Sales & Marketing Officer – Construction Supplies at CV People Africa

Our client, a manufacturer and supplier of light steel construction products and ceiling solutions is looking to employ a Sales and Marketing Officer with knowledge and experience in closing sales deals for medium to large construction projects.

JOB SPECIFICATION

REPORTING STRUCTURE

Reporting To: Sales Manager

Supervision Of: Sales Representatives

Interacts With: Clients, Customers, Suppliers

JOB DESCRIPTION

• To gain & understand of good technical knowledge of the products and competition / systems and procedures.
• Perform customer needs analyses and develop key account strategies. Work as a team to meet sales targets
• Develop a strong and long-term business relationship with key territory accounts by evaluating and understanding the customer’s business and correlating it with the market
• Build and maintain relationships with existing and prospective customers
• Function as customer advocate and primary sales contact by complete follow-up from initial contact, quotes, demonstrations, negotiation and closing of deals
• Prepare daily / weekly / monthly reports based on target
• Manage sales team to meet targets

CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION

• Experience: 3 years
• Education Level: Degree
• Qualifications: Sales and Marketing
• Software: MS Office
• Equipment: Construction Knowledge
• Knowledge Of: Good technical knowledge of construction equipment
• Skills To: Strong Communications and Negotiation
• Ability To: Ability to study Market Trends and increase Market Share
• Personality: Self motivated, Aggressive in Sales and Marketing activities

ORGANISATION

• Industry: Construction
• Culture: Strong focus on Customer Services
• Gender Profile: Mixed
• Age Profile: Between 20 and 30 years of age

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• Employment: Permanent
• Location: Lusaka, Zambia
• Nationals Only: Yes
• Fringe Benefits: Quarterly Bonus