Senior Mechanical Sales Engineer / BDM

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Sales Engineer / BDM
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Seniority: Senior, industry-experienced
Employment Type: Full-time, permanent
Base Salary: 1.2M – 1.5M Monthly based on experience
Annual Sales Target: ₦1.25bn

Job Summary
Nigeria’s factories, high-rises and infrastructure projects run on pumps, ventilation and well-engineered mechanical systems, and the people who specify and sell them shape what gets built.

We are hiring a Senior Mechanical Sales Engineer to lead our mechanical business in Lagos and across Nigeria, with a focus on water pumps, booster pumps, fire pumps, ventilation and extractor fans, cable trays and related accessories.

This is a senior seat for a seasoned MEP professional with a track record you can prove. It carries a ₦1.25bn annual sales target, real commercial autonomy and a commission scheme that rewards those who outperform.

Key Responsibilities

Build and run a high-value pipeline across factories, industrial facilities, contractors, consultants and developers through regular field visits and early engagement on projects.
Win corporate bids, tenders and projects end to end: from specification review and technical selection to competitive quotation, negotiation and order confirmation.
Read and interpret specifications, drawings and installation requirements, and recommend the right product for each application.
Manage key accounts at senior level and build lasting relationships with consultants and decision-makers.
Prepare accurate technical and commercial quotations and negotiate pricing and terms while protecting margin.
Follow every order through availability, delivery, invoicing and payment, working with technical, tendering, procurement, warehouse, logistics, finance and aftersales teams.
Support installation, testing and commissioning, and coordinate resolution of defects, complaints and aftersales needs.
Track competitors, pricing and market trends, and report forecasts, pipeline and market feedback to management.
Deliver the assigned annual target of ₦1.25bn, with accurate CRM records.

Key Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
A senior profile with several years of hands-on experience in the MEP industry, covering mechanical, pumps, HVAC, electrical, solar/energy or industrial engineering solutions.
For the pump-focused position: a minimum of 1 years selling water pumps, booster pumps and fire pumps, particularly to factories and industrial clients.
For the general mechanical products position: proven senior sales experience in ventilation or extractor fans, cable trays and related accessories.
A proven, trackable record of winning corporate bids, tenders and projects, with clear evidence of deals closed, project values and revenue delivered against target.
Real industry knowledge you can demonstrate in conversation with a consultant or plant engineer, not just list on a CV.
Strong understanding of mechanical products, systems and installation requirements, and of the Nigerian industrial, commercial and construction markets.
Excellent negotiation, presentation, reporting and relationship-management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and sales or business-management systems.
Ability to work independently and travel regularly for customer, project and site visits.

Strongly preferred

ABB product knowledge or experience. This will set you apart.
Exposure to adjacent MEP lines such as HVAC, solar/energy and industrial engineering solutions.
A valid driver’s licence.

Benefits: Merit-based progression, continuous technical and commercial training, and a collaborative, supportive team.

****PLEASE NOTE****

Only candidates who back up their achievements with specifics will be prioritized.
All information will be treated with strictest confidentiality.