Job Description
A manufacturing company that deals in the production of consumables is looking to hire 2 field sales and marketing executives to join their growing team. This position is based in Lusaka.
Duties and Responsibilities
Planning and organizing daily work schedule
Present, promote and sell products to existing and prospective customers.
Service existing accounts, obtaining orders, and establish new accounts.
Carry out cost-benefit and needs analysis of existing/potential customers to meet their needs.
Create, develop and maintain positive relationships with customers.
Reach out to customer leads/ referrals
Coming up with resolutions of customer problems and complaints to maximize satisfaction
Assisting with sales administrative duties where necessary.
Coordinate sales effort with team members and other departments.
Analyse the market’s potential in order to grow the business.
Track sales and generate status reports.
Give management feedback by reporting on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products and services.
Be up to date with best practices and promotional trends.
Come up with initiatives and creative ways of improving sales.
Follow up on merchandisers in supermarkets.
Continuously improve through feedback.
Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills
Full Grade 12 certificate
At least a diploma in Sales and/or Marketing or any related field.
A degree in Sales or Marketing will be added advantage.
Proficient in the Microsoft office package.
At least 2 years’ experience working in sales in FMCG or the food industry.
Sound work ethic, consistent and excellent time keeper.
Honest and trustworthy.