The Sales Representative will responsible for generating leads and providing appropriate solutions for customers to boost customer acquisition levels. Analyze market potential and track sales apart from working towards profitability goals. Work with the Sales Manager to make sales presentations, product lunches and brand activation activities, as well as negotiating contracts with potential clients.
Summary of Key Responsibilities:
Negotiating all contracts with prospective clients.
Helping determine pricing schedules for quotes, promotions, and negotiations.
Preparing weekly and monthly sales reports.
Giving sales presentations to a range of prospective clients.
Coordinating sales efforts with marketing programs.
Understanding and promoting company programs.
Obtaining deposits and balance of payment from clients.
Preparing and submitting sales contracts for orders.
Visiting clients and potential clients to evaluate needs or promote products and services.
Monitor competition by gathering information on pricing/products/trends in the market
Resolve customer complaints and provide solutions via team effort
Keep up to date with the best practices and trends in the industry
Work closely with the Sales Manager to coordinate sales efforts with marketing and company programs
Preparing and giving sales presentations to prospective clients
Take the lead in negotiating contracts with clients
Manage month-end closing processes
Build strong customer relationships to ensure they are satisfied and long-lasting customers
Receive feedback and work on it to resolve issues
Answering client questions about credit terms, products, prices, and availability.
Required Skills and attributes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Superb interpersonal skills
Sales driven
Ability to quickly build rapport with both customers and suppliers.
Sober minded
Attention to detail
Good negotiating Skills
Good networking skills
Good presentation skills
Primary Areas of Accountability:
Qualifications and Experience
Diploma in Sales and Marketing or Business Administration
Must have a minimum of 3+ years work experience in sales and marketing
Must have worked in the Lusaka in Sales for 1-2 years with a good network
Good understanding of the sales process and dynamics.
Must have sales experience in FMCGs or Food manufacturing sector
A commitment to excellent customer service.
Competency in Microsoft applications including word, excel, and outlook.
Able to work comfortably in a fast-paced environment.
Must be a member of ZIM
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