YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
Field Sales Representative – Process Technology
About the role
• Represent IKA externally and contribute to strengthening the brand image
• Act as the local contact for IKA Process customers and channel partners
• Maintain strong customer and partner relationships
• Visit existing and potential new customers and channel partners to present IKA Process solutions
• Identify and qualify sales leads and grow the opportunity pipeline across targeted industries
• Close sales deals and achieve revenue KPIs for the assigned territory
• Maintain an accurate, up-to-date customer database in the IKA CRM system
• Support local channel partners in promoting the IKA brand to expand market share and enhance customer satisfaction
• Implement local sales and marketing activities, including exhibitions, workshops, trials, and training
• Respond to customer inquiries and provide portfolio feedback in collaboration with other departments and local partners
• Prepare timely reports and attend scheduled management meetings
• Provide feedback on sales activities and plans, market trends, and competitor activities
• Diploma in Technical or any Science-related course
• At least 1-year proven experience in technical sales
• Basic understanding of IKA processing technology, products and applications
• Good knowledge of West African manufacturing industry
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• English language (spoken and written a must)
• Knowledge of French will be an added advantage
• Willingness and ability to travel within the assigned territory
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Aggressive, highly motivated and outgoing personality
• Reliable, respectful and professional demeanor, with high emphasis on integrity and accountability
• Quick learner with a strong desire for knowledge
• Identification with the IKA brand; experience with multinational company a plus
• Holder of valid driving license and own car desirable
• Personalized training and development opportunities
• The chance to work in a globally recognized company and contribute to strengthening the IKA brand
• A dynamic, agile, multicultural team and an innovative working environment