Sales and Marketing Officer

POSITION: Sales and Marketing officer (Re-advertised)

REPORTS TO: Head of Sales, Marketing and Client Service

ROLE:

Responsible to the Head of Sales, Marketing and Client Service for loan processing, generating sales leads, marketing and raising brand awareness.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Helps to detail, design and implement marketing plans for each product or service being offered
• Act as the point persons for outside, inside and partner sales teams
• Answers questions from clients about product and service benefits
• Analyses trends, data, demographics, pricing strategies, and other information that can potentially improve marketing and sales performance
• Plan, organize and execute marketing and sales programs
• Tracks sales data and works to meet quotas or sales team goals
• Maintains excellent relationships with clients through superior customer service
• Track market and company sales performance
• Creates and presents regular performance reports for managers and executives
• Contributes information, ideas, and research to help develop marketing strategies
• Generate leads and drive sales
• Develop sales and marketing plans
• Develops sales strategies and approaches for various products and services, such as special promotions etc;
• Support all company initiatives, give actionable feedback, share best practices and serve as an advocate and information source for company

 

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS:

• High level of creativity
• Strong computer skills
• Self-starter and self-driver
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and take initiative.
• Team player with good communication skills.
• Sales and Marketing Knowledge
• Works productively with others
• Willing to travel nationwide for presentations
• Highly motivated, self-driven, and ambitious to drive sales and revenue for the company
• A strong team player who enjoys the art of sale
• Responsible, Self-directed individual who knows what needs to be done and operates with urgency
• Persuasive oral and written communication skills
• Strong existing relationships with companies a plus.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Business administration, Marketing from a recognised institution
• Prior marketing / sales experience or an understanding of the sales process is a strong advantage
• Experience in a microfinance organisation will also be an added advantage
• Valid driving license is an added advantage

Interested candidates meeting the above requirements and qualifications should apply in writing by sending their CV and academic credentials, stating the position applied for in the subject to email:  [email protected]

Closing Date: 31st August 2022