About Us
We are an established international trading company with
20+ years of experience in the Nigerian market
, representing international manufacturers across various industries.
We are now expanding into the Nigerian cement industry as the representative of a leading
Chinese manufacturer of cement grinding aids
.
We are looking for an experienced, entrepreneurial
Business Development Manager
to take the lead in building this new business in Nigeria.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute the Nigerian market-entry and sales strategy.
Build relationships with major cement producers, including plant management, technical/process teams and procurement.
Identify new customers, opportunities and decision-makers within the cement industry.
Introduce our cement grinding-aid products and coordinate customer/plant trials with our Chinese technical team.
Convert successful trials into commercial contracts and recurring sales.
Develop pricing, commercial proposals and sales forecasts.
Monitor competitors, market pricing and customer requirements.
Build and manage a strong sales pipeline and key-account relationships.
Provide regular market intelligence and business reports to management.
Requirements
5+ years of B2B sales/business development experience
, preferably in cement, cement additives, industrial chemicals, construction chemicals or building materials.
Strong knowledge of the Nigerian industrial/cement market.
Existing relationships with Nigerian cement producers will be a
major advantage
.
Proven track record in
new-business development and key-account acquisition
.
Strong commercial, negotiation and communication skills.
Technical understanding of cement manufacturing/grinding is highly desirable.
Entrepreneurial, self-driven and results-oriented.
Willingness to travel extensively across Nigeria.
What We Offer
Opportunity to
build and lead a new business from the ground up
.
International exposure and direct interaction with an established Chinese manufacturer.
Support from our existing international trading and Nigerian business infrastructure.
Competitive salary plus
performance-based incentives linked to business results
.
If you have the network, commercial drive and ability to turn opportunities into customers, we would like to hear from you.