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  • Sales Representative

    Sales Representative

    Job Description
    The position is responsible for achieving key sales objectives through the managing of multiple distributors and outlets as well as aggressively growing new accounts for growth and development of beverage products.
    Job Responsibilities

    Establish and develop new business and sell in new brands and packages including activities to support sales as promotions
    Achieve sales targets & objectives and make sales performance review according to the Business Plan
    Ensure brand knowledge; demonstrate and present brands to customers and consumers
    Manage the sales process from initial contact through to closure and collect due payments
    Check quantities of goods on display and in stock, during customer visit- on store merchandising
    Maintain accurate market intelligence data, customer detail database, sales visits and logs
    Forecast, list and communicate new opportunities updates, business trend updates and potential listings to the Territory Sales Manager.
    Ensure daily, monthly and quarterly reports are done and presented to the territory sales manager
    Attend without fail scheduled office meetings, training and periodic activations
    Provide accurate and justifiable sales forecast report at the start of every month to the Territory Manager
    Document all sales activities for each client and provide a periodic detailed report to the Territory Manager on
    Frequency and nature of contact, summary of discussions and evaluation of the relationship status
    Submit daily and weekly sales report to the Territory Sales Manager without fail

    Requirements

    Diploma in Sales & Marketing, or Equivalent. Experienced marketers will be given preference.
    At least 1 – 2 years’ experience
    Experience in working in FMCG is a MUST
    Experience in an alcoholic and non-alcoholic industry will be an added advantage
    Strong business development and marketing skills
    Have strong communication skills and negotiating skills
    Ability to work under minimum supervision
    Someone who can demonstrate high levels of integrity, honesty
    Ability to set realistic targets and meet them
    Ability to enhance teamwork

  • Territory Sales Executives

    Territory Sales Executives

    Sheer Logic is seeking to engage dynamic individuals for a Territory Sales Executive position for one of our clients, in the telecommunications industry.
    Basic Purpose:

    Maximises sales revenue by working through and with distributors, dealers and other partners. Works alongside distributors and staff to carry out all the activities required to achieve set targets.
    Monitors stock levels both at distributor level and in the trade; also identifies gaps in the distribution chain and brings them to management attention for action.
    Responsible for generating revenue by closing sales. Sells products and services directly to customers primarily via face-to-face contact.
    Develops strong relationships with these customers to ensure sensitivity to the customer’s needs, concerns and emerging requirements.

    Job Responsibilities
    Assures the achievement of agreed sales and revenue targets through distributors, dealers and other partners that resell the products and services:

    Implements assigned action plans aimed at achieving sales and revenue targets.
    Continually monitors own performance against plans and targets and takes remedial action where required
    Maintains sales records and prepares sales reports as required
    Closely monitors distributors/partners against anticipated sales revenue and ensures on-target performance is achieved
    Continuously promotes products and services with a view to increase subscriber numbers and achieve revenue targets

    Implement sales and distribution activities in the territory:

    Co-ordinates the distribution of products within territory to ensure continuous availability
    Manages the distribution of branding and promotion materials to enhance visibility and build consumer/dealer loyalty within the territory
    Mobilizes dealer staff to participate in the implementation of various projects
    Identifies requirements for trade promotions and recommends to the Regional Manager
    Implements and supports promotional activities in the territory
    Monitors competitor activity within the region and reports with recommendations for action

    Work with and support dealers/partners:

    Familiarizes him/herself with the dealer/partner targets for the territory
    Supports the dealer/partner in developing action plans geared towards the achievement of the agreed targets
    In instances of shortfalls, establishes causes and takes remedial actions including coaching of dealer staff and trade promotions, in consultation with the Regional Manager
    Works alongside dealer staff, as part of coaching and monitoring process
    Trains all dealers/partners on products and/or serves

    Support retailers in the business line assigned i.e. Data, Voice and Money:

    Recruits Sim selling outlets, Recharge selling Outlets, Data selling outlets, money agents etc as will be advised from time to time
    Provides airtime and other products to resellers in this outlets
    Provides follow-up with distributors, dealers and other partners to ensure satisfaction with products and/or services provided

    Provide Reports:

    Generates weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports on the sales trends in the territory
    Generates weekly reports on dealers performance
    Market intelligence reports on competitor activity

    Competencies:

    Business awareness
    Strong analytical skills and problem solving skills
    Excellent planning skills
    High personal standards and goal oriented
    Excellent interpersonal skills
    Excellent and effective communications skills, both orally and in writing

    Qualifications

    Minimum qualification is University Degree
    Able to work and deliver on short-term targets and objectives
    Go getter with a positive attitude
    IT literacy
    Able to operate in a performance driven organization
    Good communication and presentation skills