Field Sales Officer at Soundhous (CED Africa) – Lagos

Soundhous, a CED Africa subsidiary, is recruiting a full-time Field Sales Officer in Lagos to develop sales opportunities for architectural technology and smart home automation solutions. The role involves field visits and engagement with homeowners, businesses, architects, contractors and developers.

Sales and business development

• Prospect for opportunities in residential and commercial markets, visit customers and project sites, and identify their requirements.
• Carry out on-site assessments and surveys to recommend appropriate smart home and architectural technology solutions.
• Prepare proposals, quotations, technical product recommendations and presentations for prospective customers.
• Manage the sales process from first enquiry and needs assessment through negotiation and closing.
• Build productive relationships with homeowners, businesses, architects, contractors, developers and project stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the CED Design Studio on specialist technical proposals and ensure recommendations meet quality standards.
• Manage an active pipeline, report on prospects and completed deals, and work towards sales and profitability targets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Building Technology or a related field.
• A master’s degree, or being in the process of obtaining one, in Sales, Marketing or a related field is also listed among the qualification criteria.
• At least five years’ experience in field sales, ideally in smart home automation, architectural technology, construction, electrical systems or a related area.
• Ability to interpret architectural drawings and floor plans and recommend technical solutions following site assessments.
• Good negotiation, presentation, communication and relationship-management skills.
• Evidence of meeting sales targets and closing opportunities, with the initiative to work independently in the field.