Sales Intern

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Elcecil Suppliers is seeking a vibrant, self-motivated, and target-driven Sales Intern to join our commercial team in Lusaka. This internship offers a dynamic hands-on learning environment designed to provide real-world experience in lead generation, client engagement, field presentations, and sales operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Lead Generation & Prospecting: Research local markets, identify potential business leads across Lusaka, and build a vibrant prospective client database.
• Client Outreach & Field Visits: Reach out to potential clients via phone, email, and direct field visits to introduce company products and commercial offerings.
• Sales Presentations & Proposals: Work with senior staff to prepare client quotations, product catalogs, and tailored sales proposals.
• Customer Relationship Management: Address initial customer inquiries, provide detailed product specifications, and maintain high standards of customer satisfaction.
• Sales Tracking & Reporting: Log daily client communications, follow-up schedules, and deal pipeline updates in internal tracking sheets.
• Administrative & Delivery Logistics: Support the team with contract drafting, sales receipt issuance, order coordination, and local errand runs as required.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Educational Background: Currently pursuing or recently completed a Diploma or Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Commerce, or any business-related course.
• Driver’s License: A clean, valid Driver’s License for client field visits and errand runs across Lusaka is an added advantage.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and spoken English with strong interpersonal and persuasion capabilities.
• Computer Proficiency: Competent in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic digital communication tools.
• Personal Attributes: Eager to learn, proactive, highly organized, and able to work independently as well as within a team.