Location: Oregun, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- The Sales Executive will drive sales of food and beverage flavour solutions by developing new business, managing customer relationships, achieving sales targets, and providing suitable flavour solutions based on customer requirements.
- The role will work closely with technical teams to support product trials, sampling, and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and develop new business opportunities within the food and beverage industry.
- Promote and sell the company’s flavour portfolio to existing and prospective customers.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with manufacturers, distributors, and key decision-makers.
- Conduct customer visits to understand requirements and recommend appropriate flavour solutions.
- Prepare quotations, negotiate commercial terms, and close sales.
- Coordinate products ampling, trials, and customer follow-upswith technical teams.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to identify growth opportunities.
- Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets.
- Maintain accurate customer records, sales reports, forecasts, and CRM updates.
- Follow up on payments and support the resolution of customer issues.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or a related field.
- 2–5 years’ sales experience, preferably in food ingredients, flavours, FMCG, or a related industry.
- B2B sales experience within the food and beverage sector is an advantage.
- Candidates from Quality Control or Production backgrounds seeking to transition into sales are encouraged to apply.
- Must be able to drive and willing to travel frequently for customer visits.
Key Competencies:
- Strong sales, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Excellent communication and relationship management.
- Understanding of food and beverage manufacturing processes.
- Customer-focused with strong business development and closing ability.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM tools.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Application Closing Date
24th September, 2026.
How to Appyly
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@protenintl.com using ''Sales Executive'' as the subject of the email
Note: Only qualified candidates would be contacted.
