National Sales Manager

Lagos, Lagos

Posted 28 days ago

Company:: Ascentech Services
Company Description:: Ascentech Services Ltd is the most sought-after Human Resource Solution Provider with its Head Office in Lagos, Nigeria. We have a reputation for satisfying and surpassing clients expectations through our core offerings: - Recruitment and Selection - Outsourcing - Training and Development
Contract Type:: Full Time
Experience Required:: More than 10 years
Education Level:: Bachelor
Number of vacancies:: 1

Job Description

Job Title: National Sales Manager (API)
Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Agro Chemicals, Oil & Gas, Home & Personal Care Chemicals
Experience Required: 15+ years

Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven National Sales Manager to lead and manage nationwide sales operations across our diversified sectors. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in B2B industrial sales, team leadership, and strategic market development in pharmaceutical manufacturing, agrochemicals, oil & gas, or home & personal care chemical sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement national sales strategies to drive revenue growth across all business segments

Lead and mentor regional sales teams to meet and exceed sales targets

Build and maintain key customer relationships while identifying new business opportunities

Collaborate with marketing, R&D, and production teams to align sales initiatives with product development

Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to guide strategic planning

Prepare sales forecasts, budgets, and performance reports for executive management

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Marketing, Business, or related field (MBA is a plus)

15+ years of progressive sales experience in industrial chemicals, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role

Strong knowledge of B2B sales within the relevant sectors

Proven track record in driving sales growth and managing large sales teams

Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills