Job Description & Competencies
Reporting Line
Reporting to the Country Sales & Marketing Manager, the job incumbent shall be responsible for promoting sales activities of ICL Zambia and ensuring that sales objectives are achieved.
Role Purpose
The Sales Executive is responsible for identifying and developing sales opportunities that contribute to the growth of the organization. The role requires establishing, developing, and maintaining positive business relationships with clients in order to sustain long-term business growth.
Key Competencies (Core)
· Influencing & Negotiating
· Strategic Thinking
· Innovative Thinking
· Problem Solving
· People Leadership
· Communication & Interpersonal Skills
· Resource Management
Key Competencies (Technical)
· Account Management
· Knowledge of CRM Systems & Reporting
· Negotiation
· Contract Agreement Preparation
· Marketing
· Product / Service Demonstration
· After-Sales Service
· Sales Visits
· Training
· Customer Complaint Handling and Queries
Reporting & Analysis
· Report Preparation
· Data Analysis
· Business Communications
Relationship & Communication Management
· Relationship Building
· Effective Communication Channels
· Disclosure
· Transparency
Qualifications, Skills, and Knowledge
The job holder should ideally possess:
· Degree or Diploma in Sales and Marketing or related field.
· Valid Driver’s license
· Excellent knowledge of technology sales and emerging technology trends
· Excellent communication and analytical skills
· Good computer literacy
· Excellent written and spoken English
Experience
The ideal job holder should have:
· A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar position
Personal Attributes
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills
· Excellent negotiation skills
· High degree of accountability and responsibility
· Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to perform statistical analysis
· Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
Work Hours
· 8 hours per day