The position is available in: Nigeria; Morocco; Ghana; Ivory Coast; Senegal; Angola; DRC; South Africa; Kenya; Tanzania; Uganda; Algeria; Cameroon; Egypt
You are invited to apply if youre a citizen of the above mentioned countries.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing sales within the assigned territory identifying new customers managing distributors and growing profitable B2B business with manufacturers and industrial end users. This is a field-based commercial role requiring a self-driven individual capable of opening new markets and representing the company professionally.
Key Responsibilities
Develop new customers and expand existing accounts.
Generate sales across industrial chemical market segments.
Manage distributors agents and key accounts.
Prepare quotations negotiate commercial terms and close business.
Develop annual territory and customer plans.
Monitor competitors pricing and market trends.
Coordinate with logistics customer service and technical teams.
Achieve agreed sales margin and collection targets.
Travel extensively within the assigned territory.
Preferred Industry Experience
Industrial Chemicals
Petrochemicals
Solvents
Lubricants & Base Oils
Paints & Coatings
Resins & Adhesives
PVC & Polymer Raw Materials
Oilfield Chemicals
Water Treatment Chemicals
Specialty Chemicals
Requirements
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering Chemistry Petrochemical Engineering Industrial Engineering Business Administration International Business Marketing or a related discipline.
An MBA in Sales Marketing or International Business will be an added advantage.
Professional training or certifications in International Sales Export Management Key Account Management or Business Development are preferred.
Strong technical understanding of industrial chemicals petrochemicals lubricants base oils solvents or related products is highly desirable.
Candidate Requirements
Minimum 5 years of B2B sales experience.
Existing customer relationships within the assigned country or region.
Experience selling to manufacturers distributors and industrial end users.
Strong negotiation and presentation skills.
Commercial understanding of industrial chemical applications.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Willingness to travel extensively.
Valid driving licence (where applicable).
English required; French and/or Arabic is an advantage depending on the region.
Business Equipment (Mandatory)
As this is a hybrid role candidates must have:
Personal laptop suitable for business use.
Own vehicle for customer visits and business travel.
Business mobile phone with reliable connectivity.
Stable high-speed internet connection and a professional home office setup.
Kindly consider your application unsuccessful should you not be contacted within 7 working days
Required Skills:
Qualifications Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering Chemistry Petrochemical Engineering Industrial Engineering Business Administration International Business Marketing or a related discipline. An MBA in Sales Marketing or International Business will be an added advantage. Professional training or certifications in International Sales Export Management Key Account Management or Business Development are preferred. Strong technical understanding of industrial chemicals petrochemicals lubricants base oils solvents or related products is highly desirable. Candidate Requirements Minimum 5 years of B2B sales experience. Existing customer relationships within the assigned country or region. Experience selling to manufacturers distributors and industrial end users. Strong negotiation and presentation skills. Commercial understanding of industrial chemical applications. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Willingness to travel extensively. Valid driving licence (where applicable). English required; French and/or Arabic is an advantage depending on the region. Business Equipment (Mandatory) As this is a hybrid role candidates must have: Personal laptop suitable for business use. Own vehicle for customer visits and business travel. Business mobile phone with reliable connectivity. Stable high-speed internet connection and a professional home office setup. Kindly consider your application unsuccessful should you not be contacted within 7 working days