Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Selling products – Edible Oil , Crude Oil + Refined Oil , Soya Cake/Soya Meal/ Sunflower Cake/ Cotton Cake/Sunflower & Soya oil between the 3 locations in Kenya ( Nairobi, Thika, Nakuru )
Assist in Clearing Forwarding ( Imports and Exports of the products ).
Handle Logistics & Deliveries
Preparing weekly, monthly sales projections and inform H.O for future orders.
Deliver best quality products and ensure Customer satisfaction is a priority
Take references from existing customers and get more customers on board.
Prepare an annual sales and marketing strategy and budget.
Continuously monitor and report on achievements on a weekly, monthly and annual basis.
Prepare weekly sales and marketing reports for submission to the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director.
Revise strategies weekly based on marketing reports and sales performance and submit to the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director.
Ensure all customer inquiries and requests are appropriately responded to on time.
Oversee product research and development according to market trends and customer demand.
Oversee all advertising, publicity and brand management.
Lead on customer satisfaction surveys and report to management to inform on implications/future sales strategies.
Coordinate feasibility studies on proposed products.
Liaise with line departments with regards to performance on manufacturing, transportation of goods to customers, and invoicing.
Appraise the performance of the Marketing and Sales team members.
Review requests by line managers to recruit new employees and make appropriate recommendations to the Human Resource Department.
Any other duties assigned by the Chief Executive Officer / MD / Directors.
Requirements:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook)
Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
2-5 years experience working in a similar position.
Bachelors Degree in Sales and Marketing, Business development or a related field.
Reports to: MD / Head Sales
