Position: Sales Executive
Reports to: the Sales Manager
Nature and Purpose:
Expected to work closely with the Managers and colleagues, and the
Sales Marketing Manager in championing marketing initiatives, and
achieving agreed key sales performance parameters.
Expected to develop sales plans that are effective and that result in
tangible positive results and noticeable market growth, as well as champion cross selling initiatives within the region.
The position requires an aggressive seller with upfront customer and
market knowledge and intelligence for the Rift Valley, Western and
Nyanza region.
Key Responsibilities
Visiting potential/existing customers to demonstrate all the services
and products offered by Our company. Communicate effectively to
customers, giving precise solutions and present quotations in a most
professional manner
Up sell, cross sell, identify and develop new business from existing customers to increase the service range within your region
Close sales and convince clients why services offered by the Company are superior and beneficial than what competition offers
Responsible for price increases notification/mediation to the clients
Undertake debt collection for the customers in your area and maintaining agreed credit terms in liaison with the credit office
Achievement of the desired and agreed sales growth target for the portfolio.
Improvement, enhancement and achievement of agreed client retention
rate. Building and maintaining strong professional client relationships
aimed at retaining existing clients.
Create a relevant and historic customer data base by maintain complete
records of all activities regarding customer visits, complaints etc
Monitoring the day to day commercial performance of each account within the portfolio.
Carry out analysis and provide detailed sales service information for
the client portfolio and make reports to the Sales Manager and Sales
Manager of the company as and when required
Daily liaison with other members of the service teams to provide
information and ensure that customers receive excellent customer service
Noting and advising on changes and trends in the marketplace and the
activities of competitors to ensure Our company services and products
remain highly visible and preferred by customers.
Qualifications / Knowledge and Experience
A Sales/Marketing degree, or a business related degree from a recognized
university with experience in sales, or diploma in sales or its
equivalent will be considered.
Must have a minimum 3 years practical experience in sales and marketing
Valid drivers licence – BCE
Detailed and technical understanding of Our company services products will be an added advantage
Health and Safety awareness and requirements.
Critical Competencies Personal Attributes
Attention to detail: shows strong concern for accuracy, detail and timeliness
Integrity and compliance: committed to high ethical standards and upholds policies
Flexibility: adapts comfortably to a wide variety of people and situations
Passion to service delivery.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Relationship building : works to build close relationships and teamwork with business managers in all departments
Presentation skills : communicates clearly and confidently by written and verbal means
Excellent customer service skills
Strong problem solving skills/solution driven
High level of computer proficiency.
Organisation and Leadership.
Planning : organises time efficiently with the ability to prioritize
Organisation: keeps clear records of
correspondences with customers and produces detailed action plans.
Maintains reports and gives feed back on time
Monitoring and control: closely monitors sales related KPIs and gives prompt feed back to staff management.
Application Process: Interested candidates are invited to strictly
email their cover letter and CV, clearly detailing their current
remuneration and expectations to recruitment@odumont.com before end of day 31 July 2013.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted