Sales and Marketing Officer Private

Sales and Marketing Officer

Location: Lusaka

The Sales and Marketing Officer will report to the Marketing Manager.   He /She will be responsible for carrying out the following duties:

• To provide accurate information on product features and benefits and being up to date with product information.
• Understand and share the  story behind the products  and its relevance to our community.
• Recommend and match customer needs by understanding and ascertaining customer needs and wants.
• Apply high class sales service leading to increased revenue through sales maximization.
• Assist customers (Stores) identify and purchase desirable  products.
• Assist with sales process and maintenance of stock avoiding product stock outs by highlighting indicators of peak product demand in the trade.
• Being a good team player and ensuring team cohesion at all times.
• Enhancing products’ availability and visibility through store managers’ engagement for orders.
• Competitor monitoring on price and product promotions in stores.
• Maximum utilization of the availed trade tools to meet the set targets.
• Monitor trade activities of competitor brands through accurate market Intel of products and relaying information to sales team for counter sales strategies.
• Optimize sales through applicable, cost effective means ensuring your individual monthly target is met.
• Avoiding out of stock situations by being up to date with chain stores stock levels and tracking our production.
• Adhering to profitable sales revenue generation standards.

Qualifications :

• Diploma in Sales and Marketing /Business Management or equivalent.
• Proficiency in computer usage, specially MS word and MS Excel.
• Must be organized and a creative thinker.
• Must have a valid driving license.
• Ability and desire to sell.
• Excellent communication and marketing skills.