Account Executive

location_onLagos, Nigeriaschedule4 hours ago
sync_altWork style:Hybrid
historyMinimum experience:2+ years
schoolEducation:Diploma
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Job description

A. Business Development & Customer Acquisition

● Identify and pursue new business opportunities among SMEs, corporate organizations,

institutions, event organizers, agencies and other potential customers.

● Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective clients through referrals, networking, direct

outreach, social media and other relevant channels.

● Research target organizations, identify decision-makers and initiate professional sales

conversations.

● Promote the company’s printing, branding and corporate identity services to prospective

customers.

● Develop relationships with corporate and institutional clients to generate recurring and

project-based business.

B. Client Engagement & Needs Assessment

● Engage prospective and existing customers to understand their business objectives,

branding needs, project requirements, timelines and budgets.

● Recommend relevant printing, promotional and branding solutions based on customer

requirements.

● Explain service options, production considerations, pricing and delivery expectations

clearly.

● Maintain consistent communication throughout the customer’s buying journey.

● Respond promptly and professionally to enquiries, requests and customer concerns.

C. Sales Conversion & Account Management

● Convert qualified enquiries and prospects into confirmed orders and paying customers.

● Prepare and follow up on quotations, proposals and commercial offers in coordination

with relevant internal teams.

● Negotiate pricing and commercial terms within approved company guidelines.

● Maintain relationships with existing accounts, identify additional needs and encourage

repeat purchases.

● Monitor client satisfaction and address routine concerns, escalating production or

delivery issues where necessary.

● Develop opportunities for long-term accounts, repeat orders and referrals.

D. Sales Pipeline & Lead Follow-Up

● Maintain an accurate and up-to-date record of prospects, enquiries, quotations,

negotiations and confirmed orders.

● Follow up consistently with prospective customers to improve conversion rates and

prevent viable opportunities from being lost.

● Track each opportunity through the sales process, from initial contact to order

confirmation and post-sale follow-up.

● Prioritize prospects based on business potential, urgency, customer requirements and

likelihood of conversion.

● Maintain an organized customer database and document all relevant interactions.

E. Quotations, Orders & Internal Coordination

● Work with the relevant teams to obtain accurate pricing, specifications, production

timelines and delivery information.

● Ensure customer requirements are properly documented and communicated before an

order is confirmed.

● Coordinate with design, production, operations and finance teams to support smooth

order execution.

● Keep customers informed about order progress, approved changes and expected

delivery timelines.

● Confirm that customer expectations and commercial commitments are aligned with the

company’s approved capabilities and processes.

F. Market Research & Business Opportunities

● Monitor the market for organizations, events and businesses with potential printing,

promotional and branding requirements.

● Identify customer segments, seasonal opportunities and relevant industry developments.

● Monitor competitor offerings, market pricing and customer preferences.

● Share market intelligence and customer feedback with the Sales & Marketing Manager.

● Recommend practical approaches for reaching new customer segments and improving

sales opportunities.

G. Sales Reporting & Target Achievement

● Work toward agreed monthly and quarterly sales, customer acquisition and revenue

targets.

● Submit regular reports on prospecting activities, leads generated, meetings, quotations,

conversions and revenue.

● Track follow-up activities and identify obstacles affecting sales progress.

● Provide accurate information to support sales forecasting and management decisions.

● Take ownership of assigned accounts, sales opportunities and agreed performance

objectives.

H. Professional Representation & Accountability

● Represent Effloresce Nigeria Limited professionally in customer meetings, presentations,

networking activities and business engagements.

● Maintain confidentiality of customer information, pricing and company records.

● Follow approved sales processes, pricing policies and commercial procedures.

● Avoid making unauthorized commitments regarding pricing, specifications, production or

delivery.

● Demonstrate integrity, accountability and a customer-focused approach in all business

dealings.

Requirements

● Bachelor's degree or HND in Marketing, Business Administration, Sales, Mass

Communication or a related discipline.

● Proposed 2–5 years of relevant experience in account management, B2B sales,

business development, customer acquisition or a related commercial role.

● Experience prospecting for customers, managing sales pipelines, preparing quotations

and closing sales.

● Experience working with corporate clients, SMEs or institutional customers is an

advantage.

● Experience in printing, branding, advertising, promotional products, creative services or

related industries is an advantage.

● Demonstrated ability to build client relationships, understand customer needs and

identify opportunities for repeat business.

● Familiarity with CRM systems, Microsoft Office and digital communication tools.

● Ability to organize multiple client accounts, enquiries and deadlines effectively.

Benefits

250,000 salary, Hybrid Work system

Skills mentioned


Education, IT Services, Recruitment
Lagos, Nigeria

Scalein began with a distinct and powerful vision: to bridge the widening gap between exceptional African sales talent and the global businesses that need them. Founded in 2020 by Ore Omolaja in Lagos, Nigeria, the company emerged from the realization that while potential is abundant across the continent, the pathways to professional opportunity were often fragmented. Scalein set out to dismantle these barriers by building a specialized ecosystem dedicated to the scouting, training, and deployment of top-tier sales professionals. What started as a focused initiative has evolved into a comprehensive talent engine. Scalein does not merely recruit; it actively cultivates excellence through its rigorous training programs and sales academy, ensuring that every individual is equipped with the modern skills required to drive revenue and business growth. Today, the company stands as a vital partner for organizations looking to scale their operations efficiently, offering a seamless blend of recruitment and outsourcing services that empower businesses to thrive while creating sustainable career trajectories for Africa's most promising sales champions.

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