Software (SaaS) Sales/Marketing Associate

SchoolsFocus is the EdTech offshoot of GlobalFocus InfoTech Solutions Limited that builds and provides cutting-edge technology driven solutions to K-12 Schools, Higher Institutions and the Education Industry at large, starting from Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Software (SaaS) Sales/Marketing Associate
JOb Locations
: Enugu, Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt-Rivers
Job Type: Full time

Job Description


  • We, at SchoolsFocus EdTech Solutions, are looking for a high-performing Sales/Marketing Associate to join our EdTech team with the major objective of meeting our customer acquisition and revenue growth targets by keeping our company competitive, profitable and innovative.
  • You will be responsible for working either independently or in company of other team members to generate product sales/subscriptions, make sales visits and presentations to prospective clients, develop relationships with new clients, maintain advanced knowledge of the company’s products and services, and establish and meet sales goals.
  • Job Responsibilities

  • Develop and expand portfolio of customers/clients by networking and marketing.
  • Assess clients/customers’ needs and make recommendations.
  • Prepare sales visits and presentations to pitch products and services to clients.
  • Negotiate sales, discounts, and long-term contracts with clients.
  • Provide technical advice after sales.
  • Establish sales goals and implement a plan to meet those goals.
  • Track progress toward goals and documents sales performance.
  • Become up to date with and fluent in all products and services offered by the company through testing and demonstrations.
  • Answer questions, describe benefits, and discuss pros and cons of various competing products and services.
  • Gain familiarity with the IT industry, and stay updated on trends and innovative products.
  • Create marketing literature and web-based contents to promote products and time-sensitive sales.
  • Attend trade exhibitions and industry events to learn about cutting-edge technologies, products and sales.
  • Skills and Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Marketing, Economics or related fields.
  • Experience with Sales and Marketing.
  • Familiarity with Education Technology(Ed-Tech) and Knowledge of Relevant Ed-Tech Products and Sales.
  • Proficient in Written and Verbal Communication.
  • Interpersonal Communication, Negotiation and Critical Thinking ability.
  • Ability to Meet Goals.
  • High Energy Level, Motivation and Ambition.
  • Attention to Details.
  • Ability to work in a Team.

Application Instructions and Procedures

  • Firstly, get to understand our company, products and services thoroughly as available on our EdTech product website – https://schoolsfocus.net
  • Have your CV/Resume ready (1st document).
  • Have your Application Cover Letter ready (2nd document).
  • Draft a brief Sales/Marketing Plan for the company’s EdTech product (3rd document). [Strictly NO copy and paste from the internet. Show us how seriously we need you in our team.]
  • Zip the three (3) documents into a single Zip Archive.
  • Submit your application via the "Apply".
  • Upload your documents Zip Archive in the 'Resume' file field of the application form.