About the Role
Qualis Business Support Services Ltd is a premier professional human resource service firm dedicated to building capacity and fostering professional excellence. We are currently recruiting a results-driven Sales Manager on behalf of our client to expand their footprint in the educational sector. In this role, you will take complete ownership of the sales pipeline, driving the adoption of Literacy Pro and engaging book fairs across private schools in Lagos.
Key Responsibilities- Build and maintain a robust target list of private schools in Lagos, with a strong focus on British-curriculum primary schools.
- Proactively prospect through cold calling, emails, WhatsApp messaging, and field visits to connect with key decision-makers such as Proprietors, Head Teachers, and Heads of Literacy.
- Schedule and deliver engaging Literacy Pro product demonstrations, manage 30-day free trials, and monitor usage to ensure high conversion rates.
- Promote and secure book fair bookings for school events, literacy weeks, and parents' evenings, leveraging these opportunities to introduce digital platform subscriptions.
- Guide schools through subscription tiers, assist with funding solutions, handle price and timing objections, and successfully close agreements leading to signed MOUs and payments.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date CRM records, manage operational handovers, and provide detailed weekly performance reports to leadership.
- Bachelor's degree in Humanities, Business Management, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 to 4 years of proven B2B sales experience, preferably within the education sector, EdTech, or subscription services.
- Demonstrated success in cold calling, navigating gatekeepers, and consistently meeting or exceeding monthly sales quotas.
- Exceptional presentation and communication skills, capable of delivering compelling academic demos to teachers and strong business cases to school owners.
- Existing professional network among private schools in Lagos is a distinct advantage.
- Must be highly organized, self-motivated, and willing to travel across Lagos for regular school visits.
- Competitive salary with attractive performance-based commission structures.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on literacy development and educational standards in Nigeria.
- Dynamic, supportive work environment with clear pathways for professional growth and career advancement.