Project Sales & Marketing Executive (Paints & Coatings)

Location: surulere/LagosSalary: N250,000Employment Type: Full-timeRole OverviewOur client, a paints and coating company is seeking an energetic, results-driven Project Sales & Marketing Executive to join our growing commercial team. Reporting directly to the Sales Manager, you will focus on generating leads, pitching to key project stakeholders, and securing product supply orders across our decorative, protective, and marine paint divisions. Your primary focus will be identifying active construction, industrial, and maritime projects and converting them into long-term accounts for Septem Paints.Key Responsibilities* Lead Generation & Project Prospecting: Identify active residential, commercial, industrial, and marine projects through field visits, directory research, and networking.* Direct Client Pitching: Present Septem Paints’ product categories—decorative, high-performance protective, and marine coatings—to architects, contractors, painters, and site managers.* Product Specification Support: Work with prospective clients to recommend the right paint systems and application methods based on their specific project requirements.* Marketing & Promotional Support: Assist in executing localized marketing campaigns, product demonstrations, and distributor/contractor engagement programs.* Quotations & Order Processing: Prepare project price estimates, submit commercial quotations, follow up on pending proposals, and ensure smooth order fulfillment.* Client Relationship Management: Maintain regular contact with existing project clients to ensure satisfaction, secure re-orders, and address any technical or delivery inquiries promptly.Required Qualifications & Skills| Requirement Category | Essential Criteria || Experience | 2 – 3 years of hands-on sales experience, preferably in paints, hardware, construction materials, or technical sales. || Industry Exposure | Basic knowledge of paints, coatings, surface preparation, or general building finishes across Decorative, Protective, or Marine lines. || Sales Capability | Strong prospecting, negotiation, and cold-calling abilities with a track record of meeting monthly sales targets. || Interpersonal Skills | Clear communication skills with the confidence to engage site supervisors, contractors, and project owners directly on-site. || Education & Mobility | OND, HND, or Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Chemistry, or a related field. Willingness to travel locally for field site visits. |What We Offer* Competitive base salary with performance-driven sales commissions.* Field allowance for project site visits and client meetings.* Hands-on product training and clear career progression path into senior sales roles.