Local Sales Manager Western Africa with base in Nigeria (m/f/d)

Liebherr-Export AG, based in Nussbaumen, is one of the world's leading manufacturers of construction machinery and is responsible for the international distribution of construction machinery and household appliances for the entire Liebherr Group. The company serves export markets for various divisions of the group. As an employer, Liebherr offers a modern, flexible working environment that allows room for creative development and provides excellent training opportunities. Become part of the global Liebherr world and shape the future with us.Your Tasks:Acquisition, support, and consulting (also technical) of existing as well as new customers and distribution partners in whole Western Africa from the base Lagos/NigeriaConducting negotiations (including price and term conditions) and closing of sales and rental dealsFurther development and positioning of the existing sales and service structure through excellent relationship management and organization of marketing activitiesCoordination of sales activities, continuous updating of the forecast with distributors and sales partnersPreparation of quotations and processing of tendersEnsuring highest degree of transparency to the head office by reporting of all relevant activitiesEvaluation, assessment and development of relevant markets and target customersEvaluation of market specific needs and active participation in aligning product portfolio, and distribution channel related topicsPreparation of evaluations (export and sales statistics, competitive comparisons, analyses, market studies, etc.)Participation in international and local trade fairs and other eventsYour Skills:Completed university degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering or similar with at least 5 years of professional experienceExperience in the sale of B2B productsBusiness fluent in English and French (w/s) as well as very good knowledge in all MS-Office applications. German and/or Portuguese knowledge of advantageSelf-initiative, high sense of responsibility and negotiation skillsCustomer-oriented and independent thinking and actingFlexibility and willingness to travel frequently within Western AfricaOpen minded personality with convincing appearance and intercultural competenciesHave we sparked your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Gina Aeberhard.Please note that applications via e-mail will not be considered.One Passion. Many Opportunities.Das UnternehmenDie Liebherr-Export AG mit Sitz in Nussbaumen in der Schweiz ist verantwortlich für den weltweiten Vertrieb von Baumaschinen sowie Kühl- und Gefriergeräten der Firmengruppe Liebherr. Das Unternehmen bearbeitet die Exportmärkte für mehrere Produktsegmente der Firmengruppe.StandortLiebherr-Export AG14 Forcados Road101252 ApapaNigeria (NG)KontaktGina Aeberhardgina.aeberhard@liebherr.comragavi.thavendran@liebherr.com