Local Sales Manager Western Africa with base in Nigeria (m/f/d)Apapa

Liebherr-Export AG, based in Nussbaumen, is one of the world's leading manufacturers of construction machinery and is responsible for the international distribution of construction machinery and household appliances for the entire Liebherr Group. The company serves export markets for various divisions of the group. As an employer, Liebherr offers a modern, flexible working environment that allows room for creative development and provides excellent training opportunities. Become part of the global Liebherr world and shape the future with us.

Your Tasks:

• Acquisition, support, and consulting (also technical) of existing as well as new customers and distribution partners in whole Western Africa from the base Lagos/Nigeria
• Conducting negotiations (including price and term conditions) and closing of sales and rental deals
• Further development and positioning of the existing sales and service structure through excellent relationship management and organization of marketing activities
• Coordination of sales activities, continuous updating of the forecast with distributors and sales partners
• Preparation of quotations and processing of tenders
• Ensuring highest degree of transparency to the head office by reporting of all relevant activities
• Evaluation, assessment and development of relevant markets and target customers
• Evaluation of market specific needs and active participation in aligning product portfolio, and distribution channel related topics
• Preparation of evaluations (export and sales statistics, competitive comparisons, analyses, market studies, etc.)
• Participation in international and local trade fairs and other events

Your Skills:

• Completed university degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering or similar with at least 5 years of professional experience
• Experience in the sale of B2B products
• Business fluent in English and French (w/s) as well as very good knowledge in all MS-Office applications. German and/or Portuguese knowledge of advantage
• Self-initiative, high sense of responsibility and negotiation skills
• Customer-oriented and independent thinking and acting
• Flexibility and willingness to travel frequently within Western Africa
• Open minded personality with convincing appearance and intercultural competencies

Have we sparked your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Gina Aeberhard.

Please note that applications via e-mail will not be considered.

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