About this role
Originally known as Premium e-Commerce Support Services Ltd, we've evolved into PeSS Group, a symbol of innovation and success in the e-commerce landscape. Our portfolio boasts three thriving businesses: Outdoors & Billboards Ltd (trading as Outdoors.ng), Xpark 360 Ltd (trading as Xpark360), and PDMA Technologies Ltd (trading as PDMA)
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Senior Sales Manager
Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Role
- PESS Group is seeking an experienced, results-driven Senior Sales Manager to lead its advertising sales operations, drive revenue growth, and expand its market presence.
- The ideal candidate will have a proven record of achieving sales targets, building strategic client relationships, managing sales teams, and winning new advertising business, ideally within the automotive sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve advertising revenue targets and drive business growth.
- Lead, manage, and motivate the sales team to achieve individual and departmental targets.
- Identify new business opportunities and strategic partnerships, and expand the company’s advertiser and client base.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with brands, advertising and media agencies, corporate clients, dealerships, fleet operators, and other key stakeholders.
- Sell the company’s advertising products and packages, and develop tailored campaign proposals and media pitches for clients.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and advertiser needs to identify growth opportunities.
- Oversee the entire sales process, from lead generation and client engagement to negotiation, closing, campaign handover, and post-campaign relationship management.
- Prepare sales forecasts, budgets, pipeline reports, and performance analyses for management.
- Negotiate advertising contracts, rates, and commercial terms in line with company policies.
- Collaborate with the marketing, creative, operations, and customer service teams to ensure campaigns are delivered well and clients are retained.
- Maintain accurate sales records and an effective client relationship management system.
- Provide regular sales performance updates and strategic recommendations to senior management.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Mass Communication, Sales, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant sales experience, preferably in advertising, media, or the automotive industry.
- Demonstrated experience in sales management, business development, and revenue generation.
- Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets.
- Strong leadership, team management, negotiation, and closing skills.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical, strategic planning, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with high-value clients and corporate customers.
- A target-driven mindset with the ability to thrive in a competitive business environment.
Salary
N600,000 – N700,000 monthly (negotiable based on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated capability)
Application Closing Date
16th November, 2026.