Azelis Nigeria, a global leader in specialty chemicals and food ingredients, is recruiting a Sales Manager – Pharma / Animal Nutrition to join its Lagos team. Operating in 63 countries with more than 3,800 employees, Azelis delivers innovative solutions across the Life Sciences and Industrial Chemicals sectors, serving over 59,000 customers worldwide.
If you have experience in pharmaceutical sales jobs in Nigeria, business development, or the specialty chemicals industry, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career with a globally recognized organization.
Job Details
- Job Title: Sales Manager – Pharma / Animal Nutrition
- Company: Azelis Nigeria
- Job Requisition ID: R7784
- Location: Tunde Gafar Close, Lagos
- Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
The Sales Manager – Pharma / Animal Nutrition will be responsible for managing customer relationships, expanding the client base, driving sales growth, and promoting Azelis’ product portfolio. The successful candidate will identify new business opportunities, negotiate commercial agreements, monitor market trends, and contribute to the company’s long-term growth strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Build, develop, and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers.
- Conduct regular client visits to understand business needs and deliver tailored solutions.
- Negotiate pricing and sales volumes to maximize business profitability.
- Identify and develop new customer accounts to support business growth.
- Collaborate with the Commercial Manager and Business Manager to establish annual sales targets.
- Gather and analyze market, competitor, and industry intelligence to support strategic planning.
- Represent Azelis at trade fairs, exhibitions, conferences, and industry networking events.
- Monitor customer payment terms and ensure timely collections to minimize business risks.
- Ensure financial considerations are incorporated into all commercial negotiations.
Requirements
Interested candidates should possess:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or a related discipline.
- A Master’s degree is an added advantage.
- Previous sales experience, preferably within the chemical raw materials industry.
- Strong understanding of pharmaceutical and animal nutrition products.
- Knowledge of industry regulations is desirable.
- SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment & Quality) knowledge is an added advantage.
Required Skills
The ideal candidate should have:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective negotiation and presentation skills.
- Fluency in English.
- Ability to perform well under pressure.
- Strong relationship management and networking skills.
- Experience engaging stakeholders at all organizational levels.
- Good understanding of specialty chemicals and product applications.
Why Join Azelis?
Working with Azelis offers you the opportunity to:
- Join a globally recognized leader in specialty chemicals and Life Sciences.
- Build your career in an international organization with operations in over 60 countries.
- Work with industry experts and innovative product portfolios.
- Expand your professional network through conferences and global partnerships.
- Contribute to business growth in the pharmaceutical and animal nutrition industries.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the company’s official recruitment portal before the application deadline.
Application Deadline: 14th August, 2026.
