Nigerian Foundries Limited (NFL) Sales Engineer Job Vacancy

Nigerian
Foundries Limited (NFL) is the leading ferrous foundry group in sub-sahara
(excluding South Africa) with a total installed capacity of 8,500 metric tons
per year. It has two plants, one in Ilupeju Lagos State and one at Sango-Otta,
Ogun State. NFL started as a small grey iron foundry at Ilupeju in 1969 by the
Barberopoulos brothers making municipal castings and water pipeline fittings.

We
are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job
Title: Sales
Engineer
Location: Lagos

Overall
Job Summary

The
Sales Engineer is responsible for scouting for new jobs and ensuring that
all enquiries received by the commercial team are promptly attended to.
This
requires daily visit to follow up on customer till order is secured,
visiting the customer site to make recommendations of our municipal
castings or to take sketches where required, negotiating prices with the
customer and constantly liaising with the Commercial Manager and Business
Development Manager for proper guidance to approach each situation while
keeping Innovation/Branding Manager in the loop.

Job
Description

Reports
to the CM on all manners with relation to his job.
Goes
out on daily basis to scout for new jobs from the quarries and municipal
casting customers.
Participates
in the Monday meeting by giving a report on the sales of Quarry
Consumables and Quarry wear parts
Updates
his knowledge on all products he sells by attending all in-house trainings
and reading up through the internet.
Acquaints
himself/herself at all times with information on his customer’s
outstanding job status by checking the software program.
Maintains
a good team work relationship with the Innovation/Branding Manager,
Business Development Manager and PTM with respect to enhancing customer
sales and satisfaction.
Follows
up by visits, emails and phone calls, of any quotation assigned to him by
the Commercial Manager to ensure that order is secured or a good reason is
obtained for declining.
Takes
basic sketches at customer sites (detailed dimensions are taken by the
PTM).
Follows
up outstanding payment from credit customers while on the field.
Collects
and document any customer complaints and passes same to Commercial Manager
for immediate attention.
Collects
accurate data on products and customers and updates same as may be
directed by the Commercial Manager.

Working
Condition

Extensive
traveling countrywide. Site visits, work long hours including weekends.

Education

B.Sc/HND
in either Chemical, Metallurgical, Civil Engineering Mechanical
Engineering

Work
Experience:

2
years of Technical products.
Experience
in foundry industry will be an added advantage

Measurable
Objectives:

Increase
in Turnover especially consumables and Quarry Wear Parts.
Planned
vs. Actual client visits.
No.
of quotes issued vs orders received.
No
of new clients brought in.

Work
Related Knowledge, Skills & Ability:

Ability
to take basic dimensions at site Very good understanding of the Foundry
Process
Microsoft
office suit
Must
have a customer centric philosophy.
Good
negotiation skill
Ability
to work with minimum or no supervision.
Ability
to make and read technical drawings
Excellent
Communication skill (Written and Oral)
Ability
to use Auto Card
Intermediate
level usage of all

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV’s to: recruitment@nigerianfoundries.com stating
“Sales Engineer” as subject of email.

Note: Any candidate who
does not follow this instruction will be automatically disqualified.

Application
Deadline 13th
October, 2017.