Overview

competency requirement:

1. Academic & Professional Qualifications

– Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or mechanical engineering.

– Additional certification in Marketing or Lubes technology (NLGI, STLE or OEM Training) will be a plus.

– 3–5 years of hands-on experience in Lubricants, Petroleum products or FMCG Industrial Sales, (preferably with a leading Lubricants company or a multinational)

2. Relevant industry Experience

– Demonstrated proven experience in territory management with measurable volumes or margin achievements.

– Demonstrated experience in prospecting, converting, and managing distributors / B2b clients

– Familiarity with competitive lubricant brands and market dynamics in their region.

– Experience in conducting field activations and customer engagement programs.

 

3. Core Competencies

– Strong product knowledge

– Strong commercial acumen.

– Excellent negotiation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

– Street smart and able to generate and interpret market intelligence and competitor data.

– Able to work independently and manage multiple accounts within assigned territory.

 

4. Personal Attributes

– Result-oriented and self-driven.

– Strong relationship management and people’s skills

– strong business ownership mindset.

– Energetic and field-active,

– comfortable with long travel and field operations.

– High integrity and sense of accountability

– Resilient under pressure, with emotional maturity and adaptability.

– a strong team player

– Maintains a neat, confident and professional appearance that reflects the company’s image.

– Is flexible with both cooperate circle and field engagements.

5. Regional & Market Awareness

– Must reside in or have strong familiarity with the assigned region:

– Deep understanding of local market dynamics , language and cultural dynamics
• East candidate should preferably be a Female who can speak Ibo and English.
• Northern candidate should preferably be an English / Hausa-speaking male
• Western candidate should preferably be an English/ Yoruba speaking male.

– Knowledge of key local customers, distributors, and mechanic associations is a strong advantage.

Application Deadline: November 6, 2025