Sales Officer

About The Role
Degas is looking for a highly motivated and results-driven Sales Officer to join our growing team in Ghana. This role is focused on driving the sales of our maize and soya products within an assigned territory, with a strong emphasis on building lasting customer relationships and expanding market presence.
This is an opportunity for a hands-on sales professional who thrives in a dynamic, field-based environment and is motivated by performance and impact.
Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve and exceed targets within the assigned territory
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities while strengthening relationships with existing clients
• Manage the full sales cycle, from prospecting and lead generation to negotiation and closing
• Conduct market research to understand customer needs, pricing dynamics, and competitive landscape
• Provide regular updates on sales performance, pipeline, and market insights to the Sales Manager
• Collaborate with logistics and product teams to ensure smooth delivery and customer satisfaction
• Represent Degas professionally in all client interactions
• Contribute to the growth of market share for maize and soya products in the region
  

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in sales, ideally within agriculture, commodities, or a related sector
• Strong commercial mindset with solid understanding of sales processes and territory management
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Self-driven, proactive, and able to work independently
• Strong organizational and time management capabilities
• Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned territory
  

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation structure with fixed base salary and performance-based commission
• Opportunity to play a key role in expanding Degas’ presence in the agricultural market
• Dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment
• Exposure to a fast-growing business with strong impact on local markets

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