Sales Executive

Company: Leading Nigerian furniture and décor company (premium furniture and fragrances)
Location: Abuja
Employment type: Full-time, permanent, subject to a 6-month probation
Working days: Tuesday to Friday (10am to 7Pm), Saturdays (11am to 5pm)
Reports to: Store Manager

About the Role

Our client designs and delivers premium furniture and fragrances for living, dining, bedroom and ambiance spaces. The company is growing and is building a sales team of people who enjoy selling and want structured training, with clear career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate new sales opportunities through customer engagement, referrals and enquiries.
  
• Respond promptly to enquiries and give accurate product and pricing information.
  
• Understand customer needs and recommend suitable products.
  
• Follow up on leads and quotations to convert them into sales.
  
• Guide customers through the purchase process, ensuring a positive experience.
  
• Build and maintain relationships with existing and prospective customers.
  
• Keep accurate records of leads, customer interactions, sales and follow-ups.
  
• Support the Store Manager in meeting sales targets.
  

How Success Is Measured

• Sales against target
  
• Lead-to-sale conversion rate
  
• Timeliness of follow-up
  
• Quality of customer records
  

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• BSc, HND or equivalent in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales or a related field.
  
• Experience in sales, business development, customer service or a related commercial role. Candidates with less experience but strong potential are welcome to apply, given the training provided.
  
• Experience in lead generation, follow-up and sales conversion is an advantage.
  

Skills & Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication.
  
• Customer-focused, with excellent interpersonal skills.
  
• Good negotiation and sales skills.
  
• Disciplined follow-up and relationship management.
  
• Commercial awareness and drive to achieve targets.
  
• Professional conduct and integrity.
  

Benefits

• Salary: ₦150,000 to ₦180,000 per month (gross), depending on experience.
  
• Paid annual leave of [15] working days after 12 months' continuous service.