Sales Executive

Cotonou - Benin

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Experience Required: 4-5years

Posted on: 14-08-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Sales Executive

Location: Cotonou

Industry: Construction Chemicals / Building Materials

Type: Full-time

Work Mode: Hybrid

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic bilingual (English & French) Sales Executive with a strong track record in B2B technical sales to spearhead our clients operations in the Benin Republic. This role offers the exciting opportunity to launch and expand our footprint in Cotonou s thriving construction sector. You will work independently in a fast-paced target-driven environment developing new markets building lasting client relationships and driving business growth for a leading provider of construction chemicals and building materials.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Sales: Identify pursue and convert prospects into long-term clients within the construction industry.

Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with contractors engineers developers and other key stakeholders.

Technical Presentations: Deliver product demonstrations and presentations to communicate value propositions effectively.

Negotiation & Deal Closure: Lead pricing discussions prepare proposals and close sales in line with company targets.

Market Intelligence: Conduct market research and competitor analysis to guide strategy.

Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction and timely delivery.

Reporting: Prepare and submit accurate sales forecasts performance reports and market updates.

Field Engagement: Regularly visit client sites and construction projects to understand needs and identify opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor s degree in Civil Engineering Chemistry or a related field.

Minimum of 4 5 years experience in technical sales (construction materials industry preferred).

Strong professional network in the Cotonou Benin Republic market.

Proven ability to launch and grow new markets.

Fluent in English and French.

Excellent communication negotiation and presentation skills.

Charismatic proactive and highly results-oriented.

Ability to work independently and adapt to a cross-cultural environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Opportunity to lead market expansion for a growing African brand.

Field autonomy with support from a collaborative growth-driven team.

Requirements Bachelor s degree in Civil Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field. Minimum of 4 5 years experience in technical sales (construction materials industry preferred). Strong professional network in the Cotonou, Benin Republic market. Proven ability to launch and grow new markets. Fluent in English and French. Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. Charismatic, proactive, and highly results-oriented. Ability to work independently and adapt to a cross-cultural environment.

Job Title: Sales Executive Location: CotonouIndustry: Construction Chemicals / Building MaterialsType: Full-timeWork Mode: HybridAbout the RoleWe are seeking a dynamic bilingual (English & French) Sales Executive with a strong track record in B2B technical sales to spearhead our clients operations i...