Sales/Marketing Officer

Palm Oil Production & Sales | LagosLocation: Ikeja, lagosRemuneration: 100,000 NGN gross monthly salary plus commissionsWe are hiring for a growing palm oil production and sales business looking for a creative, commercially-minded and energetic Sales/Marketing Officer to help them grow their customer base and increase sales.We are looking for someone who understands that good marketing should ultimately lead to good business.We need someone who can move comfortably between sales, social media, customer relationships and the everyday realities of a growing business.WHO WE ARE LOOKING FORWe are looking for a Creative Hustler—someone who is resourceful, socially confident and commercially driven.You should be someone who can spot an opportunity, start a conversation, turn attention into interest and turn interest into sales.You should be creative but strategic, energetic but disciplined, confident but approachable, and comfortable working in a less formal business environment. You don't need a large budget or elaborate systems to make things happen. You know how to work with what you have and still produce results.Most importantly, you enjoy selling.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESIdentify and pursue new customers, distributors, retailers, businesses and other potential buyers.Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers.Generate leads through direct outreach, referrals, networking, social media and other creative channels.Follow up consistently with prospects and convert leads into paying customers.Negotiate professionally and work towards achieving agreed sales targets.Develop creative social media content that showcases the products, production process, customers, brand story and everyday business activity.Manage the company's social media platforms and maintain a consistent, engaging online presence.Develop content ideas, shoot or coordinate simple photos and videos, and create campaigns that can generate awareness and sales.Monitor social media engagement and identify opportunities to turn online interest into actual customers.Research competitors, customer preferences and market trends to identify new sales opportunities.Help develop promotions, offers and other initiatives to increase sales.Maintain accurate records of leads, customers, sales activities and follow-ups.Provide regular updates on sales performance, customer feedback, marketing activities and opportunities for growth.Take initiative in identifying practical ways to improve the company's visibility, customer acquisition and revenue.WHAT WE REQUIREBachelor's degree or equivalent qualification.1–3 years' experience in sales, marketing, social media management or a related role.Proven ability to sell, build relationships and generate customer interest.Strong communication and negotiation skills.Good understanding of social media platforms and content creation.Creativity combined with strong commercial judgment.Comfortable working in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment.Experience in FMCG, agriculture, food production, distribution or informal-sector sales is an advantage.This role is suited to someone who wants to learn, build, sell and grow with a business—not someone looking only for a conventional corporate role.If you are creative, commercially hungry and know how to turn opportunities into sales, we would like to meet you.