Field Sales Representative (Plastic Manufacturing Company)

Sunplast is a leading plastic manufacturing company in Nigeria with almost 30 years experience in the plastic manufacturing industry. Sun Group entered into the Plastics industry through the acquisition of a plant in Sango Ota, Ogun State in 1991. A second plant was installed and commissioned in 2000 in Lagos. In 2015 both plants were merged under one roof in Ogun State. The plants, which operate under the names Bright Products Limited and Sunplast Industries Limited, are equipped with top-of-the-line injection molding machines from China, India and Taiwan. We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Field Sales Representative (Plastic Manufacturing Company) Locations: Isolo - Lagos, Ibadan - Oyo, Kano, and Asaba - Delta

Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

Identify and develop new business opportunities for the company’s plastic products. Conduct field visits to distributors, wholesalers, retailers, dealers and other potential customers. Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers. Promote the company’s plastic products and achieve assigned sales targets. Develop new customer accounts and expand market coverage within Lagos and Ibadan. Prepare quotations, negotiate sales terms and follow up on customer orders. Monitor market trends, competitor activities, pricing and customer preferences. Coordinate with the production, logistics and accounts teams to ensure timely order fulfilment. Follow up on outstanding payments and support effective credit control. Maintain accurate records of sales activities, customer visits, orders and collections. Prepare regular sales reports and provide market feedback to management. Identify opportunities to increase product distribution, market share and customer retention.

Requirements

HND or BSc in Marketing, Business Administration or a related discipline. 3–5 years’ experience in field sales, preferably within the plastic manufacturing industry. Experience selling plastic products such as household plastics, packaging materials, plastic containers or related products is an advantage. Proven ability to acquire new customers, manage distributors and achieve sales targets. Strong negotiation, communication and relationship management skills. Good understanding of market development, distribution channels and competitor analysis. Ability to work independently, travel within assigned territories and deliver results. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and sales reporting tools.