Sales Representative

Our client, a leading FMCG Manufacturer Company in East and Central Africa is looking for a Sales Representative. The successful candidate will be responsible for achieving maximum sales profitability, growth and account penetration within the assigned territory and market segment by effectively selling the company’s products and related services. He /she will also be required to personally contact and secure new business accounts/customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote / sell / secure orders from existing and prospective customers.
• Demonstrate products and services to existing / potential customers.
• Assist clients in selecting products best suited to their needs.
• Establish, develop and maintain business relationships with current and prospective customers.
• Make telephone calls and visits to existing and prospective customers.
• Research sources for developing prospective customers and information to determine their potential.
• Develop clear and effective written proposals / quotations for current and prospective customers.
• Expedite the resolution of customer problems and complaints.
• Coordinate sales effort with marketing, sales management, accounting, logistics and technical service.
• Analyze the market’s potential and determines the value of existing & prospective Customers value.
• Create and manage a customer value plan for existing customers.
• Identify advantages and compare organization’s products / services.
• Plan and organize personal sales strategy by maximizing Return on Time Investment for the segment.
• Write reports on customer needs, problems, interests and potential for new products and services.
• Knowledge of product applications, competitive activities, advertising and promotional trends.
• Participates in trade shows and conventions.

Qualification:

• Must have a Bachelors degree in Sales & Marketing or relevant.
• Must have at least 3 years experience in a manufacturing or service industry.
• Outstanding presentation skills.
• Must be result oriented with an aptitude for problem solving.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Very good negotiation skills.
• Must have FMCG experience.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Should be able to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Valid driving license.

Monthly gross salary: Ksh. 80,000 /= (Approx. 800 USD)

Deadline: 8th  September 2015

Applications:

To apply, please follow the link: http://bit.ly/1JgrKdb  

Summit Recruitment & Training, Blixen Court, Karen road, Karen.
We endeavour to make contact with all of our applicants but unfortunately high volumes of applications makes this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application has not been successfully on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be consider for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience. 

****Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements of the job****

Categories: FMCG, MANUFACTURING, SALES