hiring manager interview.
- Competitive compensation.
- Health Insurance (including dependents) and Pension.
- Training and Development
- Sales Commissions
- An opportunity to be part of a great adventure where you can grow, develop and work with the best people in logistics and supply chain.