Sales Administrator

Are You Ready To Build The Future With Us?

Lafarge Africa PIc is a member of Huaxin Cement Co. Ltd.,  - founded in 1907 and incorporated in China. Huaxin is listed on the Shanghai and on the Hong Kong stock exchanges, and is among the 10 largest cement groups in the world. In addition to cement, Huaxin operates aggregates and ready-mixed concrete as well as waste management businesses, and has its own cement and waste pre-/co-processing equipment manufacturing with proprietary technology. Huaxin is recognized among the world's top manufacturing enterprises and most valuable brands. Lafarge Africa is a publicly quoted company on the Premium Board of the Nigerian Exchange Limited and serves Nigeria with a wide range of building and construction solutions.

Who are Lafarge People?

Lafarge people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues

About the job 

The role is responsible for acting as the main customer contact for Alternative Fuels & Raw Materials (AFR), supporting sales teams, and coordinating sales and marketing administrative activities to ensure high customer satisfaction. The position requires a strong understanding of the sales process, stakeholder management, and customer service best practices.

What you'll be doing

Provides support in AFR Sales & Marketing administration, e.g

• Master Data management (Customers, Vendors, Materials)
• Preparation of the offers and contracts for approval as a support for Sales Representatives
• Upload of the data related AFR Forecast into ERP
• Preparation of the documents related to material and logistic as a base for invoicing, tax payments, open accounts receivables & payables and any reports to authorities,
• Keep the evidence of weekly delivery plans in order to support the Geocycle Team
• Liaise with logistics department to ensure timely deliveries for customer’s satisfaction with Geocycle services.
• Reconciliation of the delivered freights with physical evidence (weighbridge ticket, order, confirmation) and ERP
• Support the Geocycle Commercial team to achieve and exceed period targets in accordance with all company procedures and code of business conduct
• Prepare commercial offer to Customers to be reviewed and discussed with the Geocycle Commercial Manager in consultation with the Geocycle Sales Representatives.
• Provide the monthly and sales reports for the Geocycle commercial activities in the country from QV tool in new regional solution

Job Dimensions 

• Direct Reports
  • None
• Key interfaces, stakeholders and relationships:
  • Internal:
    • Geocycle Commercial Manager (Sales & Marketing)
    • Geocycle Sales Manager
    • Geocycle Logistics Manager
    • Weighbridge Clerk
    • AFR Financial Business Analys
    • Public Affairs (Lobby & Advocacy team)
  • External:
    • Partner companies on Waste Management
    • Waste producers
    • Waste collection / disposal companies

What we are looking for 

• Bachelor's Degree in Art, Commercial or Science studies
• > 3 years of experience working in a ERP/SAP environment
• Good working knowledge of ERP/SAP is a compulsory requirement
• Cement and/or Waste Management Background will be a plus
• Proven work experience as a Sales administrator or Sales support agent
• Hands on experience with CRM software and MS Office (MS Excel in particular)
• Sales development proven experience, preferably in service
• Understanding of sales & marketing performance metrics
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills

Your Lafarge Experience:

At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.