The Dangote Group is one of the most diversified business conglomerates in Africa with a hard-earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.
The Group’s activities encompass:
Cement – Manufacturing / Importing
Sugar – Manufacturing & Refining
Salt – Refining
Flour & Semolina – Milling
Pasta – Manufacturing
Noodles – Manufacturing
Poly Products – Manufacturing
Logistics – Port Management and Haulage
Real Estate
Dangote Foundation
Since inception, the Group has experienced phenomenal growth on account of quality of its goods and services, its focus on cost leadership and efficiency of its human capital. Today, Dangote Group is a multi-billion Naira company poised to reach new heights, in every endeavour competing with itself to better the past.
The Group’s core business focus is to provide local, value added products and services that meet the ‘basic needs’ of the populace. Through the construction and operation of large scale manufacturing facilities in Nigeria and across Africa, the Group is focused on building local manufacturing capacity to generate employment and provide goods for the people.JOB SUMMARY
The Commercial Sales Officer will play a key role in supporting business development, sales execution, and customer order management within the Commercial Division.
The Commercial Officer is responsible for identifying and capitalizing on business opportunities and maintaining strong relationships with clients and other stakeholders.
The role involves assisting the BDMs in deal structuring, issuing Proforma Invoices, and coordinating customer orders.
He will be responsible for preparing deal recaps, tracking sales performance, and collaborating with internal teams to optimize commercial sales operations.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES
Business Development & Sales Support:
Assist and provide operational support to the BDMs in structuring deals and engaging clients.
Prepare and issue PFIs to facilitate deal structuring and customer transactions.
Generate and submit Deal Recaps, ensuring that transaction details are accurately documented and aligned with contractual terms.
Identify new business opportunities and support efforts to expand DPRP’s market share within the coastal and domestic sales segments.
Customer Order Processing & Coordination:
Support BDMs to ensure the end-to-end customer order process, from receipt to fulfillment.
Proactively address potential bottlenecks to enhance customer satisfaction.
Ensure all documentation for vessel operations is processed efficiently to avoid operational delays.
Sales Collaboration & Customer Support:
Work with BDMs to ensure all customer related enquiries are addressed on a timely manner
Support the implementation of sales strategies to enhance revenue growth and customer retention.
Invoicing:
Ensure accuracy and timely issuance of invoices to clients.
Resolve all invoicing discrepancies and/or issues promptly
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in commercial sales, business development, or operations within the downstream oil and gas sector or other commercial related fields.
Prior experience in sales operations and sales support services.
Excellent communication skills and comfortable with the use of general Microsoft office tools.
