Field Sales Executive x2 Nash Holdings LTD

A manufacturing company that deals in the production of consumables is looking to hire 2 field sales and marketing executives to join their growing team. This position is based in Lusaka.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Planning and organizing daily work schedule
• Present, promote and sell products to existing and prospective customers.
• Service existing accounts, obtaining orders, and establish new accounts.
• Carry out cost-benefit and needs analysis of existing/potential customers to meet their needs.
• Create, develop and maintain positive relationships with customers.
• Reach out to customer leads/ referrals
• Coming up with resolutions of customer problems and complaints to maximize satisfaction
• Assisting with sales administrative duties where necessary.
• Coordinate sales effort with team members and other departments.
• Analyse the market’s potential in order to grow the business.
• Track sales and generate status reports.
• Give management feedback by reporting on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products and services.
• Be up to date with best practices and promotional trends.
• Come up with initiatives and creative ways of improving sales.
• Follow up on merchandisers in supermarkets.
• Continuously improve through feedback.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills

• Full Grade 12 certificate
• At least a diploma in Sales and/or Marketing or any related field.
• A degree in Sales or Marketing will be added advantage.
• Proficient in the Microsoft office package.
• At least 2 years’ experience working in sales in FMCG or the food industry.
• Sound work ethic, consistent and excellent time keeper.
• Honest and trustworthy.