Direct Sales Agent X 10

Description:

Job Purpose

The Direct Sales Agent will responsible for generating leads and providing appropriate solutions for customers to boost customer acquisition levels. Analyse market potential and track sales apart from working towards profitability goals. Work with the Sales Manager to make sales presentations and product demonstrations, 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 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
Planning and Coordinating Marketing Intelligence activities
Resolve customer complaints and provide solutions via team effort
Keep up to date with the best practices and trends in the industry
Coordinate sales efforts with marketing and company programs
Preparing and giving sales presentations to prospective clients
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

Good 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
Negotiating Skills
Good networking skills
Good presentation skills
Team Player
Primary Areas of Accountability:

Qualifications and Experience

Advanced Certificate or Diploma in Sales and Marketing or Business Administration
Must have a minimum of 2-3 years progressive experience in sales.
Must have proven sales and marketing experience for the Copperbelt region for more than 2 years
Understanding of the sales process and dynamics.
A commitment to excellent customer service.
Excellent knowledge on the use of a Smart Phone
Experience using computers for a variety of tasks.
Competency in Microsoft applications including word, excel, and outlook.
Must have a valid drivers license 
Must be a member of ZIM

QUALIFIED & EXPERIENCED FEMALES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION

If you meet the hiring requirements for the position, please email your CV in MS Word and Cover Letter clearly stating your salary expectations to: jobs@bemconsult.com & Cc bemconsult8@gmail.com   

Note that, all communications will be kept in the strictest of confidence. If you do not receive communication within 21 working days of the closing date of the advert, please consider your application unsuccessful. 

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