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Sales Associate

Matta

Matta

Sales & Business Development
Lagos, Nigeria
Posted on Oct 10, 2025
Position Overview:
As the Sales Associate at Matta, you will be responsible for driving revenue growth through the sales of chemicals, raw materials, ingredients, and commodities across diverse industries such as Food & Beverage, Home & Personal Care, Pharmaceuticals, Industrial Chemicals, Paint and Construction.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Actively promote Matta’s range of chemicals, raw materials, and ingredients to prospective and existing customers.
  • Achieve and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets in alignment with departmental goals.
  • Develop a deep understanding of customer requirements and recommend appropriate chemical and raw material solutions.
  • Prepare and deliver compelling sales presentations, proposals, and quotations to clients.
  • Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms of sale in line with Matta's policies and profitability objectives.
  • Maintain and strengthen long-term relationships with existing clients to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Serve as the primary contact for customer inquiries, ensuring timely responses and resolution of issues.
  • Collaborate with internal departments (Vendor Management, Trade, Logistics, Finance) to ensure seamless order fulfillment and service delivery.
  • Regularly follow up with clients on orders, deliveries, and feedback to ensure a positive customer experience.
  • Provide insights and reports on sales performance, customer feedback, and market conditions.
  • Maintain accurate sales records and pipeline updates using CRM tools.
  • Work closely with the Vendor Management team to ensure product availability and supply consistency.


Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 2–4 years of relevant experience in B2B chemical sales or raw materials distribution.
  • Experience in any of the following sectors is a strong advantage: Food & Beverage, Home & Personal Care, Pharmaceuticals, Paint & Coatings, or Industrial Chemicals.
  • Proven track record of exceeding sales targets.
  • Strong sales and negotiation skills with proven ability to close deals.
  • Solid understanding of chemical applications and product use across various industries.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proactive, result-oriented, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM platforms.

Benefits

Matta is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained staff.
What we offer:
  • An attractive compensation package that is commensurate with the demonstrated level of required experience and skill and in line with industry standards.
  • Hybrid work structure.
  • HMO
  • Performance Bonus.
  • Full time, life access to learning

Interested? send your CV directly to [email protected]