Commercial Assistant Abuja

📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW Catalyst Path Consulting - 2 Openings is actively recruiting for a Commercial Assistant position in Abuja. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business / Development sector looking to advance their careers in Nigeria's dynamic job market.

🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE We are seeking talented individuals with the following profile: • Experience Level: 1 - 3 years • Educational Background: OND, HND, Bachelor or equivalent • Industry Focus: Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business / Development • Location Preference: in Abuja

💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS IN NIGERIA Sales and marketing roles like Commercial Assistant are key revenue drivers in Nigeria's expanding market. This position offers direct impact on business growth and market expansion.

📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTS This role in Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business / Development offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations in Nigeria.

📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCE When applying for this Commercial Assistant position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 1 - 3 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with OND, HND, Bachelor • Specific achievements in the Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business / Development field • Any certifications or specialized training • Proficiency in relevant software and tools

🌍 NIGERIA JOB MARKET CONTEXT The Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business / Development sector in Nigeria continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. With Nigeria's growing economy and increasing foreign investment, this position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

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Catalyst Path Consulting is  recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions below:  Job Title: Commercial Assistant

Locations: Abuja (FCT) and Suleja, Niger

Employment Type: Full-time

Department: Commercial / Sales

Reports To: Commercial Manager / Business Development Manager Job Summary

We are seeking a proactive, organized, and commercially minded Commercial Assistant to provide administrative and operational support to the Commercial team. The successful candidate will assist with sales coordination, customer relationship management, order processing, documentation, reporting, market research, and other commercial activities. The role requires strong attention to detail, good communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with customers and internal departments.

Provide day-to-day administrative and operational support to the Commercial team. Assist in processing customer orders, quotations, invoices, delivery documentation, and other commercial records. Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer and sales records. Follow up on customer orders and coordinate with Operations, Warehouse, Logistics, Finance, and other relevant departments. Assist with monitoring sales activities, targets, orders, deliveries, and outstanding customer requests. Prepare periodic sales and commercial reports for management. Support the Commercial Manager in tracking customer accounts, sales performance, and business opportunities. Respond to customer inquiries and ensure requests are directed to the appropriate team for resolution. Maintain professional communication with customers, distributors, suppliers, and other business partners. Assist in preparing quotations, proposals, presentations, and other commercial documents. Support market research and gather information on customers, competitors, pricing, and market trends. Maintain an organized filing system for contracts, customer documents, correspondence, and commercial records. Assist with reconciliation of sales and delivery information and escalate discrepancies where necessary. Track customer complaints, feedback, and resolutions. Support customer visits, meetings, sales activities, and other commercial initiatives. Ensure commercial documentation is accurate, complete, and properly authorized. Assist in monitoring outstanding payments and liaise with the Finance team where required. Identify opportunities to improve commercial processes and customer service. Perform any other duties assigned by the Commercial Manager or management.

Requirements & Qualifications

OND, HND, or Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Accounting, Finance, Sales, Supply Chain, or a related discipline. 1–3 years of relevant experience in commercial support, sales administration, customer service, business development, or a similar role. Experience in an FMCG, manufacturing, logistics, distribution, or industrial environment is an advantage. Good understanding of sales and commercial processes. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word. Good numerical, analytical, and reporting skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and time-management abilities. Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Strong customer-service orientation and professional interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Relevant professional or technical certifications will be an added advantage.

Commercial awareness Sales and administrative support Customer relationship management Data analysis and reporting Attention to detail Communication and negotiation Organization and time management Problem-solving Teamwork and collaboration Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Professionalism and integrity

30th September, 2026. How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and relevant technical qualifications/certifications to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using “Commercial Assistant” as the subject of the email.