Company: Wigmore Trading
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

About Wigmore Trading

Wigmore Trading is a fast-growing trading and distribution company based in Lagos, Nigeria. We supply a wide range of industrial raw materials, specialty chemicals, and commodities to manufacturers and businesses across Africa.

Our customers operate in industries including food processing, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, agriculture, manufacturing, and industrial production. As we expand our chemical distribution division, we are looking for a driven and commercially minded Chemical Sales Manager to develop new markets and grow key client relationships.

Role Overview

The Chemical Sales Manager will be responsible for driving revenue growth by developing and managing B2B relationships with manufacturers and industrial clients requiring chemical raw materials.

The role requires a combination of technical understanding of chemical products and strong commercial sales ability. The successful candidate will identify new business opportunities, manage customer accounts, and expand Wigmore Trading’s presence in the industrial chemicals market.

This is a high-impact commercial role suited to a professional with experience selling chemicals or industrial raw materials to manufacturers.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development

• Identify and develop new B2B clients requiring industrial and specialty chemicals.

• Build relationships with manufacturers in sectors such as food production, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, detergents, plastics, and agriculture.

• Generate leads and convert opportunities into long-term customer relationships.

Sales & Revenue Growth

• Promote and sell Wigmore Trading’s range of industrial chemicals and raw materials.

• Achieve and exceed sales targets and revenue goals.

• Prepare and present product proposals, quotations, and supply agreements.

Customer Relationship Management

• Manage a portfolio of key industrial accounts.

• Provide technical product information and guidance to customers.

• Ensure excellent customer service and long-term client retention.

Market Development

• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and pricing in the chemicals sector.

• Identify new product opportunities and emerging industry demand.

• Support expansion into new industrial segments.

Supplier & Product Coordination

• Work closely with suppliers and procurement teams to ensure consistent product availability and competitive pricing.

• Assist with product sourcing and portfolio development where necessary.

Requirements

Experience

• 5+ years of B2B sales experience, preferably in chemical distribution, industrial raw materials, or manufacturing inputs.

• Proven track record of developing new business and achieving sales targets.

• Experience selling to industries such as food processing, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, plastics, agriculture, or industrial manufacturing.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, Business, or a related field preferred.

Skills

• Strong commercial negotiation and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to understand and communicate technical chemical product specifications.

• Excellent presentation and sales communication skills.

• Self-motivated with strong business development ability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with chemical importers, distributors, or raw material suppliers.

• Existing network within manufacturing or industrial sectors in Nigeria.

• Knowledge of chemical supply chains and regulatory requirements.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to join a fast-growing trading company supplying industries across Africa.

• Strong potential for career growth and business development leadership.

• Competitive salary plus performance-based commission structure.

• Exposure to international chemical suppliers and industrial clients.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a short cover letter outlining relevant chemical sales experience.

📧 Send applications to: jobs@wigmoretrading.com
Subject line: “Chemical Sales Manager Application – Wigmore Trading”