Job title : Key Account Manager
Job Location : Lagos
Deadline : January 23, 2026
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ABOUT THE ROLE
The Account Manager will be responsible for bringing onboard high net worth sellers, merchants, and SME businesses on Doroki and driving activities to deliver on set targets. The main goal is to acquire new small and medium scale Merchants / Sellers / Businesses and manage relationships with existing ones.To be successful you will need to be comfortable spending significant time in the field with merchants and businesses and working with them to exceed set targets. You must be someone with a strong ability to influence and work collaboratively across teams.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Achieve commercial targets - the account manager has the ownership of achieving the overall commercial targets set for the territory of coverage. The targets include but are not limited to active merchant recruitment, merchant retention and revenue.Proactively acquire new FMCG merchants and deepen existing relationships, by building a healthy pipeline of prospects using approved sales CRM tools.Develop a solid and trusting relationship between major key businesses and the companyRegular virtual meetings with small and medium scale businesses or sales visits to demonstrate and present Doroki product offerings.Develop in-store visibility plans for Doroki in collaboration with SME merchants' management; and follow up to achieve timely & effective implementation.Resolving key client issues and complaintsStrategic planning to improve client resultsNegotiating contracts with the client and establishing a timeline of performanceExpand relationships and bringing in new clientsManage merchants' expectations, adhere to company policies, procedures & controls, and ensure compliance with rules & regulationsAnalyze & monitor merchant operations and channel trends to be able to make recommendations on business and service enhancementsWork with support teams to ensure that SME businesses get adequate support and proper communication to drive satisfaction and usageConduct regular spot checks on merchant activities and share feedback with the teamIdentify emerging markets and market shifts while being fully aware of new products and competition statusAnalyze data using available tools / dashboardUnderstand, utilise, and support the service architecture created for the support of Key Doroki merchantsGive timely updates or gather market intelligence on Doroki service efficiency and effectiveness and channel issues and concerns to the appropriate unitPilot new services initiatives for key Doroki merchants and provide feedback for enhancementsIdentifies service enhancements / service improvements, document them and discuss them with the line managerConduct periodic surveys on merchants for service improvementUse trends to engage proactively, and support key merchant business by introducing new ways to optimize channels.Generates and reports daily / weekly key merchant Performance to the line managerWork with the marketing team and line manager, to ensure proper branding support is delivered to key merchants on timeKEY COMPETENCIES
Strong leadershipStrong interpersonal / communication skillsTakes initiative and ownershipCompany and Customer expertiseSkilled negotiatorValue based sellingStrong ability to motivate, influence and advice peopleStrong planning and organizational skillsAttention to detailAbility to multi-task and manage competing prioritiesGood judgement and decision-making abilityExcellent communication skills verbal, non-verbal and writtenStrategic thinking skillsProblem solving skillsKNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
Problem solving skillsBachelor's degree from an accredited university or collegePrevious experience working in the FMCG or Service industryMust be able to work in a high-velocity, high performance environmentMust be able to develop and communicate competitive landscape analysisProficient in the use of sales CRM toolsAt least 5 years' relevant experience in B2B salesStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsProvide outstanding customer service