J&J Transport Zambia Limited is recruiting a suitably qualified individual to help drive sales growth and customer acquisition while maintaining high levels of customer service and operational efficiency with high levels of customer service.
Job Responsibilities
- Actively monitor sales performance against key metrics such as revenue targets, new client acquisition, and customer retention, reporting these to the Country Sales Representative.
- Assist in formulating and executing sales strategies aimed at achieving revenue growth targets, client acquisition goals, and customer retention.
- Proactively identify new business opportunities, conducting market research, and prospecting to build a pipeline of potential clients.
- Support the pricing strategy and negotiation of client and supplier contracts to ensure profitability.
- Develop and deliver tailored proposals, sales presentations, and service offerings to prospective and existing clients, ensuring alignment with their needs and company objectives.
- Conduct client visits and build strong, long-term relationships, with a focus on key account management and ensuring continued business.
- Identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling additional products or services to enhance overall sales.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and implement promotional strategies that align with sales objectives.
- Manage the resolution of client queries promptly and transparently, driving a customer-centric culture focused on satisfaction and loyalty.
- Provide administrative support to the Warehouse/Depot Manager, ensuring that operations align with sales strategies, including efficient inventory management and meeting client expectations.
- Engage with clients post-sales to ensure high levels of satisfaction.
- Utilize Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems and tools to manage sales data, ensuring accurate sales pipeline tracking and client interaction records.
- Regularly analyse sales data to identify trends, forecast performance, and provide actionable insights to support decision-making and strategy refinement.
Minimum Requirements
- Degree in marketing or any business-related course
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in sales, customer service, or warehousing within the transport and logistics sector
- Age (minimum): 27 years
- Thorough knowledge of the transport and logistics sector
- Detailed knowledge of transport corridors (Walvis Bay, Beira, Dar-es-Salaam and DRC)
- Time availability (whenever needed to cover emergencies, including travel)
- Driving License preferred with driving experience.
Interested candidates are to send a cover letter and their CVs with copies of qualifications to hrmng@jjzam.com by Thursday 31st October 2024.
NOTE: All applicants are thanked for their interest, and only after completed assessments will the shortlisted candidates be contacted further.