At Careers Verified, we go beyond narrowly defined client’s issues, we create opportunities for our clients, candidates, colleagues, collaborators, and the community. Through a network of diversified but highly complementary line of business, we help organizations find critical talent, access cutting-edge advice and get the innovative support they require to grow in a challenging market. We partner with businesses and organizations of varying size and structure across diverse sectors, such as Oil and Gas, Engineering, Finance, Telecom, FMCG, Legal, Technology, Healthcare, Travel and Aviation etc. to enhance business performance and to optimize for growth to achieve exceptional results. What sets us apart is the depth of our capabilities, creative problem solving approach and proven track record in our practice area combined with in-depth knowledge of the realities of the industries we serve.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Experienced Direct Sales Specialist

Locations: Abuja (FCT), Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Enugu, Imo, Kano, Kogi, Kwara, Lagos, Ogun, Osun, Oyo, Plateau and Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking experienced, highly motivated, and target-driven Direct Sales Specialists to drive customer acquisition and revenue growth.
• The successful candidates will be responsible for identifying prospective customers, promoting and selling the organization’s products and services, building strong customer relationships, and consistently achieving assigned sales targets.
• The ideal candidate must have proven experience in direct sales, field sales, customer acquisition, or business development and be comfortable working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities
Sales and Business Development:

• Identify, prospect, and acquire new customers through direct and field sales activities.
• Promote and sell the organization’s products and services to prospective and existing customers.
• Develop and implement effective strategies for achieving assigned sales targets.
• Generate leads through cold calling, referrals, networking, roadshows, and other approved sales channels.
• Conduct product presentations and explain product features, benefits, and value propositions to customers.
• Follow up on prospects and convert qualified leads into active customers.
• Identify opportunities for cross-selling and up-selling products and services.
• Consistently meet or exceed daily, weekly, and monthly sales targets.

Customer Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with customers.
• Understand customer needs and recommend suitable products and services.
• Provide excellent customer service throughout the sales and onboarding process.
• Follow up with customers to ensure satisfaction and encourage retention.
• Resolve basic customer complaints and escalate complex issues to the appropriate department.

Market Intelligence and Reporting:

• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback.
• Provide useful market intelligence to support sales strategy and business growth.
• Maintain accurate records of leads, prospects, customer interactions, and sales activities.
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly sales performance reports.
• Keep the line manager updated on sales activities, challenges, and opportunities.

Compliance and Documentation:

• Ensure all customer documentation and onboarding requirements are complete and accurate.
• Comply with organizational policies, sales procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain the confidentiality and security of customer information.
• Ensure all sales activities are conducted professionally and ethically.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree, HND, or in any discipline.
• 1–3 years of proven experience in direct sales, field sales, customer acquisition, or business development.
• Experience in banking, financial services, telecommunications, FMCG, insurance, or a similar target-driven industry is an added advantage.
• Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets.
• Experience in customer onboarding and relationship management is desirable.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Strong sales, negotiation, and persuasion skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer acquisition and relationship management abilities.
• Ability to generate and convert leads.
• Good presentation and networking skills.

Salary
N120,000 – N150,000 / month.

Application Closing Date
31st December, 2026.