SALES & MARKETING ASSOCIATE

Virtual Flux Africa is a technology solutions company helping businesses improve operational efficiency, strengthen cybersecurity, automate business processes and achieve digital transformation.

Our solutions and services span:

• Business Applications & Automation: Zoho business applications, CRM, finance, customer service, workflow automation and systems integration.
• Cybersecurity Solutions: Sophos security products, including endpoint protection, firewall and network security solutions. Virtual Flux Africa is a Sophos Silver Partner.
• Cloud Telephony & Contact Centre Solutions: Hosted PBX, PortSIP, HoduCC, SIP trunking, IVR and communication integrations.
• Custom Software Development: Business applications, customer portals, workflow systems and tailored software solutions.
• Web Development & Digital Solutions: Corporate websites, web platforms and related digital services.
• IT Consulting & Digital Transformation: Technology advisory, process digitisation, solution implementation and ongoing technical support.

We are expanding our commercial team and seeking a proactive, creative and results-oriented Sales & Marketing Associate to help grow our customer base, strengthen our market presence and generate new business opportunities.

The Sales & Marketing Associate will be responsible for generating qualified leads, identifying business opportunities, engaging prospective customers and coordinating marketing activities that drive revenue growth.

You will promote Virtual Flux Africa's range of business technology and cybersecurity solutions to organizations across different industries.

The ideal candidate should be confident initiating conversations with business owners, IT managers, operations managers and other decision-makers, understanding their challenges and identifying relevant solutions.

You do not need to be a technical expert in every product. However, you must be willing to learn our offerings, communicate their business value and work closely with our technical team to move opportunities from initial engagement to closure.

• Identify and pursue new B2B sales opportunities across Virtual Flux Africa's technology solutions portfolio.
• Generate qualified leads through cold calling, LinkedIn prospecting, email outreach, referrals, networking and other channels.
• Promote Zoho business applications, Sophos cybersecurity solutions, cloud telephony, contact centre systems, custom software and web development services.
• Engage prospective customers to understand their operational, technology and security requirements.
• Build relationships with business owners, IT managers, operations managers and procurement decision-makers.
• Schedule discovery meetings, product demonstrations and technical consultations.
• Work with the technical team to prepare proposals, quotations and solution presentations.
• Follow up consistently on sales opportunities and work towards monthly revenue targets.
• Identify cross-selling and upselling opportunities within existing customer accounts.
• Maintain an accurate and updated sales pipeline using Zoho CRM.

• Plan and execute marketing activities that generate awareness, inquiries and qualified leads.
• Develop and manage a content calendar across LinkedIn and other relevant digital platforms.
• Create marketing content highlighting our solutions, industry insights, customer success stories and business value.
• Coordinate product-specific campaigns for Zoho, Sophos, cloud telephony and other solutions.
• Support email marketing, newsletters, webinars and promotional campaigns.
• Work with the team to develop sales brochures, product presentations and other marketing materials.
• Support website content updates and basic SEO initiatives.
• Research competitors, market trends and emerging business opportunities.
• Track marketing performance and recommend improvements based on results.

• Maintain accurate records of leads, opportunities and customer engagements in Zoho CRM.
• Track sales opportunities from prospecting through negotiation and closure.
• Prepare weekly sales and marketing performance reports.
• Monitor lead generation, conversion rates, campaign performance and sales targets.
• Ensure timely follow-up on assigned prospects and customer inquiries.

• Maintain relationships with prospective and existing customers.
• Identify opportunities for software license renewals, upgrades and additional services.
• Support customer engagement initiatives, referrals and partnership opportunities.
• Coordinate customer success stories and testimonials for marketing purposes.
• Collaborate with operations and technical teams to ensure smooth customer handovers.

• 1–3 years of experience in sales, business development, marketing or a related role.
• OND, HND or Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications or a related field.
• Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Interest in technology, business software, cybersecurity or IT services.
• Confidence in prospecting, cold calling and engaging business decision-makers.
• Good writing skills for business communication and marketing content.
• Basic understanding of digital marketing, lead generation and social media management.
• Familiarity with CRM tools such as Zoho CRM or similar platforms is an advantage.
• Basic proficiency with Canva, Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities and meet targets.
• Strong willingness to learn new technology products and solutions.

Added Advantage: Previous experience selling SaaS, cybersecurity products, IT infrastructure, cloud services or enterprise technology solutions.

We are particularly interested in someone who:

• Is proactive and comfortable reaching out to prospective customers.
• Can generate business opportunities rather than depend solely on inbound inquiries.
• Understands the importance of consistent follow-up in sales.
• Can coordinate marketing activities and ensure they are executed.
• Is organized, accountable and comfortable working with measurable targets.
• Can communicate technical solutions in simple business language.
• Is creative, resourceful and genuinely interested in business growth.
• Is willing to learn and grow within the technology industry.

• Monthly Salary: ₦150,000
• Performance-based sales commission and incentives.
• HMO and other applicable employee benefits.
• Data stipend.
• Access to relevant work tools.
• Training and exposure to global technology solutions, including Zoho, Sophos and cloud telephony platforms.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• A collaborative and growth-oriented working environment.