Sales Manager
Lagos, Lagos
Posted 10 days ago
- Company:
- BLAKSKILL LIMITED
- Company Description:
- BlakSkill is a digital solution that meets the talent sourcing, development, access, visibility and needs of stakeholders in global talent marketplace. Blakskill’s mission is to provide a digital solution that meets the talent sourcing, development, access, visibility and needs of stakeholders in global talent marketplace. We are dedicated to empowering African Talents, connecting them with exceptional career opportunities worldwide, fostering growth, and driving positive change in the African job market. We envision a future where African talent is globally recognized, and companies across the world have easy access to a pool of verified and highly skilled professionals from Africa. By adhering to our core principles and staying true to our mission and vision, Blakskill Limited is transforming the talent acquisition landscape, empowering African Talents, and facilitating global access to verified talents from an African perspective. Together, we are building a brighter future, one successful connection at a time.
- Contract Type:
- Full Time
- Experience Required:
- More than 10 years
- Education Level:
- Bachelor
- Number of vacancies:
- 1
Job Description
Industry: Cyber Security
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Type: Full Time
Budget: Open to Negotiation
Job Description (Summary):
As Sales Manager, you will be responsible for monitoring, analyzing and improving the company’s sales activities, increasing revenue growth & market share by generating new business opportunities. You would also be responsible for generating leads, meeting sales goals, sales presentation, product demonstrations and negotiating contracts with clients. In addition, you would be responsible for building strong client relationships and working closely with the marketing team to position the company’s cybersecurity solutions effectively.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute sales strategies to drive revenue growth, market expansion, and customer acquisition in the cybersecurity industry.
Lead and manage the sales team to meet and exceed targets, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance reviews.
Generate leads and business opportunities through networking, strategic partnerships, and market research, ensuring conversion to actual sales.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers, enterprise clients, and industry stakeholders.
Conduct sales presentations and meetings with prospective clients to promote company solutions and address their needs.
Negotiate contracts, pricing schedules, and promotional offers with potential clients.
Coordinate sales efforts with marketing programs to enhance brand positioning and customer engagement.
Provide weekly/monthly reports on sales performance, market trends, customer insights, and competitor activities to management.
Maintain accurate client records and continuously update the internal sales and marketing database to reflect prospect status.
Monitor industry trends and cybersecurity market developments to identify new business opportunities and maintain a competitive edge.
Optimize sales processes, CRM usage, and forecasting accuracy to improve efficiency and deal closure rates.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in business, Sales, Marketing, or a related field (MBA is a plus).
10 – 14 years of sales experience with at least 4 years doing cybersecurity sales, and at least 3 years in a leadership role.
Proven track record of exceeding revenue targets and driving business growth in the B2B cybersecurity space.
Strong understanding of cybersecurity solutions, and industry trends.
Excellent leadership, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
Experience working with CRM tools (Salesforce, HubSpot, etc.) and data-driven sales processes.
Sales & Business Development
Negotiation & Relationship Management
Leadership & Team Management
Strategic Thinking & Market Analysis
Communication & Presentation
CRM & Sales Process Optimization
Collaboration & Cross-functional Coordination
Leadership and integrity
Resilience and adaptability
Results-driven mindset
Effective teamwork and collaboration
Customer-focused approach
